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