Head of Capital Projects

Join to apply for the Head of Capital Projects role at Leeds City College About The Role Luminate Education Group is seeking an exceptional Head of Capital Projects to lead the delivery of our ambitious multi-site investment and estates transformation programme. As one of the UK’s largest and most forward-thinking education groups, we are committed to creating outstanding learning environments that empower our students, staff, and communities. This is a rare opportunity for a visionary capital projects leader to drive strategic development, oversee major construction and refurbishment schemes, and play a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape for years to come. In this role, you’ll lead the management, development and delivery of our capital projects programme and large revenue projects from shaping the initial brief, through construction, right the way to completion and close-out. You’ll work closely with teams across the Group, building strong relationships with colleagues in MIS, Finance, IT, HR, Property and Maintenance, Capital Projects, Student Recruitment and Marketing. What You Will Do Effectively manage capital and revenue projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget and to the agreed specification. Lead, support and motivate the team to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes. Embed strong systems and processes across your area of responsibility to support consistent and efficient working practices. Produce and submit accurate, timely reports whenever required. Ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation, policies and guidance. Provide support across services and directorates to help maintain capacity, capability and collaborative working. Identify, address and mitigate risks and issues, escalating them appropriately where necessary. About You Educated to degree level with membership to a relevant professional body i.e. RICS. Extensive experience of construction technology, design & project management in a diverse range of construction projects. Experience of delivering complex projects within occupied buildings. Previous experience of managing capital projects and the wider team. Previous experience of working to Building Bulletins, DfE 24 standards or other predetermined design standards. Sound IT skills in Microsoft Office Suite and project related software. Experience of managing complex technical relationships between client, consultant, and contractors. Benefits The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including: Annual Leave : Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays; Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays. Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions : Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme. CPD Opportunities : Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days. Qualifications Including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership And Management Courses. Employee wellbeing initiatives : Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane). Travel and commuting : Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes. Flexible and hybrid working opportunities : Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles. About Us Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose: to make a positive difference to people’s lives through genuinely transformative education and training. We offer a wide range of job vacancies across our business support functions – Finance, Human Resources, ITSS, Marketing, Communications, Executive Support, Estates and Food Services. Our large size and diverse range of member organisations means there are always exciting opportunities to progress. As an education provider, we are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our workforce, and you’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College, Keighley College, Leeds City College, Leeds Sixth Form College, Pudsey Sixth Form College, Leeds Conservatoire and University Centre Leeds. Safeguarding At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives. Recruitment Agencies We do not accept unsolicited CVs and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List. Seniority Level Director Employment Type Full-time Job Function Management and Manufacturing Professional Training and Coaching #J-18808-Ljbffr