Head of Corporate Capital Projects

London Borough of Tower Hamlets; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking a senior leader to head its Corporate Capital Projects portfolio. You will direct a multi-disciplinary, high-value capital programme, providing strategic advice, financial governance and strong leadership across regeneration and development initiatives.

The role requires delivery focus, stakeholder engagement at elected Member level and external partnership development to maximise funding and investment opportunities across major capital projects.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex, high-value capital schemes.
• Strong leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
• Track record of strategic advisory to elected Members and senior officers.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a multi-million-pound capital programme.
• Provide strategic leadership to internal and external teams.
• Oversee procurement processes and contract close.
• Own capital budgets with robust financial management and value for money.
• Develop strategic business cases and project delivery plans.
• Report to elected Members and external partners.
• Maximise funding and investment opportunities.
• Collaborate with Asset Management on feasibility and cost planning.

Skills

Major capital project delivery

Regeneration projects

Funding & procurement routes

Commercial negotiations

Public sector frameworks

Strategic investment planning

Risk management

Job description

Goodman Masson is exclusively partnering with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets in the appointment of a Head of Corporate Capital Projects.

About London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets is delivering one of the most ambitious regeneration and housing programmes in London. Home to globally significant economic centres and diverse, established communities, the borough presents a unique opportunity to shape growth at scale. Our ambition is not simply to accommodate growth, but to harness it to create exceptional places, deliver thousands of new homes, support economic prosperity and ensure that residents benefit from investment in their neighbourhoods.

As a senior leader, you will provide strategic direction across a portfolio of high-profile regeneration and development programmes, navigating complexity, building influential partnerships and driving delivery. You will help shape the borough's future places, ensuring regeneration leaves a positive and lasting legacy for current and future generations.

As part of this ambition, the Council is seeking an exceptional Head of Corporate Capital Projects to provide senior leadership across its multi-million-pound capital programme.

This is a significant opportunity to join the Council at an important stage of its regeneration and development programme and to make a tangible contribution to the borough's future.

The opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Regeneration & Development, the Head of Corporate Capital Projects will lead the successful delivery of a complex portfolio of high-value capital schemes.

You will provide strategic leadership and expert advice across the full capital project lifecycle — from investment planning, feasibility and design through procurement, construction, completion and handover.

As the Council's key corporate expert in capital delivery, you will ensure that projects are delivered to a high standard, within robust financial and governance frameworks and in alignment with the Council's strategic priorities.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams and work collaboratively across the Council, with elected Members, professional advisers, contractors, delivery partners and external organisations.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

• Leading the delivery of the Council's ambitious capital programme.
• Providing strategic leadership to internal and external multidisciplinary teams.
• Taking responsibility for complex capital projects from inception through to completion.
• Leading procurement processes, commercial negotiations and contract close.
• Taking ownership of capital budgets and ensuring robust financial management, cost control and value for money.
• Developing strategic business cases, Project Initiation Documents and project delivery plans.
• Advising and reporting to elected Members, senior officers and external partners.
• Working with colleagues and external partners to maximise funding and investment opportunities.
• Working with Asset Management on feasibility studies, surveys and cost planning.
• Ensuring contractual, legal, financial and procurement obligations are effectively managed.
• Leading, developing and motivating high-performing professional teams.
• Deputising for the Director of Regeneration & Development when required.

About you

We are looking for an experienced senior capital delivery professional with a strong track record of delivering complex, high-value projects.

You will bring substantial experience of leading technical and multidisciplinary teams, together with significant senior-level experience of managing capital projects and programmes.

You will have strong knowledge of:

• Major capital project and programme delivery.
• Development and regeneration projects.
• Funding and procurement routes.
• Commercial negotiations and contract management.
• Local government financial, legal, procurement and governance frameworks.
• Strategic asset and investment planning.
• Project and programme risk management.

You will be a confident and credible leader with the ability to work effectively with elected Members, senior officers, professional advisers, contractors and external partners.

You will also have a proven record of developing and motivating teams, leading organisational change and delivering measurable improvements in service performance.

Most importantly, you will be able to combine strategic thinking with a strong focus on delivery, bringing clarity, accountability and commercial discipline to a complex capital programme.

Our Values

Tower Hamlets Council's values underpin the way it works with residents, communities, partners and colleagues.

TOGETHER

We work across boundaries and with partners to achieve the best outcomes for Tower Hamlets.

OPEN

We communicate clearly, honestly and transparently and remain approachable to colleagues, partners and communities.

WILLING

We are willing to challenge, innovate and take accountability for improving the way we work.

EXCELLENT

We empower one another to deliver high-quality services and go the extra mile.

RESPECT

We respect all communities and recognise that they are at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for a leader who demonstrates these values in their approach to people, partnerships and delivery.

Why Tower Hamlets?

This is an opportunity to take a senior leadership role in one of London's most dynamic boroughs and to help deliver investment that will have a lasting impact on local communities.

You will have the opportunity to lead a substantial capital portfolio, influence strategic investment decisions and work across a wide range of complex regeneration and development initiatives.

For the right individual, this is a role where your leadership, technical expertise and ability to deliver will make a visible difference.

Link to our Future Places plan - Tower Hamlets Future Places