At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex capital projects from start to finish, ensuring quality and safety.
- Company: Dynamic London Local Authority focused on sustainable growth and community improvement.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, flexible working, and exposure to senior leadership.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on local communities through high-profile projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in public sector capital works and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
You will be joining a dynamic London Local Authority with an ambitious capital investment programme focused on delivering complex, high-value projects that enhance infrastructure, housing, and public realm assets. The organisation is committed to sustainable growth, regeneration, and delivering tangible improvements for local communities.
As a Capital Delivery Project Manager specialising in Complex Works, you will take ownership of the end-to-end delivery of large-scale, technically challenging capital projects. These may include major refurbishments, new-build developments, infrastructure schemes, or multi-disciplinary programmes requiring robust stakeholder coordination. You will play a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the full lifecycle delivery of complex capital projects from feasibility through to completion
- Leading procurement processes in line with public sector regulations (e.g., PCR compliance)
- Coordinating multidisciplinary teams including consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders
- Developing and managing project plans, budgets, and risk registers
- Ensuring strong governance, reporting, and adherence to local authority frameworks
- Engaging effectively with senior stakeholders, including elected members and external partners
- Overseeing contract management and ensuring delivery against agreed KPIs
- Driving health & safety compliance and best practices across all project activity
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Proven experience delivering complex capital works within a local authority or public sector environment
- Strong technical understanding of construction, infrastructure, or asset delivery projects
- Experience managing high-value budgets and working with NEC/JCT forms of contract
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to manage risk and resolve issues in complex, fast-paced environments
- Knowledge of UK procurement regulations and governance processes
- Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., APM, PRINCE2, RICS, CIOB) are highly desirable.
What you’ll get in return:
- Opportunity to lead and deliver high-profile, complex schemes with real community impact
- Competitive day rate and flexible working arrangements
- Exposure to senior leadership and strategic capital programmes
- A collaborative and supportive working environment
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Capital Delivery Project Manager - Complex Works in London employer: Hays
Join a forward-thinking London Local Authority that prioritises sustainable growth and community enhancement through its ambitious capital investment programme. As a Capital Delivery Project Manager, you will thrive in a collaborative environment that values your expertise in delivering complex projects, while enjoying competitive pay, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team dedicated to making a tangible impact.
