Capital Delivery Project Manager
Rochford District Council
Temporary, Full Time
£400.00 per day/umbrella (inside IR35)
Location: Rochford
Closing Date: 26th September 2025
The Opportunity
We have a great opportunity for a Capital Delivery Project Manager to join the One Team of Brentwood Borough and Rochford District Councils on an initial 6-month agency contract, to lead and deliver several major and minor capital works projects from feasibility to delivery stage.
Working across both Council’s and reporting to the Corporate Manager – Assets and Regeneration, the successful person will have extensive project management experience (preferably backed-up with qualifications and training) who is comfortable working on both small and large construction and maintenance related projects. Please note that you will be required to work in the office a minimum of 2 days a week based at either the Rochford or the Brentwood site.
Main Accountabilities
- To lead on preparing feasibility studies and business cases in respect of capital projects
- To commission, procure and manage capital and revenue small construction and maintenance works projects on behalf of both Council’s, in accordance with the specification and project programme
- To positively contribute to the end-to-end process of delivering capital projects
- Work in conjunction with appointed contractors to ensure works are delivered on time and in accordance with project outcomes
- Provide the day-to-day liaison and reporting between the Council’s and appointed contractors with regards on-site delivery / activity, health and safety requirements and positive project outcomes
- Manage budgets and provide financial reporting associated with major projects, as that relate to both Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council (combined c£5m-£10m)
The Experience You Will Bring
- Experienced in managing and undertaking the capital delivery process from initial feasibility and preparing project briefs through to appointing design consultants, preparing tender documentation, procuring and appointing consultants and contractors
- Managing the works on-site; the Council is looking for someone with knowledge and skill to undertake this role, with experience preferably within a public sector setting
- The role would suit someone with technical knowledge of work-related projects, excellent project management skills with ability to write technical specifications and reports, conduct feasibility studies, ability to provide financial and works related information, as well as management of contractors and conducting site visits
If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email louise.butler@essex.gov.uk
