Capital Project Manager - Strategic Projects

Salary range: £62,748 - £66,156 p.a. inc. London weighting (plus fantastic benefits) Contract: Permanent Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time Are you an experienced Capital Project Manager? Do you want to lead the delivery of a number of the Council's key, strategic capital projects? Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent's diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us., We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Capital Project Manager to lead the delivery of the Council's key, strategic Capital Projects. In this role, you will manage the successful delivery of complex, high-value projects, including:

• New schools
• New Council homes
• Mixed-use developments
• Leisure facilities
You'll manage multi-million-pound budgets, senior level governance arrangements, and complex inter-dependent project plans, ensuring that all projects meet critical timescales, are completed within approved budgets, and are delivered to a high standard. Working closely with the Head of Capital Delivery, you will support the continuous efficiency and success of the department through:
• Effective leadership
• Comprehensive project management
• Master-planning
• Financial management, Successfully leading and delivering large capital projects to time and to budget in a similarly large and complex organisation.
• Working closely with the construction and development sectors, registered housing providers and key public sector agencies (including the GLA, LDA, DfE)
• Managing complex budgets and undertaking financial appraisals within the public sector
  
  The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction and capital project management, backed by a relevant professional qualification as well as:
• A proven track record of successfully delivering large capital projects on time, within budget, and to high quality
• A solid understanding of public sector finance.
• The ability to navigate competing priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Strong relationship-building skills to engage with partners and stakeholders at all levels, providing valuable advice and guidance where required
• An ambition to drive change within the department, a genuine passion for achieving outstanding outcomes for the Council and its residents.
Central to your success will be:
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes.
• High-level understanding of project planning and financial management
• Demonstrable leadership and management skills
If you have a strong track record of delivering successful projects and a passion for achieving great results, we would love to hear from you!

The Capital Programme Team delivers a wide range of capital projects for the Council and its residents. It's made up of Project and Programme Officers and Managers delivering real change to the borough, through new and improved infrastructure and buildings. We work collaboratively across a number of Council Directorates. stakeholders and end users meaning that no two projects are the same. Our Offer to You In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus bank holidays after 5 years continuous service
• Very generous employer pension contribution
• Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling 24/7
• Good public transport links
• Season ticket loan for public transport
• Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities
• Access to affordable parking nearby
• Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers.
• Wide range of family friendly policies
• Discounted gym membership
• Childcare deposit loans
• Staff network groups