Interim Head of Capital Projects

Interim Head of Operational and Commercial Capital Projects
Location: North West England, Hybrid
Rate: Up to -800 per day
Working Pattern: Hybrid, 2 to 3 days per week on site

Spencer Clarke Group''s local authority client is seeking an experienced interim to lead a high-performing capital delivery function across a varied programme of works. Projects include schools, heritage buildings, leisure centres and depots, ranging from -0.5m to -40m+.

This is an ideal assignment for a seasoned capital projects lead who can quickly provide visible leadership, strengthen governance, and support delivery at pace while maintaining quality, compliance, and stakeholder confidence.

Responsibilities

• Leading internal programme and project management teams and managing multi-disciplinary consultants
• Acting as the Intelligent Client on major projects
• Owning programme governance, delivery strategy, reporting, and risk management
• Managing budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting, driving value for money
• Leading business case development with sponsors and users
• Procuring and managing consultancy appointments and service contracts
• Ensuring sustainability objectives are embedded across the programme
  

About you

• Proven leadership across large, complex capital programmes (public sector essential)
  
• Strong stakeholder management at senior level, including politically sensitive environments
• Strong working knowledge of procurement, contract management (JCT / NEC), and delivery assurance
• Confident owning programme financials, reporting, and governance
• Built environment qualification preferred (RIBA / RICS / CIOB / similar) plus project management qualification

How to Apply
Send your CV or get in touch with Joe O''Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on (phone number removed) or

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