Capital Projects Manager

Capital Projects Manager

Location: London

Rate: TBC

Contract: 6-months

Spencer Clarke Group are supporting a local authority to appoint a Capital Projects Manager within their Estates and Facilities team.

This role will lead the delivery of capital works and planned maintenance across the council's school estate. You will manage projects end to end, from defining scope and producing specifications through to procurement, contractor management and handover. The post will also provide technical property and construction advice, investigate defects and support compliance across sites, with regular liaison with headteachers and governors.

Responsibilities include

Managing a programme of minor and major capital works across schools, keeping delivery on track to time, cost and quality
Defining project scope and leading projects through design input, procurement, delivery and handover
Preparing and coordinating project documentation including specifications, programmes and tender packs
Monitoring budgets, approvals and financial reporting for your assigned projects
Managing contractors on site, tracking progress, quality and health and safety compliance
Investigating building defects, assessing condition issues and advising on repair and maintenance strategies
Supporting planned maintenance forward planning and smooth handover into business-as-usual maintenance

About you

Building Surveyor (qualified or working towards) or equivalent relevant experience in a similar role
Strong experience delivering capital projects and planned maintenance programmes across an estates portfolio
Ideally exposure to local authority environments, schools or education estates
Confident managing contractors, procurement processes and stakeholder expectations
Good working knowledge of health and safety and relevant construction/compliance requirements (including CDM)
Comfortable with regular site visits, inspections and working across multiple locations
Enhanced DBS in place, or willingness to obtain one due to working in schools

How to apply

Send your CV or get in touch with Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on (phone number removed) or
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed