Head of Schools Capital Projects

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Head of Schools Capital Projects to join Liverpool City Council on an initial 3 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Key Duties

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams delivering schools expansion and condition programmes
• Oversee the delivery of complex PFI and BSF contracts, including contract performance and expiry management
• Take responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of major education projects, from planning through to completion
• Manage programme budgets, financial reporting, risk, and project performance
• Act as the intelligent client across projects, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery standards are met
• Work closely with senior stakeholders including DfE, education leaders, and internal directors
• Ensure all projects meet sustainability and Net Zero objectives
• Lead on procurement, appointment, and management of external consultants and contractors
• Ensure robust project planning, including milestones, risk registers, and delivery programmes
• Carry out site visits and provide strategic oversight across multiple workstreams

Requirements:

• Degree in a Built Environment discipline (e.g. Architecture, Surveying, Engineering)
• Professional qualification such as RICS, CIOB, RIBA, or equivalent
• Recognised Project Management qualification (e.g. APM, RICS, CIOB)
• Extensive experience managing large-scale capital projects, ideally within education or public sector environments
• Proven track record of delivering projects across all RIBA stages
• Strong experience managing PFI/BSF contracts and complex stakeholder environments

Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you!