Head of Strategic Capital Delivery

Your new company:

At the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, they are committed to enhancing the lives of our residents through innovative social investment and effective property management. Our Social Investment and Property team is at the forefront of delivering projects that drive community growth and improve our borough's infrastructure.

Your new role:

• Take full responsibility for the successful completion of all capital programmes within the borough, covering a diverse range of housing, community, and school projects.
• Lead, manage, and coordinate all programme phases from initial feasibility and planning to successful handover, including:
  • Overseeing consultations and engagement with residents and key stakeholders.
  • Assembling land for development.
  • Procuring and managing consultants effectively.
  • Developing strategies for delivery and financing.
  • Creating design and sustainability strategies, as well as detailed designs for schemes.
  • Procuring development and construction contracts.
  • Handling legal and contractual negotiations.
  • Managing programmes and projects to achieve objectives and meet delivery targets.
• Manage a service delivering a multifaceted programme with capital expenditure exceeding £100m annually, ensuring the implementation of systems to monitor and manage progress and expenditure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver services to a high standard, continually improving with excellent internal and external customer engagement that is positive and community-focused.
  • Lead and manage the Capital Delivery team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans for the delivery of capital projects.
  • Ensure the efficient allocation of resources and budget management.
  • Liaise with stakeholders, including residents, contractors, and government agencies, to ensure project alignment and community engagement.
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Drive innovation and sustainability in all capital delivery initiatives.

What you will need to succeed:

• Proven experience of leading and delivering large-scale capital projects, preferably within the public or private sector, working alongside the public sector.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and motivating teams.
• Excellent strategic planning and project management capabilities.
• Extensive experience of stakeholder engagement.
• You must hold qualifications within Project Management and technical qualifications within Construction.
• Ideally, you will hold MRICS or CIOB.
• You must have experience of delivering commercial, corporate, school and new homes projects.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes and driving a positive social impact.

What you will get in return:

A salary of £89,736 - £102,699, plus a generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus 8 public holidays, along with enrolment into The Local Government Pension Scheme, Hybrid working and more!

What you need to do now:

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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