Head of Capital Delivery

London Borough Of Redbridge; Greater London; On-site; GBP 99,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking a Head of Capital Delivery to lead a new team focused on transformative capital projects. The role involves managing high-value initiatives, fostering relationships with key stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with financial and regulatory processes. The ideal candidate should have experience in capital development and strong negotiation skills, supported by a relevant project management qualification. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing a capital development programme.
• Detailed knowledge of financial, legal and planning processes/regulations.
• Excellent people skills and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a new central team focusing on capital development.
• Foster client relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure effective management of high value projects.

Skills

Client relationship management

Negotiation and influence

Programme management

Political awareness

Education

Project management qualification

Job description

Head of Capital Delivery

Employer: London Borough of Redbridge

Location: Redbridge, London

Salary: £99,963 - £103,893

Closing date: 5 Jan 2026

Sector: Land, Property, Construction

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Specialism: Asset & Facilities Management, Finance and Investment, Planning and Development, Infrastructure

Level: Head of, Managing Director, Partner, Senior Manager, MRICS

Business Type: Client, Public Sector

Job Details

Head of Capital Delivery

Redbridge, London

£99,963 - £103,893

Momentum is building in Redbridge. An invigorated sense of direction and potential is setting ambitious plans for the future. And this is creating some of the most exciting career propositions in London. This is your chance to be part of a new management team with a mandate for change and a shared sense of purpose.

This is a role with immense scope and opportunity. We are rethinking our approach to our capital development programme, creating a more centralised approach that will give better corporate oversight of key programmes and how they connect to our strategic priorities for Redbridge. And it will give us greater capacity and expertise to grow the programme, linking to ambitious regeneration programmes that include the redevelopment of Ilford town centre, and a new civic centre.

At the same time, the Council is undertaking a strategic assets review that will shape a clear strategic asset management plan, including potential sites for development alongside others better suited for disposal.

You’ll lead this new central team, fostering first class client relationships with key stakeholders in the organisation, such as Housing, Education and Leisure colleagues. You’ll ensure a consistent approach to managing high value projects and that this high‑profile work benefits from expert professional insight and experience and first‑class programme management.

It’s a role that comes with significant scrutiny, so it’s important that you have a good appreciation of the dynamics of operating within a political setting, and that you can negotiate and influence effectively on priorities to achieve consensus.

You will already have a proven track record in managing a capital development programme and as well as detailed knowledge of appropriate financial, legal and planning processes/regulations, it’s likely that you’ll have a relevant project management qualification. Your technical expertise will be backed up by excellent people skills, a forward‑thinking mindset and the communication skills that together will enable you to articulate a clear vision for this function and secure buy‑in from key stakeholders.

Closing date: 5th January