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Interim Senior Construction Project Manager - Capital Project Delivery
Location: South West (Hybrid, regular site attendance required)
Contract: 6 months initially
Rate: 500 per day (Inside IR35)
Our client, a local authority in the South West, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead on the delivery of two key construction projects within the Council's Cemeteries and Crematoria Service. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full client-side project management of both schemes, ensuring effective delivery from inception through to completion.
The Role
This role forms part of a small team of internal project managers supported by agency resources, providing additional capacity and specialist expertise. You will take overall responsibility for managing all client-side aspects of project delivery within a local authority environment, including governance, reporting, financial management, stakeholder engagement, and contractor liaison.
The projects include:
Cemetery Expansion Project - at main contractor tender stage. The scope includes the development of a new burial and memorialisation area, associated drainage infrastructure, and landscaping works. Construction is scheduled to commence in spring 2026.
Cremator Replacement Project - currently at concept design stage. The scope involves infrastructure and building modifications to an existing crematorium to enable the installation of new electric cremators and associated flue gas treatment systems.
About You
- Proven experience managing complex construction projects within a local authority or public sector setting.
- Strong background in contract administration, budget management, and stakeholder engagement.
- Excellent understanding of capital project delivery, procurement, and governance processes.
- Experience in managing projects within sensitive operational environments (e.g., cemeteries, heritage, or public facilities).
- Professional qualification in construction, project management, or engineering (e.g., RICS, CIOB, APM) preferred.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled construction Project Manager to take ownership of two high-profile projects that will significantly enhance the city's bereavement infrastructure.
How to Apply
If you're interested in applying, please apply now and contact Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on (phone number removed) ASAP.
