Capital Project Manager

October 4, 2026

Office

Senior

London

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Description

An experienced Capital Project Manager is sought to lead multi-million-pound capital works projects from inception through to post-completion within a property and asset management service. The engagement is a temporary PAYE contract of approximately 26 weeks, based in London. The role covers project commissioning, scope development, technical reviews, contract administration, site management, budget control, risk management, resident consultation, procurement and governance.

Responsibilities

Lead capital projects from inception through to post-completion
Manage overall project delivery within agreed scope and budgets
Develop project scopes and technical briefs
Complete technical reviews of designs and documentation
Manage contract administration throughout the project lifecycle
Oversee site management and on-site works coordination
Manage post-completion stages including defects and handover
Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams and stakeholders
Work with quantity surveyors and technical specialists
Work with external consultants and design teams
Manage contractors and ensure contract compliance
Ensure compliance with regulations and statutory requirements
Manage framework call-offs and long-term agreements
Manage mini-tenders and standalone procurement routes
Issue contract instructions to delivery partners
Lead regular site meetings with project stakeholders
Manage practical completion sign-off processes
Manage defects liability stages after completion
Monitor spend profiles against approved budgets
Control fee expenditure across projects
Approve payments and payment recommendations
Manage contract variations and change control
Review final accounts with contractors and consultants
Manage CDM duties and health and safety responsibilities
Identify and manage project and contract risks
Lead resident consultation and engagement activities
Address Section 20 leasehold consultation requirements
Prepare specifications for tender and procurement
Evaluate tenders and recommend awards
Report on project KPIs to approval boards

Requirements

Capital project management experience in construction or capital works
Construction project management across all project stages
Delivery of projects from inception to completion
Contract administration including instructions, variations and final accounts
Budget management, spend profiles and payment approvals
Cash flow forecasting for capital projects
Final account review and fee expenditure control
Contractor management and site management oversight
Consultant management including surveyors and technical specialists
Multidisciplinary team leadership across project disciplines
Working knowledge of building regulations compliance
Statutory compliance across construction and housing projects
CDM awareness and management of CDM duties
Risk management covering project and contract risks
Procurement experience including framework call-offs and mini-tenders
Tender evaluation and specification preparation experience
Resident consultation and leaseholder engagement experience
Section 20 leasehold requirements awareness
Strong communication skills with stakeholders and boards
Strong negotiation skills with contractors and consultants
Desirable: surveying, architecture, engineering or project management qualification
Desirable: contract administration qualification
Desirable: local authority experience
Desirable: housing capital works experience
Desirable: corporate estate projects experience
Desirable: familiarity with housing management systems
Desirable: approval board reporting experience

Conditions

Temporary contract of approximately 26 weeks from 05 October 2026 to 31 March 2027
In-person work based at Hackney Council in London
Further working pattern to be confirmed after start
PAYE rate of £240.25 per day

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