Interim Head of Capital Projects
BBBH53130_1772568765
Posted: 03/03/2026
- Up to £800 per day
- Merseyside
- Temporary
Interim Head of Operational and Commercial Capital Projects
Location: North West England, Hybrid
Rate: Up to £800 per day
Working Pattern: Hybrid, 2 to 3 days per week on site
Location: North West England, Hybrid
Rate: Up to £800 per day
Working Pattern: Hybrid, 2 to 3 days per week on site
Spencer Clarke Group's local authority client is seeking an experienced interim to lead a high-performing capital delivery function across a varied programme of works. Projects include schools, heritage buildings, leisure centres and depots, ranging from £0.5m to £40m+.
This is an ideal assignment for a seasoned capital projects lead who can quickly provide visible leadership, strengthen governance, and support delivery at pace while maintaining quality, compliance, and stakeholder confidence.
Responsibilities
- Leading internal programme and project management teams and managing multi-disciplinary consultants
- Acting as the Intelligent Client on major projects
- Owning programme governance, delivery strategy, reporting, and risk management
- Managing budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting, driving value for money
- Leading business case development with sponsors and users
- Procuring and managing consultancy appointments and service contracts
- Ensuring sustainability objectives are embedded across the programme
About you
- Proven leadership across large, complex capital programmes (public sector essential)
- Strong stakeholder management at senior level, including politically sensitive environments
- Strong working knowledge of procurement, contract management (JCT / NEC), and delivery assurance
- Confident owning programme financials, reporting, and governance
- Built environment qualification preferred (RIBA / RICS / CIOB / similar) plus project management qualification
Joe O’Halloran
Managing Consultant