Head of Schools Capital Projects

Liverpool City Council has an ambitious and varied capital programme and seeks an experienced interim Head to manage the teams for a range of complex education projects and contracts including schools expansion schemes (mainstream and SEND) PFI and BSF. The post holder will be responsible for leadership in modernisation of the schools estate and implementation of sustainability measures to support New Zero objectives, and management the Strategic Lead for PFI overseeing contract expiry and BSF teams. The role covers a programme of c. 80m. This is an opportunity for a highly experienced seasoned interim who can hit the ground running to support the Director, and help deliver projects at pace that make a positive contribution to the city, its environment and residents.Main Areas of Responsibility: Head of Schools Capital ProjectsManaging internal teams of built environment Project Managers, PFI and BSF Teams, Programme Managers and external multidisciplinary consultancy teams to deliver schools expansions and the schools condition programmeLeading the development of education programmes and projects working with Sponsors and Users and DfEWorking with stakeholders at senior level including Director of Education, DfE, Headteachers, DioceseEnsuring operational effectiveness and compliance with terms of PFI contracts and effective management of contract completion.Ensuring sustainability objectives are addressed in projectsPreparing and managing project budgets, financial ..... full job details .....