Job Description
Good Afternoon,
I am currently representing Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience
We are looking for a Strategic Head Of Capital Delivery this role will be: W8 7NX Hybrid
The right candidate will:
- Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of all capital programmes within the borough, including a wide range of housing, community and schools projects.
- To lead, manage and co-ordinate all elements of the programme from initial feasibility and planning to successful handover including:
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- overseeing management of consultation and engagement with residents and key stakeholders
- land assembly
- procurement of the consultants and effective management
- development of delivery and finance strategies
- development of design and sustainability strategy and detailed design on schemes
- procurement of development/construction contracts
- legal and contractual negotiations
- programme and project management to meet programme objectives and delivery targets.
- To manage a service that delivers a multi-faceted programme with capital expenditure in excess of 100m pa and be responsible for ensuring the appropriate systems are in place to monitor and manage progress and spend.
- The services delivered must be to a high standard, continuously improving with excellent internal and external customer engagement that is positive and community focussed.
We require the following:
- Substantial successful experience in a senior management post in a large organisation within the area of construction and/or new build capital programmes
- Knowledge of contract, procurement and commercial good practice in relation to regeneration/construction programmes
- Knowledge of the financial, legal and social environments, in which an inner-London local authority operates.
- Demonstrable understanding of the needs and challenges presented by the communities of a deprived inner-city area.
To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)
If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.
IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.
Look forward to speaking with you soon,
