Interim Head of Capital Projects & Facilities Management

Spencer Clarke Group; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000

Job description

Interim Head of Capital Projects & FM

Location: North West (Hybrid Working)

Contract: Interim/Ongoing

Day rate: £600-700 Per Day DOE

Our client, a local authority in the North West, is seeking an Interim Head of Capital Projects & Facilities Management to lead the facilities management, capital delivery, and health & safety compliance across the council’s asset portfolio. This role will be key in shaping and delivering a corporate landlord model, managing multiple FM programmes, and ensuring strategic, operational, and statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Oversee FM services across all council and school sites, ensuring compliance with statutory and operational requirements.
2. Lead the corporate and schools capital works programme, including both major schemes and minor works projects.
3. Work closely with senior leadership to shape and implement a corporate landlord model and deliver an estates strategy, including a disposal programme.
4. Ensure all assets comply with H&S regulations, statutory compliance, and planned preventative maintenance programmes.
5. Monitor, review, and drive performance improvements across facilities and capital projects.
6. Work closely with internal teams, senior leadership, and external partners to align asset management with the council’s wider goals.

About You

1. Management qualification or equivalent.
2. IWFM (Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management) qualification.
3. NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) qualification.
4. RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) qualification is desirable.
5. Extensive experience in property and facilities management, health & safety compliance, and capital project delivery.
6. Proven track record in performance management of complex services at a senior level.
7. Strong understanding of the corporate landlord model and experience in its implementation.
8. Experience managing major capital works programmes and building maintenance/security in local government or the public sector.
9. Knowledge of policy, legislation, and strategic challenges within asset management.

How to Apply

If you're interested in applying, please apply now with your CV and contact Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on 01772 954200.