Job Description
Title: Head of Capital Works Salary: £86,889 - £96,983Hours per week: 36Alternative flexible working options available/open to discussionAdecco Public Sector is proud to be working with the London Borough of Camden, as they seek to recruit a critical Head of Service role to work within their Senior Leadership Team. As part of this recruitment drive, a fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the London Borough of Camden as their Head of Capital Works.About the RoleThis role leads Capital Works delivery for the Council's Property Management Division. The division looks after the Council's housing stock and delivers capital works for a number of the schools in the borough. The Council has 33,000 homes and maintains 49 schools and children's centres.The Council's housing capital programme is valued at £670m as part of the Housing Investment Strategy which was approved January 2025. Working closely with the property asset management team, the Capital Works team is responsible for the delivery of fabric, fire safety and mechanical and electrical capital works across the Council's homes and schools.The Head of Capital Works is responsible for managing and developing a team of programme managers, project managers and technical officers.The post holder will work with the Heads of Service within the Property Management Division and with key stakeholders from across the Council, building a collaborative environment to develop better ways of working, our systems and our approach to stakeholder engagement. The post holder will need to build strong relationships with key stakeholders in a public facing environment, keep up to date with process and project best practice and advise on high level strategic direction.The Capital Works team also plays a critical part in discharging our obligations under the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023 and also the Building Safety Act 2022, by delivering work to tall buildings and making sure due processes are followed. The Council has a strong Building Safety function and the senior management team works collaboratively to make sure Regulatory Standards are met.About YouYou will have a strong track record in capital works delivery, preferably in a social housing setting. In particular you will be experienced in working with supply chain partners at a senior level and managing both large contractors and specialist suppliers. Commercial awareness is also required as is the ability to work with consultant contract administrators to manage contracts effectively and make sure the Council secures the right outcomes with regards time, quality and cost. Some specific responsibilities include:
- Programme & Financial Management - Lead annual capital works budgets (£670m over ), ensure robust forecasting, financial monitoring, reporting, and compliance with procurement rules and business case requirements.
- Project Delivery & Compliance - Oversee statutory approvals, Building Safety Act duties, health & safety (incl. CDM regs), and ensure projects meet sustainability, value-for-money, and asset management strategy objectives.
- Stakeholder & Resident Engagement - Manage strong relationships with residents, schools, tenants, leaseholders, and councillors, ensuring effective consultation and representation at forums and committees.
- Contracts, Design & Innovation - Work with internal/external design teams, contractors, and advisors to deliver high-quality, innovative, sustainable projects, including Retrofit at Scale and grant-funded energy initiatives.
In addition: You will need to be flexible and be able to adjust to the fluctuating demands and pressures, whilst providing a consistent service. You will be required to work at the office as required, as well as on-site and at home.Work EnvironmentWe want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our citizens are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.The post holder will work from Council buildings or from home in line with Council policies in an 'agile' way in a flexible and paperless work environment, prioritising their own work within the empowered and enabled team culture recognising and utilising the expertise of others where appropriate.Asking for Adjustments Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on , at or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG or contact our recruitment partner, using the contact details below.How to applyFor further information about the role, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our recruitment partner at Adecco, Sam Duggan. Email:
To apply for this position please send the following:
- A 1 page maximum supporting statement
- Your most up to date CV highlighting your relevant experience.
This position will close on 2nd November 2025.
Interviews will begin week commencing 10th November 2025.
