Director of Strategic Delivery


Company:	London and Quadrant Housing Trust
Salary:	Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more…
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	18 Aug 2026
Closing date:	1 Sept 2026

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Summary

Join our Barking Riverside Team:

Barking Riverside is one of the largest and most ambitious regeneration projects in Europe, transforming East London into a thriving new community. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future delivery of a nationally significant development.

As Director of Strategic Delivery, you will lead BRL's Strategic Delivery function, overseeing infrastructure and commercial activities across the business. You will be responsible for legal, governance, risk management, programme management, commercial reporting and strategic project delivery, ensuring the successful facilitation of serviced land parcels, land disposals and commercial property lettings.

Reporting directly to the BRL Managing Director and sitting on the Executive Team, you will provide strategic leadership and governance oversight, helping to drive the delivery of the business plan, maximise commercial returns and achieve long-term regeneration objectives. This role is critical in ensuring that complex projects are delivered successfully while maintaining strong relationships with developers, contractors, local authorities, shareholders, funders and other key stakeholders.

If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!

Your impact in the role:

Lead the Strategic Delivery function, providing direction across infrastructure, governance, commercial and programme management activities.

Oversee the successful delivery of complex development and infrastructure projects from inception through to completion.

Lead contract and commercial negotiations and oversee contract management to optimise business outcomes.

Build and maintain strong partnerships with developers, contractors, consultants, local authorities, registered providers, shareholders, funders and other stakeholders.

Responsible for financial appraisals, cashflow management, risk mitigation, programme performance and expenditure control.

Lead and develop a high-performing team, providing direction and support to managers and consultants.

Drive the delivery of the BRL Business Plan while balancing programme, cost, quality, commercial and social value objectives.

Champion compliance with health and safety, governance and regulatory requirements across all areas of responsibility.

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