Head of Capital Delivery

Public Sector; Greater London; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking an experienced Head of Capital Delivery. This pivotal role involves overseeing significant capital programmes, leading teams in project management, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in construction within the public sector and strong financial management skills. This role provides an opportunity to influence housing quality and safety for residents.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering major construction or refurbishment programmes.
• Strong expertise in contract management and CDM compliance.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, procurement, and delivery of major capital works.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary teams and ensure programmes are delivered efficiently.
• Shape and procure future capital contracts.

Skills

Contract management

Financial management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Dispute resolution

Education

Relevant degree (e.g., surveying, engineering, architecture)

Job description

Head of Capital Delivery

Hackney Council

Property & Asset Management | Climate, Homes & Economy Directorate

Salary: £76,872 – £78,090

Goodman Masson is pleased to partner with Hackney Council to recruit a Head of Capital Delivery — a pivotal leadership role responsible for delivering one of the most complex and high-value capital programmes in the borough, with projects exceeding £50m.

Sitting within the Property and Asset Management service, you will lead the planning, procurement, and delivery of major capital works across Hackney’s housing stock. This includes programmes to improve building safety, modernise homes, meet regulatory requirements, and support the Council’s long-term Asset Management Strategy. You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, including Project Managers, Clerks of Works, Resident Liaison Officers and technical support staff, ensuring programmes are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and to high quality standards.

The role requires extensive experience managing large-scale construction projects—ideally within social housing—and a strong track record of financial planning, contract administration and performance management. You will oversee complex contract portfolios, manage contractor performance, lead negotiations, resolve disputes, and ensure all projects meet governance, health and safety, CDM and quality benchmarks. You will also shape and procure future capital contracts, embedding lessons learned and anticipating evolving regulatory demands.

As a senior leader within PAM, you will contribute to the wider Housing directorate’s strategic direction, working closely with Building Maintenance, Regeneration, Tenancy & Leasehold Services and other partners to deliver coordinated, resident-focused outcomes. You will be comfortable representing the Council at planning meetings, governance boards, and resident forums, providing confident leadership and clear decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering major construction or refurbishment programmes in a complex public sector or housing environment
• Strong expertise in contract management, commercial oversight, CDM compliance and dispute resolution
• Proven ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams and drive performance in a challenging operational context
• Excellent financial management skills, with experience of valuations, final accounts, budget control and reporting
• Strong communication and stakeholder skills, including engaging confidently with residents, councillors and contractors
• A relevant degree (e.g., surveying, engineering, architecture) or equivalent experience; professional project management qualifications desirable

This is an opportunity to shape the future of Hackney’s housing stock, improve safety and quality for residents, and lead one of London’s most ambitious capital programmes.

For further information or to apply, please contact [e-mail]