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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    London
  • Working Pattern

    Flexible Working,Full-time
  • Specialism

    Property And Surveying
  • Industry

    Government & Public Services
  • Pay

    £600 - 650 p/day Umbrella

Programme Manager - Capital Delivery, £600/650 p/day Umbrella, Hybrid Working

Your new company

You will be joining a progressive and forward-thinking London Local Authority recognised for delivering high-impact capital programmes that improve communities and public services. With a strong commitment to regeneration, infrastructure investment, and sustainable development, the organisation is entering a critical phase of its capital delivery portfolio and requires experienced programme leadership to drive outcomes.

Your new role

As Programme Manager – Capital Delivery, you will lead a complex portfolio of capital projects, ensuring the effective planning, governance, and execution of programmes aligned to strategic objectives.
You will oversee end-to-end delivery across multiple workstreams, managing risks, budgets, timelines, and stakeholder engagement at a senior level.

Key responsibilities will include:
  • Leading the successful delivery of a multi-million-pound capital programme across infrastructure, regeneration, or public assets
  • Establishing programme governance structures and ensuring compliance with local authority and statutory regulations
  • Managing and coordinating project managers, consultants, and contractors
  • Overseeing financial performance, including budget control, forecasting, and value for money
  • Providing strategic oversight, reporting progress to senior leadership and elected members
  • Identifying and mitigating programme-level risks and issues
  • Driving continuous improvement in programme delivery processes

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

  • Proven experience delivering large-scale capital programmes within a local authority or public sector environment
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
  • In-depth knowledge of capital delivery frameworks, governance, and compliance requirements
  • Experience managing complex budgets and financial reporting
  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across multiple projects
  • Relevant qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP, APM, or equivalent) are highly desirable.

What you'll get in return

  • Opportunity to lead high-profile programmes that have a tangible impact on London communities
  • Competitive day rate and flexible working arrangements
  • Exposure to strategic decision-making and senior leadership engagement
  • A collaborative and purpose-driven working environment

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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