Assistant Director of Capital Projects

Our renowned client is currently looking to recruit an Assistant Director of Capital Projects on an initial 6 month contract. 
  
Assistant Director of Capital Projects
London - Hybrid 
£800 - £1000 per day inside IR35

We are seeking an Assistant Director of Capital Projects to lead the delivery of a significant portfolio of capital developments across a large and complex estate in London.

This is a key leadership role within the Capital Projects Programme, responsible for overseeing major new build, refurbishment and infrastructure projects from business case through to construction and completion.

You will lead a team of project managers and work closely with senior stakeholders, consultants and contractors to deliver high-quality projects that support world-class teaching, research and student experience.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading delivery of a major capital projects portfolio
• Managing and developing a high-performing project team
• Overseeing procurement and management of consultants and contractors
• Ensuring projects meet time, cost, quality, safety and sustainability targets
• Developing business cases and strategic project opportunities
• Managing complex stakeholder relationships across the organisation and with external partners

About you

• Significant experience leading major capital construction projects or programmes
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Strong expertise in procurement, contract management and cost control
• Degree in a construction, engineering or built environment discipline
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, CIOB, ICE)

This is an opportunity to play a leading role in delivering major transformative projects within one of the UK’s most dynamic estate environments.

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