Interim Head of Capital Projects
Job Description
Interim Head of Operational and Commercial Capital Projects
Location: North West England, Hybrid
Rate: Up to -800 per day
Working Pattern: Hybrid, 2 to 3 days per week on site
Spencer Clarke Group's local authority client is seeking an experienced interim to lead a high-performing capital delivery function across a varied programme of works. Projects include schools, heritage buildings, leisure centres and depots, ranging from -0.5m to -40m+.
This is an ideal assignment for a seasoned capital projects lead who can quickly provide visible leadership, strengthen governance, and support delivery at pace while maintaining quality, compliance, and stakeholder confidence.
Responsibilities
How to Apply
Send your CV or get in touch with Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on (phone number removed) or
Location: North West England, Hybrid
Rate: Up to -800 per day
Working Pattern: Hybrid, 2 to 3 days per week on site
Spencer Clarke Group's local authority client is seeking an experienced interim to lead a high-performing capital delivery function across a varied programme of works. Projects include schools, heritage buildings, leisure centres and depots, ranging from -0.5m to -40m+.
This is an ideal assignment for a seasoned capital projects lead who can quickly provide visible leadership, strengthen governance, and support delivery at pace while maintaining quality, compliance, and stakeholder confidence.
Responsibilities
- Leading internal programme and project management teams and managing multi-disciplinary consultants
- Acting as the Intelligent Client on major projects
- Owning programme governance, delivery strategy, reporting, and risk management
- Managing budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting, driving value for money
- Leading business case development with sponsors and users
- Procuring and managing consultancy appointments and service contracts
- Ensuring sustainability objectives are embedded across the programme
- Proven leadership across large, complex capital programmes (public sector essential)
- Strong stakeholder management at senior level, including politically sensitive environments
- Strong working knowledge of procurement, contract management (JCT / NEC), and delivery assurance
- Confident owning programme financials, reporting, and governance
- Built environment qualification preferred (RIBA / RICS / CIOB / similar) plus project management qualification
How to Apply
Send your CV or get in touch with Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on (phone number removed) or