Head of major works delivery

Head of Major Works Delivery

Employer: Sutton Housing Partnership Ltd

Location(s): Sutton Gate, London

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time, on-site up to 3 days per week.

Grade: Band 7

Hours Per Week: 36

Salary Range: Competitive salary of £65,289 - £75,037 pa, plus LGPS pension and attractive benefits. Pay award pending for 2026

Leave Entitlement: 33 days

Closing Date: 22nd June 2026

Anticipated Interview Dates(s): 30th June 2026

Sutton Housing Partnership

We are a groundbreaking, innovative housing partnership working as a not‑for‑profit organisation in the Borough of Sutton with ambitious objectives for making Sutton a great place to live.

Formed in April 2006 as an Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) we work in partnership with Sutton Council and its residents, managing over 6,000 council properties and over 1,470 leasehold properties in Sutton.

The Opportunity

If you’ve led major works programmes and know the difference between delivering projects and delivering outcomes for residents, this is one worth your attention.

Sutton Housing Partnership is looking for a Head of Major Works Delivery to take ownership of a significant capital investment programme across its housing stock. This is a senior leadership role, responsible for driving performance, quality and value across major works projects typically ranging from £1m–£5m.

You’ll be leading from the front setting direction, managing delivery and making sure both residents and the organisation see real, measurable results.

In UK social housing, major works programmes are one of the biggest drivers of both resident satisfaction and long‑term asset value get it right, and you impact thousands of homes in a very real way.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Leading and developing the Major Works team to deliver a high‑performing, accountable service
• Overseeing delivery of capital programmes ( £1m–£5m ), ensuring works are completed on time, within budget and to the required quality
• Managing contractors and supply chain partners, ensuring strong commercial control and contract compliance
• Driving resident engagement across major works programmes, ensuring communication is clear and customer experience is prioritised
• Ensuring full compliance with asset management, building safety and CDM regulations
• Owning budget planning, forecasting and financial performance across programmes
• Leading service improvement initiatives to drive efficiency, performance and value for money
• Working closely with senior leadership and internal teams to align delivery with wider organisational objectives

Qualifications Required

• A professional building services qualification, e.g., RICS, CIOB

Essential Requirements

• Solid track record delivering major works programmes in social housing
• Experience managing capital investment in the £1m–£5m range
• Proven leadership teams respond to you, performance follows
• Strong contractor and commercial management
• Good working knowledge of building safety, compliance and CDM
• Budget management and financial reporting experience
• RICS, CIOB or CIH qualification, or actively working towards one

SHP total reward offer includes

• 33 days annual leave, plus statutory holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependents
• Hybrid working and a modern, flexible working environment
• Simply Health medical cash plan
• Staff Benefit platform via Pluxee
• HOME Award scheme1
• Professional Development

This role requires:

Weekend & evening working hours where required

Mobile working

Before applying, please refer to the role profile and ensure you meet the essential criteria.