Project Manager

Interim Capital Project Manager– £450 – £550 per day – Offering Hybrid Working up to 2 days per week, on site – Reading– 6 Month Temporary Contract

Reed Talent Professionals are partnering with a large public sector organisation based in Reading, they are currently recruiting for a Capital Project Manager for a 6-month contract to start ASAP.

The Capital Project Manager will manage a project from RIBA stage 3+ through to completion.

• Manage the delivery of the project using an agreed Project Management methodology.
• Coordinate with workstream leads to ensure the design incorporates customer journey enhancements, sustainability, and IT integration.
• Commission and coordinate multi-million-pound development and regeneration projects.
• Lead on all stages of the project cycle, ensuring successful completion and evaluation.
• Manage the project within budget constraints and agreed timetables.
• Coordinate and report project progress to senior management.
• Ensure accurate records are kept for audit purposes and carry out gateway reviews.
• Secure and monitor funding sources, including grant funding and s106/CIL.

• Experience in managing construction project of £5+ million, ideally in an office environment and in local government.
• Experience in managing a design and build project with a main contractor
• A proactive approach to problem solving and the ability to effectively manage/oversee multiple project workstreams simultaneously
• Matrix management experience
• The ideal candidate will be articulate, able to communicate with multiple levels of clients and stakeholders, coordinating with various stakeholders
• Experience in managing DHLUC funded projects a bonus
• Professional Project Management qualification – Prince 2 Practitioner or equivalent.
• Substantial experience in managing medium to large capital projects.
• Experienced in risk management and the application of risk management systems.
• Proficient in MS Project, MS Office Professional, and other project management tools.
• Excellent literacy, numeracy, and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate and operate effectively at a senior level.
• Proven ability to build successful and effective project teams.

The successful candidate will need to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

To apply for the Capital Project Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and your approach to managing high-profile capital projects.