Interim Head of Capital Delivery

Job title: Head of Corporate Capital Projects
Reports to: Director of Regeneration and Development
Responsible for: Senior Development Managers

Purpose
Lead delivery of a multimillion-pound pipeline of capital projects, from investment planning and design through procurement, construction, completion and handover. Accountable for quality, cost control, programme performance and a well-governed portfolio aligned with organisational priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver complex, high-value capital schemes that provide social and community infrastructure, and connect the programme to wider strategic development.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of internal staff and external specialists, setting direction, managing performance and building capability.
• Work with service areas and asset management to shape strategies, identify investment opportunities, and commission feasibility studies, surveys and costings.
• Own schemes from inception to completion: business cases, project initiation, procurement, commercial negotiation, contract documentation and close-out.
• Put in place controls so contractual and financial obligations are met, scope change is managed, and risks around procurement, cost, delay, compensation events, notices and payments are identified and mitigated.
• Maintain programme governance, monitoring and reporting, including clear communication on plans, progress and timetable to senior leaders and delivery partners.
• Work with client teams and external partners, including government and regional funders, to maximise external funding.
• Own service and capital budgets, applying cost control, value for money and compliance with financial rules. Manage workforce cost and resourcing.
• Produce an annual service plan, manage performance, and lead reviews that improve efficiency and competitiveness.
• Deputise for the Director as required. Promote health, safety and welfare, equality and a one-organisation approach.

Person specification

Essential, assessed by application and interview unless noted:

• Strong knowledge of policy, legislation and practice for major capital projects, including design that supports sustainable places.
• Proven record of development and regeneration delivery, including funding routes, procurement, legal and financial frameworks, and governance.
• Substantial experience leading technical, multidisciplinary teams and managing capital delivery at a senior level in a complex urban setting.
• Ability to lead commercial negotiations on large projects through to contract close.
• Track record of leading change, including cultural change, with measurable improvement, and of managing staff through a performance framework.
• Clear written reporting for varied audiences, and experience advising senior decision-makers.
• Experience of internal and external partnerships, and of managing specialist suppliers.
• Sound project, financial and budget management. Competent with Microsoft Office and property or asset management systems.
• Works across boundaries, communicates clearly, seeks feedback, challenges constructively, takes initiative and treats customers and colleagues inclusively.