Interim Head of Operational and Commercial Capital Projects
Posted 5 days ago by Carrington West
£800 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Liverpool
Summary: The Interim Head of Operational & Commercial Capital Projects at Liverpool City Council is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing a diverse capital programme with projects ranging from £0.5m to £40m+. The role requires strong leadership to manage teams and ensure timely and quality delivery of projects while embedding sustainability and social value. The successful candidate will engage with senior stakeholders and manage procurement and contracts effectively. This position is hybrid, combining office work with site visits across Liverpool.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage Programme Managers, Senior Project Managers, and Project Managers
- Oversee multidisciplinary consultancy teams
- Act as the Council's Intelligent Client on major schemes
- Lead projects from business case through to completion
- Ensure delivery on time, within budget and to quality standards
- Embed sustainability and social value across all projects
- Manage procurement, consultant appointments and JCT/NEC contracts
- Monitor financial performance and identify efficiencies and funding opportunities
- Engage confidently with senior stakeholders
Key Skills:
- Professional qualification (RIBA / RICS / CIOB / ACE)
- Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g. APM / RICS / CIOB)
- Significant experience delivering complex capital building projects across all RIBA stages
- Strong commercial and budget management expertise
- Experience acting as Client PM on large-scale projects
- Proven background in procurement, contract negotiation and consultant management
- Knowledge of sustainability frameworks (BREEAM, BNG, CDM, Building Regulations)
- Experience working across public and/or private sector
Salary (Rate): £800/day
City: Liverpool
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
Interim Head of Operational & Commercial Capital Projects
Liverpool City Council is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Operational & Commercial Capital Projects to lead the delivery of a high-profile and varied capital programme. This is a senior leadership role overseeing projects ranging from £0.5m to £40m+ across schools, heritage buildings, leisure centres and operational depots. We are looking for a seasoned interim professional who can hit the ground running, provide strong leadership, and drive delivery at pace.
The Role
Reporting to the Director of Capital Projects & Sustainability, you will:
- Lead and manage Programme Managers, Senior Project Managers and Project Managers
- Oversee multidisciplinary consultancy teams
- Act as the Council's Intelligent Client on major schemes
- Lead projects from business case through to completion
- Ensure delivery on time, within budget and to quality standards
- Embed sustainability and social value across all projects
- Manage procurement, consultant appointments and JCT/NEC contracts
- Monitor financial performance and identify efficiencies and funding opportunities
- Engage confidently with senior stakeholders
This role combines office-based leadership with site visits across Liverpool.
Liverpool - Cunard Building (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 remote)
3-Month Initial Contract
35 Hours Per Week
£800 per day (Inside IR35 - Umbrella)
Essential Requirements
- Professional qualification (RIBA / RICS / CIOB / ACE)
- Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g. APM / RICS / CIOB)
- Significant experience delivering complex capital building projects across all RIBA stages
- Strong commercial and budget management expertise
- Experience acting as Client PM on large-scale projects
- Proven background in procurement, contract negotiation and consultant management
- Knowledge of sustainability frameworks (BREEAM, BNG, CDM, Building Regulations)
- Experience working across public and/or private sector
About You
You are a confident, visible leader with strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to drive performance in a fast-paced environment. You bring commercial acumen, strategic oversight and hands-on delivery expertise.
If you are a capital projects leader available for an immediate interim assignment, please email your updated CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to discuss further.