Design and Projects Manager – AR
Carrington Blake Recruitment
- England, United Kingdom
- England, United Kingdom
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Directorate / Service Capital Programme / Regeneration / Town Centre Development
Reporting to Programme Delivery Manager / Head of Capital Delivery
Job Purpose The Capital Projects Manager will provide additional capacity within the Council’s Capital Programme team and will be responsible for leading and managing the delivery of major capital construction projects across the Borough. The role will focus on client-side project management, overseeing external consultants and contractors, ensuring projects are delivered safely, to the required quality, within budget, and in accordance with relevant contracts, regulations, and governance arrangements. The post holder will work closely with internal project managers and stakeholders to deliver high-profile regeneration and leisure schemes.
Key Projects (Indicative)
Billingham Sports Hub
Thornaby Pool
Stockton Waterfront Park
Preston Park Redevelopment
Key Responsibilities
Capital Project Delivery
Lead and manage the delivery of capital construction projects from inception through to completion.
Act as the Council’s client-side Project Manager, ensuring projects meet programme, cost, quality, and safety objectives.
Manage multiple projects concurrently within the Capital Programme.
Contract & Construction Management
Understand and apply construction contracts, contract documentation, and relevant standards and regulations.
Oversee contract administration arrangements, working with appointed consultants.
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including health and safety and CDM regulations.
Consultant & Stakeholder Management
Appoint, manage, and coordinate external consultants, including:
Project Managers
Cost Consultants / Quantity Surveyors
Designers
Contract Administrators
Work collaboratively with internal project managers and other Council teams.
Chair and contribute to project meetings and steering groups as required.
Regeneration & Public Sector Delivery
Support the delivery of major regeneration and leisure projects, ensuring alignment with Council objectives.
Navigate public-sector governance, approvals, and reporting requirements.
Prepare and contribute to reports for senior officers, Members, and other stakeholders.
Financial & Programme Control
Monitor and control capital budgets, forecasts, and expenditure.
Identify and manage project risks and issues.
Support programme-level coordination across the Capital Programme.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential
Proven experience delivering capital construction projects, ideally within a public-sector or regeneration context.
Strong understanding of construction contracts (e.g. NEC, JCT) and contract documentation.
Experience managing external consultants across project management, cost control, design, and contract administration.
Ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams.
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Desirable
Experience working within a local authority or public-sector environment.
Experience delivering leisure, sports, public realm, or regeneration projects.
Knowledge of CDM client duties and health & safety responsibilities.
Relevant professional qualification or membership (e.g. APM, RICS, CIOB) or equivalent experience.
Working Arrangements
Ability to attend meetings across the Borough as required.
Flexibility to support key project milestones and stakeholder engagement.
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Languages
- English
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