Director of Capital Projects & Sustainability

Job Title: Director of Capital Projects & Sustainability

Join Our Team as the Director of Capital Projects & Sustainability!

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for capital building projects and sustainability? Do you have the expertise to drive transformative change and lead high-profile projects? If so, we would like to invite you to apply for the role of Director of Capital Projects & Sustainability at Liverpool city council.

As the Director of Capital Projects & Sustainability, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our city. This is a new and exciting role responsible for leading the council’s capital buildings programme and driving our ambitious sustainability and net zero agendas. Your leadership will ensure that all high-profile construction and specialist capital projects are delivered within agreed budgets and timescales, while also championing sustainability initiatives.

The role of Director of Capital Projects & Sustainability key stand outs would be:

• To lead an extensive programme within the capital and sustainability teams to achieve the council’s objectives and support organisation-wide culture change
• Lead on the development of major capital building projects, including schools capital, council buildings including heritage assets, heat network programme, managing a team of multi-disciplinary specialists
• Develop and implement policies and action plans aligned with local, regional, and national climate goals and engage with internal and external stakeholders
• Drive the transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient council and city, ensuring the effective delivery of our energy and sustainability programmes
• Represent the council’s interests in negotiations with stakeholders, investors, and government on net zero and climate-associated initiatives

We are looking for a candidate with:

• Substantial senior management experience in a major, complex organisation relevant to supervising high-profile local authority projects and programmes
• Extensive knowledge of capital project delivery, budget management energy management, sustainability, and carbon reduction
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams and influence both internally and externally
• A demonstrable track record of driving tangible change and improvement

This is a hybrid role based at the Cunard Building in Liverpool 2/3 days a week, dependant on business needs.

Join us in making a difference and leading the way towards a sustainable future in Liverpool. Apply now to become our Director of Capital Projects & Sustainability!

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next steps:

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 14th September 2025

Shortlisting date: W/C Monday 15th September 2025

Interview date: W/C Monday 22nd - 29th September 2025

Interview type: Face to Face with competency based questions

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

Please note: this vacancy is classified as a politically restricted position.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Claire Harris on [email protected]