Client: Local Authority – London Borough
Job Title: Interim Head of FM & Capital Projects
Contract: Temporary (Interim)
Location: London – Hybrid
Pay Rate: £500 per day PAYE / £700 per day Umbrella LTD (Inside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role: We’re recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority for a senior-level interim position – Head of FM & Capital Projects, with additional oversight of Corporate Health & Safety, Emergency Planning, and Business Continuity.
This is a strategic leadership role responsible for directing the Facilities Management (FM) and Capital Projects functions across all council and partner service assets, while also ensuring regulatory compliance and operational resilience across key corporate H&S areas.
You’ll be reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance & Property, leading high-value projects and essential compliance operations across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver the Council’s Capital Programme Strategy, including schools, corporate properties, and carbon reduction projects.
- Oversee all facilities management operations, lifecycle works, net zero upgrades, and contract compliance.
- Lead the council’s corporate H&S policy and planning, ensuring it meets statutory requirements and operational needs.
- Implement and review emergency planning and business continuity plans in line with Civil Contingencies Act and London Resilience standards.
- Manage major capital projects from concept through to delivery – on time and within budget.
- Ensure buildings are maintained, inspected, and compliant across the full asset base.
- Prepare and present reports to Senior Leaders, Committees, and Members.
- Lead contract procurement and performance management of FM providers and consultants.
- Promote continual improvement and systems thinking across all operational areas.
- Significant senior-level experience in FM, property, or estates management within the public sector.
- Experience in corporate health & safety leadership, strategy setting, and risk response.
- A proven track record in capital programme management, including cross-service stakeholder coordination.
- Knowledge of FM legislative and statutory frameworks, particularly in a local authority setting.
- Strong understanding of emergency planning and business continuity frameworks.
- Comfortable managing large multi-disciplinary teams and interacting with senior stakeholders, Members, and external agencies.
- Degree in Facilities Management, Property, or similar field (essential)
- CIWFM or other professional accreditation (desirable)
- Project Management qualification (PRINCE2 or equivalent) – desirable
- IOSH or NEBOSH certification – desirable
