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You will be responsible for three key areas:

Strategic Leadership: Deputising for the Head of Service, contributing to programme governance, investment planning, and aligning delivery with long-term corporate strategies.
Team Management: Leading and developing a growing team of Project Managers, Assistant PMs and Apprentices, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Project Delivery: Personally managing flagship capital projects (£15m–£50m+), acting as Client Representative and Contract Administrator under JCT and NEC contracts, ensuring compliance, value for money, and stakeholder satisfaction.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in delivering complex capital projects from inception to completion.
• Strong working knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts, CDM 2015, and the Building Safety Act 2022.
• Chartered membership (or working towards) with CIOB, RICS, ICE or APM.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and financial management skills.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to balance governance assurance and hands-on delivery.

What you'll get in return

This is initially a 6-month temporary contract with a view to becoming permanent after that. If you'd like to lead high-impact projects that shape the future of the borough, enjoy a supportive environment with clear pathways for professional development and chartership, as well as work flexibly with a strong emphasis on work-life balance, this is the one!

What you need to do now

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