Design and Projects Manager - AR

Job Title

Capital Projects Manager (Regeneration & Construction)

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.