Capital Project Manager - Interim

Job Title: Capital Project Manager - Interim

Location: Central East London Rate: £323.75 per day (Umbrella) Contract Type: Interim

Job Purpose: To lead multi-million-pound capital works projects from inception to post-completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. The role involves developing projects through formal capital work stages, including project commissioning, scope development, technical reviews, contract administration, on-site management, and post-completion requirements. The Capital Project Manager will coordinate a multidisciplinary project team to drive performance in all key areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects across all RIBA/Council stages, ensuring compliance with design standards, statutory consents, and building regulations.

• Act as Contract Administrator for framework call-off projects, long-term agreements, or standalone contracts, including managing mini-tenders, issuing instructions, and overseeing completion stages.

• Manage spend profiles, control fee expenditure, approve payment recommendations, and review pricing/final accounts in partnership with Project Quantity Surveyors.

• Fulfill delegated Client CDM responsibilities, ensuring pre-construction information is provided and safety risks are minimised.

• Coordinate internal officers and external consultants/contractors to drive performance on time, cost, quality, and resident satisfaction.

• Lead resident consultation meetings, address Section 20 leasehold requirements, and respond to complex enquiries.

• Advise on procurement methods and contract forms, prepare specifications, evaluate tenders, and present projects to approval boards.

Requirements

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Surveying, Architecture, Engineering) or equivalent significant experience in construction, project management, and contract administration.

• Good general building maintenance knowledge, familiarity with housing stock standards, and understanding of relevant building regulations and statutory compliance.

• Proficient IT skills (Google packages, databases, and housing management systems) with strong numerical skills.

• Experience in contract administration and managing construction/capital projects from inception to completion.

• Proven track record of managing project budgets, cash flow forecasting, fee expenditure, and reviewing final accounts.

• Experience directing multidisciplinary project teams and supervising external contractors/consultants.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to negotiate effectively and liaise with residents and senior officers.

• Proactive approach to identifying risks, solving site/contract issues, and resolving disputes.

If this role aligns with your experience, please send an updated copy of your CV to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects so we can discuss further