Capital Project Delivery Manager

Warwickshire County Council • Warwick, RI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Capital Project Delivery Manager will lead a team of four Construction Project Managers and oversee a varied portfolio of large and complex construction projects within Warwickshire County Council’s capital programme, which exceeds £50 million and is focused primarily on education projects and other corporate developments. The role is based at Shire Hall, Warwick, and is responsible for ensuring projects and programmes are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards, while minimising disruption to service users and stakeholders.

Reporting to the Development and Capital Projects Manager, the postholder will provide leadership, direction and support to the team and manage the performance of consultants, contractors and project delivery partners. The role oversees project governance, risk management, procurement and construction compliance, guiding projects from inception through completion. It requires strategic and operational leadership, commercial awareness, strong stakeholder management and the ability to deliver outcomes across a complex portfolio.

The role sits within the Development and Capital Projects Team in Property Services, which delivers construction and infrastructure projects across education and corporate estates. The team works collaboratively to deliver projects safely, efficiently and to high standards, supporting communities, services and modern, sustainable environments.

Requirements

• A construction-related degree or equivalent qualification and experience.
• Extensive experience delivering major construction and capital projects, including programmes and individual projects valued in excess of £1 million.
• Significant experience delivering projects within the education sector.
• Strong understanding of design development, construction delivery, procurement routes and the full project lifecycle.
• Demonstrable experience managing client-side project managers, external consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• At least five years’ experience managing and developing people and teams.
• Sound knowledge of construction compliance, relevant legislation and public sector procurement practices.
• Strong commercial and financial management skills, including responsibility for significant project budgets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with internal and external partners.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach and the ability to manage risk, overcome complex challenges and maintain delivery momentum.
• Strong leadership capabilities and a commitment to developing a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Ability to speak and provide advice to the public in accurate spoken English.

Nice To Haves

• Professional membership of a recognised body such as RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of four Construction Project Managers, providing leadership, direction and support.
• Oversee delivery of a portfolio of large and complex construction projects within a capital programme exceeding £50 million.
• Ensure projects and programmes are delivered on time, within budget and to required quality standards, while minimising disruption to service users and stakeholders.
• Manage the performance of consultants, contractors and project delivery partners.
• Oversee project governance, risk management, procurement and construction compliance.
• Support projects through all stages, from inception to completion.
• Develop strong relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders across the organisation.
• Drive project excellence and support service innovation.
• Develop a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture.

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme, with an employer contribution rate typically around 19 percent per month.
• Pension scheme benefits for members and their dependants.
• Agile working.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas.
• Access to the Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager