Job Description

Job Title: Interim Capital Projects Programme Manager

Location: South, Hybrid (Mostly Remote)

Contract Type: 6-months+ Pending permanent recruitment

Salary: Inside IR35 - Negotiable DOE

Spencer Clarke Group are seeking a skilled Capital Projects Programme Manager to oversee Housing and General Fund programmes of work. Working closely with the Service Manager, you will play a pivotal role in planning, managing, and delivering a diverse programme of capital construction projects across the Council's portfolio. Your leadership will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with agreed milestones and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and oversee the delivery of construction projects across corporate operational, service, and investment properties.

Ensure projects adhere to agreed project management principles and reporting standards.

Manage and support a team of Senior Project Managers and Project Managers to ensure effective programme delivery.

Act as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and involvement throughout the project lifecycle.

Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Effectively allocate and manage programme and project resources, including people, budgets, and materials.

Ensure resources are aligned to meet programme priorities and objectives.

Monitor project activities, ensuring targets for time, cost, and quality are met.

Provide regular updates on budget performance and delivery milestones.

Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience managing capital projects, ideally in a local authority or public sector setting.

Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams of Project Managers.

Excellent knowledge of construction project management, including planning, execution, and reporting.

Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

Professional qualification in project or construction management (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, RICS).

Experience managing programmes in Housing and/or General Fund sectors.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and contact Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on (phone number removed)