Assistant Director of Capital Projects

4M Recruitment
London
Our renowned client is currently looking to recruit an Assistant Director of Capital Projects on an initial 6 month contract.

Assistant Director of Capital Projects
London – Hybrid
GBP800 – GBP1000 per day inside IR35

We are seeking an Assistant Director of Capital Projects to lead the delivery of a significant portfolio of capital developments across a large and complex estate in London.

This is a key leadership role within the Capital Projects Programme, responsible for overseeing major new build, refurbishment and infrastructure projects from business case through to construction and completion.

You will lead a team of project managers and work closely with senior stakeholders, consultants and contractors to deliver high–quality projects that support world–class teaching, research and student experience.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading delivery of a major capital projects portfolio
  • Managing and developing a high–performing project team
  • Overseeing procurement and management of consultants and contractors
  • Ensuring projects meet time, cost, quality, safety and sustainability targets
  • Developing business cases and strategic project opportunities
  • Managing complex stakeholder relationships across the organisation and with external partners
About you
  • Significant experience leading major capital construction projects or programmes
  • Proven ability to lead and develop high–performing teams
  • Strong expertise in procurement, contract management and cost control
  • Degree in a construction, engineering or built environment discipline
  • Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RICS, CIOB, ICE)
This is an opportunity to play a leading role in delivering major transformative projects within one of the UK s most dynamic estate environments.
Posted 2026-03-06

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