Capital Project Manager

Summary: The Capital Delivery Project Manager will oversee a variety of construction and maintenance projects for Brentwood Borough and Rochford District Councils. This role requires strong project management skills and experience in capital works, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to specifications. The position involves close collaboration with contractors and internal stakeholders, emphasizing hands-on delivery from feasibility to handover. The role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days on-site each week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on feasibility studies and business case development for capital projects
• Commission, procure and manage construction and maintenance works
• Act as day-to-day liaison between contractors and council teams
• Ensure works are delivered in line with project outcomes and H&S standards
• Monitor and report on budgets (projects totalling £5m-£10m combined)
• Oversee both major and minor capital programmes from concept to completion

Key Skills:

• UK Resident
• Minimum 3 years' experience delivering capital projects within the public sector
• Strong knowledge of construction delivery, procurement, and contractor management
• Technical background with the ability to write specifications and project briefs
• Experience managing budgets, conducting feasibility studies, and reporting progress
• Confident conducting site visits and engaging with delivery partners
• Relevant project management qualifications or training highly desirable

Salary (Rate): £400

City: Brentwood

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other