Contract to start ASAP

DUration: 24 weeks with a possible extension.

Job Purpose

Liverpool City Council has an ambitious and varied capital programme and seeks an experienced interim Head to manage the teams for a range of complex education projects and contracts including schools expansion schemes (mainstream and SEND) PFI and BSF.

The post holder will be responsible for leadership in modernisation of the schools estate and implementation of sustainability measures to support New Zero objectives, and management the Strategic Lead for PFI overseeing contract expiry and BSF teams. The role covers a programme of c. 80m.

This is an opportunity for a highly experienced seasoned interim who can hit the ground running to support the Director, and help deliver projects at pace that make a positive contribution to the city, its environment and residents.

The role is 4-5 days per week for up to 6 months. Based in very pleasant Liverpool Council offices on the Waterfront.

3 days a week in the office with home working possible on other days.

Responsibilities:

Managing internal teams of built environment Project Managers, PFI and BSF Teams, Programme Managers and external multidisciplinary consultancy teams to deliver schools expansions and the schools condition programme

Leading the development of education programmes and projects working with Sponsors and Users and DfE

Working with stakeholders at senior level including Director of Education, DfE, Headteachers, Diocese

Ensuring operational effectiveness and compliance with terms of PFI contracts and effective management of contract completion.

Ensuring sustainability objectives are addressed in projects

Preparing and managing project budgets, financial reporting, programming and project planning including risk management plans.

Project delivery strategy, sustainability in design, quality and cost management,

Acting as the Intelligent Client on schools,

Preparing/overseeing consultancy briefs, procuring and managing consultants and service contracts

Delivery of the schools capital programme

Ensuring all projects have deliberable programmes with milestones, and risk registers.

Knowledge of DfE Building Bulletins, standards and processes

Site visits.

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