Overview
The Interim Capital Projects Consultant will play a key role in leading and managing the capital programme for a multi-academy trust. Working predominantly remotely with occasional site visits, the consultant will collaborate closely with the executive team and external partners to ensure the successful delivery of capital projects that align with strategic educational objectives. This position will focus on overseeing project planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement within a public sector environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the trust-wide capital programme to ensure timely and budget-compliant project delivery.
- Oversee the development of major capital schemes, including planning strategy and community-use requirements.
- Support capital planning for specialist and post-16 educational provisions, ensuring future capacity meets demand.
- Manage project scoping and delivery activities, including site assessments and refurbishment programmes.
- Contribute to strategic capital planning aligned with organizational growth and educational provision.
- Coordinate relationships with external advisers, including planners and funding partners.
- Provide regular progress updates and reports to senior leadership and trustees.
Requirements
- Significant experience leading capital programmes or major projects within the public sector.
- Demonstrated experience in education, healthcare or comparable public sector environments.
- Proven track record in project scoping, delivery, and managing contractors and consultants.
- Experience with specialist education or post-16 developments is advantageous.
- Ability to work autonomously and establish priorities effectively.