Head of Delivery

Joshua Robert Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive housing association in Birmingham is seeking a Head of Delivery to oversee housing adaptation and development projects. This senior leadership role offers a competitive salary starting at £70,000+. Candidates should have extensive experience in construction, proven leadership of large projects, and strong stakeholder management skills. Join a dynamic team driving excellence and innovation in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in construction or housing project delivery, ideally within social housing.
• Proven leadership of large, multi-million-pound projects and teams of contractors.
• Outstanding organisational, strategic, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Directing and overseeing a diverse portfolio of housing adaptation and development projects.
• Leading multiple project teams and contractor networks to deliver high-quality results.
• Implementing continuous improvement initiatives to optimise delivery processes.

Skills

Construction project delivery

Leadership of large projects

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Strategic communication

Job description

Head of Delivery - Housing & Social Adaptations

Birmingham Permanent £70,000+

An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen for a senior delivery professional to take the helm of housing adaptation and development projects across Birmingham. My client, a forward-thinking Housing Association, is looking for a Head of Delivery to drive excellence, efficiency, and innovation across all projects.

The Role

This is a strategic leadership position with responsibility for:

• Directing and overseeing a diverse portfolio of housing adaptation and development projects.
• Leading multiple project teams and contractor networks to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.
• Setting standards for quality, cost control, and health & safety compliance.
• Implementing continuous improvement initiatives to optimise delivery processes.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with residents, stakeholders, and partner organisations.
• Reporting to senior leadership and providing insight on delivery performance, risks, and solutions.

What You\'ll Bring

• Extensive experience in construction or housing project delivery, ideally within social housing.
• Proven leadership of large, multi-million-pound projects and teams of contractors.
• Outstanding organisational, strategic, and communication skills.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach with the ability to deliver results across multiple projects.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to influence, inspire, and drive alignment across teams.

The Opportunity

• Competitive salary starting at £70,000+
• Permanent, senior leadership role with significant impact and responsibility
• A chance to shape and lead project delivery across a major housing programme

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact David Lane on (phone number removed).