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Capital Project Manager (Programme delivery)
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An established organisation with a significant capital investment programme is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of major projects across their estate. Working within a client-side environment, you will oversee a portfolio of strategically important projects and play a key role in shaping the future development of the organisation's estate and infrastructure.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager looking to move into a broader programme delivery position with increased strategic responsibility.
Your new role
You will lead the delivery of high-value capital projects from inception through to completion and provide leadership across wider programme activities.
Projects may include:
- New-build developments
- Major refurbishment projects
- Campus developments
- M&E estate improvement projects
- Sustainability and decarbonisation initiatives
- Strategic capital investment programmes
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Key responsibilities include:
- Developing project strategies and delivery plans.
- Managing project teams and external consultants.
- Leading procurement and tender processes.
- Managing programme budgets and reporting.
- Overseeing governance and risk management activities.
- Presenting to senior leadership teams and project boards.
- Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed objectives.
- Driving continuous improvement in project delivery processes.
What you'll need to succeed
- Degree-qualified in Construction, Surveying, Engineering or Project Management.
- Proven experience delivering major capital projects.
- Strong client-side project management experience.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of construction procurement routes and contract administration.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
- Strong commercial, financial and governance experience.
- Chartered status or working towards chartership through APM, CIOB, RICS or equivalent is desirable but not essential.
- Experience within Higher Education, Local Government, Healthcare, or other complex commercial estates environments would be highly desirable.
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Desired Skills and Experience
- Client side project management, Degree-qualified in Construction, Surveying, Engineering or Project Management.
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