Capital Programme Delivery Manager

Capital Programme Delivery Manager
6-month interim contract to start December 2025
London £600-£650 per day Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Hybrid working – 2 days on site

Reporting into the Head of Property Services, you will lead a team of 6 and oversee the strategic planning, procurement, and delivery of multi-million-pound capital works programmes. You’ll be responsible for embedding performance governance, managing contractors and consultants, and driving continuous improvement across the asset management and capital delivery functions.
You will have a proven track record in managing large-scale housing capital contracts, delivering value for money, and working collaboratively with residents and stakeholders. You’ll be operating at a senior level within a local authority, housing association, or private sector and bring strong commercial acumen and leadership capability.

Your Role as Capital Programme Delivery Manager:

• Ensure effective delivery of investment projects into tenanted homes, including leaseholder considerations
• Oversee compliance with Building Safety Regulator (BSR) requirements, including the Gateway Process
• Lead the strategic delivery of the Capital Works Programme, ensuring quality, compliance, and resident satisfaction
• Deputise for the Head of Property Services and support global budget management
• Evaluate contractor and consultant performance, ensuring regulatory targets and value for money
• Embed External / Capital Works Standard across neighbourhood and capital schemes
• Develop partnerships across council departments, public sector bodies, and community organisations
• Represent the organisation at local and national forums, promoting innovation and excellence
• Provide timely reports to senior management and the Board

Your previous experience as Capital Programme Delivery Manager:

• Demonstrable experience of delivering investment projects into tenanted properties and managing leaseholder engagement
• Knowledge and practical experience of BSR compliance and Gateway Process requirement
• Minimum 5 years in a comparable senior role, ideally within housing or local government
• Proven leadership of multi-million-pound capital contracts and delivery teams
• Strong understanding of construction contractual arrangements and partnering models
• Commercial and strategic mindset with ability to appraise cost, risk, and outcomes
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, performance management, and continuous improvement

 If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please do contact Melanie Machin on 0117 313 7110. 

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact) Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process)

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