# Interim Construction Project Manager – Capital Projects
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Pay Rate: £67.00 per hour PAYE Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (7.4 hours per day) Working Pattern: Hybrid – 12 office days every 4 weeks, with site visits as required Contract: Interim
## The Opportunity
LYNX Employment Services are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Interim Construction Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of property capital projects in Wakefield.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically experienced construction professional to take ownership of projects valued between £300,000 and £1 million , supporting the development and improvement of essential residential accommodation.
The immediate programme is expected to focus on children's homes and independent living accommodation , with several schemes progressing through technical design, procurement and construction stages.
We are particularly interested in candidates with a Building Surveying or Quantity Surveying background , combined with substantial client-side project management experience.
## The Role
Acting as the Client Project Manager, you will oversee construction projects from their current stages through procurement, contract award, site delivery and completion.
You will work closely with architects, quantity surveyors, consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and within agreed budgets.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing multiple construction and refurbishment projects, typically valued between £300k and £1m.
Acting as the client's representative throughout project delivery.
Overseeing project scopes, specifications, tender pricing and contractor negotiations.
Managing projects under JCT contracts , ensuring contractual obligations are understood and maintained.
Coordinating architects, consultants, contractors and other professional teams.
Reviewing construction costs, valuations, financial commitments and project expenditure.
Securing necessary approvals in accordance with local authority financial governance.
Monitoring construction progress, quality, pro...
Interim Construction Project Manager in Wakefield employer: Lynx Employment Services
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