Head of Major Works

Westminster City Council; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent local authority in the UK is seeking a Head of Major Works to lead their housing capital programme valued at over £40 million annually. This role involves strategic leadership, managing a team of up to 60, and ensuring high-quality project delivery while keeping residents at the core of every decision. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in construction management, financially manage large-scale projects, and boost a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement among staff and contractors.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing capital programmes.
• Experience with existing housing stock improvement.
• Comfortable working with listed estates and modern developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major housing works.
• Ensure projects meet the highest standards.
• Motivate teams and contractors for quality outcomes.

Skills

Construction management

Strategic vision

Financial management

Team leadership

Resident engagement

Project delivery

Job description

Few places in the UK offer a built environment as unique and diverse as Westminster. From architecturally significant estates – including listed buildings that demand sensitive and expert stewardship – to modern housing that requires innovative, future-focused investment. The Head of Major Works will play a role in shaping the future of communities across one of the world’s most iconic cities.

THE ROLE

Westminster is home to more than 250,000 residents and 50,000 businesses. Our diverse communities, thriving high streets, night time economy and international tourism are internationally recognised and in the heart of the city we provide 22,000 homes to tenants and leaseholders.

The Head of Major Works will lead the delivery of Westminster’s Housing Major Works £40million plus annual capital programme. You will provide both strategic vision and operational leadership, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standard while keeping residents at the heart of every decision. With responsibility for a team of up to 60 staff and extensive contractor resources, you will drive performance, accountability, and innovation across a large-scale, high-profile programme.

The remit of this role spans all construction activities through to handover. You will balance technical excellence and financial rigour with outstanding communication and collaboration, ensuring residents are engaged, informed, and empowered throughout the process.

We’re looking for a construction professional with significant experience of capital programmes and the complexities of improving and preserving existing housing stock. You will be as comfortable working on listed estates as you are shaping investment in modern developments, with the expertise to safeguard Westminster’s architectural legacy while delivering modern standards and sustainability.

Equally important will be your ability to create and inspire a resident-focused workforce – building a culture of pride, care, and professionalism. You will be a visible leader, motivating teams and contractors to deliver high quality, cost-effective outcomes, and championing continuous improvement.

INFORMATION

For further details, please click on the role profile and useful links below, or for more information please contact Sunita Patel at [e-mail] or Jamie Brown at [e-mail] .

Role Profile

Structure Chart

Timeline

Closing Date : Sunday 25th January 2026

Longlist Meeting : 29th January 2026

Technical Interviews : 4th & 5th February 2026

Final Panel : Monday 9th February 2026 (All-day)

Useful Links

Housing Services Annual Report

Fairer Westminster Delivery Plan

Regulatory Judgement : February 2025

How to apply

To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared :

• Your CV (no more than three sides of A4).
• A supporting statement (no more than three sides of A4) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.

If our client is a member of the Disability Confident Scheme and you would like to apply under the scheme, please state that clearly at the top of your supporting statement, along with any adjustments you require to be made if invited for interview.