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Head of Capital Projects

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Responsible for Project, Programme and Cost Management across the GEN² business and delivery of capital projects and programmes.

This role forms part of the Gen² Leadership Team which has collective responsibility for the execution of the Company Strategy as set by the Executive Team, the day to day operation of the business and delivery of the company Business Plan including its growth targets.

The post holder shall also have direct responsibility in their business unit for the following: Health & Safety and Compliance reporting/auditing, service delivery and improvement, recruitment, management and development of staff, profit and loss management with responsibility to see the cost centre delivers to budget.

The post holder shall also lead on the acquisition and achievement of professional accreditation and memberships for disciplines appropriate to their business unit – e.g RICS, APM, ISO.

Responsible for the successful delivery of Minor Works Programmes, Major Works Programmes and one off Capital Projects across Education, Corporate and Housing sectors.

With the CEO and Leadership Team, provide strong leadership to the company, transforming culture, quality and profitability.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver capital projects and programmes for Clients to time/cost/quality and meeting statutory requirements. Ensure Health & Safety practices being adhered to and compliance management on all projects and programmes – including CDM Regulations.

• Manage the Capital team, including project and cost management, to ensure effective systems and process for managing and risk, finances, quality and change control and effective governance is in place to ensure projects are managed within tolerance and authorities.

• Implement a Resource Management process including load and capacity planning for all key project skill groups to minimise resource bottlenecks and maximise resource utilisation.

• Manage the performance of internal and supplier project resources to drive delivery of scope to programme, cost and quality

• To develop senior level client relationships in order to secure new commissions, retain current commissions and grow the business in a way that adds value to the clients’ operational effectiveness and the company’s commercial success.

• To use her/his network of business and commercial services sector contacts and keep abreast of developments specific to the property consultancy market, to produce new thinking and initiatives that can be deployed within the business, with existing clients, or to inform the company’s approach to improving productivity, efficiency and cost effectiveness; all in order to reduce the cost base, increase margin and support the winning of new business.

• Working with the Head of Estates and the Data Team, ensure that all project and asset data records are kept up to date and compliant with legislation such as data protection and Transparency Code.

• Work with Gen² colleagues and suppliers to lead a whole life cycle approach to the management of assets in order to maximise asset performance and achieve best value. Specifically, consider a “soft landings” approach to the building of new assets to minimise maintenance costs over the life of the assets.

• Be the lead Project Management representative in the Gen² business, providing quality technical advice to Gen² staff and customers in all matters relating to project and programme management and cost management. Where required by Clients, deliver senior advice to stakeholders such as Members and Director of Services and at key governance meetings and committees.

• Ensure that the procurement of suppliers is carried out compliantly with procurement regulations. Develop collaborative relationships with key suppliers and ensure their performance is managed effectively.

• Carry out regular reviews of service requirements, develop existing KPIs and adopt best practice in order to identify opportunities for service improvement and cost efficiencies.

• Take the lead on the continuous improvement of Gen²’s project and programme management expertise, including accreditations, training and development plans, Continuous Professional Development activity and Thought Leadership in this discipline.

• To attend and report monthly to the Company Board providing the Board with advice and guidance on all matters related to service delivery, commercial issues, securing new business, quality assurance, compliance, health and safety and resourcing.

This job description is provided to assist the job holder to know what her/his main duties are. It may be amended from time to time without change to the level of responsibility appropriate to the grade of post.