Interim Head of Capital Delivery

Job title: Head of Corporate Capital Projects Reports to: Director of Regeneration and Development Responsible for: Senior Development Managers Purpose Lead delivery of a multimillion-pound pipeline of capital projects, from investment planning and design through procurement, construction, completion and handover. Accountable for quality, cost control, programme performance and a well-governed portfolio aligned with organisational priorities. Key responsibilities Deliver complex, high-value capital schemes that provide social and community infrastructure, and connect the programme to wider strategic development. Lead a multidisciplinary team of internal staff and external specialists, setting direction, managing performance and building capability. Work with service areas and asset management to shape strategies, identify investment opportunities, and commission feasibility studies, surveys and costings. Own schemes from inception to completion: business cases, project initiation, procurement, commercial negotiation, contract documentation and close-out. Put in place controls so contractual and financial obligations are met, scope change is managed, and risks around procurement, cost, delay, compensation events, notices and payments are identified and mitigated. Maintain programme governance, monitoring and reporting, including clear communication on plans, progress and timetable to senior leaders and delivery partners. Work with client teams and external partners, ..... full job details .....