Head of Schools Capital Projects

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Head of Schools Capital Projects to join Liverpool City Council on an initial 3 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Key Duties Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams delivering schools expansion and condition programmes Oversee the delivery of complex PFI and BSF contracts, including contract performance and expiry management Take responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of major education projects, from planning through to completion Manage programme budgets, financial reporting, risk, and project performance Act as the intelligent client across projects, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery standards are met Work closely with senior stakeholders including DfE, education leaders, and internal directors Ensure all projects meet sustainability and Net Zero objectives Lead on procurement, appointment, and management of external consultants and contractors Ensure robust project planning, including milestones, risk registers, and delivery programmes Carry out site visits and provide strategic oversight across multiple workstreams Requirements: Degree in a Built Environment discipline (e.g. Architecture, Surveying, Engineering) Professional qualification such as RICS, CIOB, RIBA, or equivalent Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g. APM, RICS, CIOB) Extensive experience managing large-scale capital projects, ideally within education or public sector ..... full job details .....