Capital Project Manager – Immediate Start (Contract)
Buckinghamshire
Rate: £23.42 base + holiday
3‑month contract | Potential extension
A busy and fast‑paced organisation in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Capital Projects Manager to support a significant programme of refurbishment and improvement projects. This role sits within a well‑established Estates/Projects function delivering multiple live‑environment schemes where services must remain fully operational.
You’ll initially manage smaller capital projects and progress to higher‑value schemes as part of a wider portfolio of 24 active projects ranging from £10K to £3m.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage construction, refurbishment and installation projects within a live, operational setting.
- Plan and deliver works with minimal disruption to day‑to‑day activities.
- Carry out pre‑inspections and define scope for contractor works.
- Commission and manage delegated capital schemes, including contributions to business cases.
- Oversee and monitor contractors to ensure compliance, quality, timelines and budget control.
- Lead tender processes, evaluate submissions and oversee delivery through to completion and handover.
- Provide technical, compliance and statutory guidance across all allocated projects.
- Produce drawings, tender documents, specifications and evaluation reports.
- Collaborate closely with onsite Estates/Facilities teams to ensure smooth transitions into operational use.
- Develop, review and maintain risk assessments and method statements.
Ideal Candidate
- Capital project management experience within complex organisations where operations must continue safely during works.
- Strong background in refurbishment, installations, or construction‑related delivery.
- Confident coordinating contractors and stakeholders across multiple concurrent projects.
- Able to operate in a fast‑paced environment and hit the ground running.
- Strong organisational, technical and communication skills.
This is a great opportunity for a capable Capital PM ready to make an immediate impact on a wide‑ranging programme of improvements.