Head of Capital Projects

Interim Head of Capital Projects

3‑month contract – immediate start
£800 per day
Inside IR35
North West Local Authority
Hybrid working – 3 days per week on site

CVs are being reviewed immediately, and interviews will be taking place week commencing 10th March 2026.

You will step into a high‑impact leadership role as Interim Head of Capital Projects, taking strategic and operational ownership of a diverse, high‑value capital programme spanning schools, heritage buildings, leisure facilities, corporate assets and operational depots. This is an opportunity to lead from the front – rapidly stabilising delivery, embedding strong governance and driving complex projects forward at pace.

If you thrive in fast‑moving public‑sector environments and have the credibility to influence senior stakeholders while ensuring on‑the‑ground delivery, this is a role to move quickly on.

Your Role as Interim Head of Capital Projects:

• Leading and developing a team of Programme Managers, Senior Project Managers and Project Managers
• Providing strong client‑side leadership across a varied capital portfolio (£0.5m–£40m+)
• Acting as the Intelligent Client, overseeing external consultants, contract administration and technical delivery
• Embedding robust governance, performance management and reporting frameworks
• Driving forward capital schemes across education, heritage, leisure and corporate estates
• Ensuring compliance with CDM, Building Regulations, procurement frameworks, and Health & Safety
• Managing multi‑million‑pound programme budgets with accurate forecasting and cost control
• Partnering closely with Finance, Legal, Planning, Regeneration and senior leadership teams

Your Experience as Interim Head of Capital Projects:

• Professional qualification: RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE or APM
• Strong experience leading capital delivery within a Local Authority or large public‑sector organisation
• Proven track record overseeing multidisciplinary technical teams and external consultancies
• Strong understanding of RIBA stages, JCT/NEC contracts, procurement routes and risk management
• Experience delivering a range of projects including schools, heritage assets, leisure and civic buildings
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior officers and elected members
• Demonstrable experience delivering complex programmes at pace and resolving delivery challenges

You must have significant public‑sector capital delivery experience and a recognised professional qualification to be considered.

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who may be suitable, please contact George on 0117 3137110 / g.batson@baltimoreconsultingltd.com or apply today.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please do get in touch.)

Our clients are committed to building an inclusive workforce and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Recruiting decisions are based solely on experience and capability. Any reasonable adjustments required during the application or interview process will be fully supported.

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