Job Description
Estate Capital Works Lead - £43,000-£47,000/year DOE
Your new companyYou’ll be joining a public sector organisation within the Estates and Facilities service, responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of capital works projects across a multi-site operational estate.The team supports a range of specialised buildings including operational facilities, offices and infrastructure assets, ensuring projects are delivered in line with organisational strategy, compliance and performance standards. This is a highly collaborative environment focused on modernising estate assets, improving functionality and supporting frontline service delivery.
Your new roleYou will lead the delivery of high-value capital works projects, managing schemes from initial concept through to completion. Projects will include new build and refurbishment works, with values ranging from smaller schemes to multi-million pound programmes.You will act as the client-side lead, managing consultants, contractors and stakeholders to deliver projects safely, efficiently and in line with programme, cost and quality expectations.Key responsibilities include:
* Leading the end-to-end delivery of capital works projects across the estate
* Developing project briefs aligned to estate strategy and business needs
* Managing consultants and contractors in line with procurement and contractual frameworks
* Delivering projects to agreed cost, programme and quality targets
* Acting within CDM regulations and overseeing compliance across all projects
* Managing NEC/JCT contracts and overseeing commercial delivery
* Reporting on project progress, risks and costs to senior stakeholders
* Coordinating project teams and leading stakeholder engagement
* Supporting business case development and project planning
* Contributing to the long-term estate strategy and capital investment planning
What you'll need to succeed
* Degree in construction, estates, engineering or equivalent experience
* Strong experience delivering capital works / construction projects
* Knowledge of procurement, contract management (NEC/JCT) and project delivery
* Experience managing consultants, contractors and multi-disciplinary teams
* Understanding of CDM, building regulations and health & safety compliance
* Experience managing budgets, programmes and commercial risk
* Strong stakeholder management and reporting skills
* Professional membership (e.g. RICS, CIOB) or Prince2 desirable
What you'll get in return
* Salary circa £43,000 - £47,000
* Hybrid and flexible working
* Local government pension and strong benefits package
* Opportunity to deliver major capital schemes
* Career progression within a growing estates function
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4796689