Director of Estates – BRL
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £109,131 to £120,209 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Plus additional company benefits, including holiday, pensions, discounts, life assurance. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 February 2026 |
| Location: | Barking Riverside, London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | London and Quadrant Housing Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7578 |
Summary
Title: Director of Estates – BRL
Contract Type: 6 Month Fixed Term
Location: Barking Riverside, London
Persona: Site Based
Salary: £109,131-120,209
Closing date for completed applications: Monday 24th February 2026
Interviews will be held on: Friday 27th February 2026 or Monday 2nd March 2026
Please click here for the role profile - Director of Estates - BRL.docx
https://barkingriverside.london/
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated
Overlooking the iconic River Thames, Barking Riverside is founded on an ambitious vision for what good development can achieve. One of the most exciting new developments in Europe, the project will help transform a 443-acre brownfield site into a new London district everyone can be proud of. Co-created in close partnership with existing residents, the area is growing to become an exciting and vibrant neighbourhood of up to 20,000 homes, commercial and leisure space, new schools and facilities, public open spaces, and riverside walks. Connectivity has already been enhanced by a new London Overground station and an UberBoat by Thames Clippers pier.
The project is being delivered by master developer Barking Riverside Limited (BRL), a joint venture between L&Q and the Mayor of London. BRL are partnering with local people, stakeholders, plot developers, and industry leading consultancies and experts to help create a place that is ‘Barking Made’, with pride and purpose for everyone.
The Director of Estates is a key leadership position in the BRL team who will take full responsibility for the management of the public realm at BRL including public buildings and the let commercial properties, ensuring these are managed professionally whilst providing good value for money for BRL and the Barking Riverside Residents.
The role requires strong operational skills and extensive knowledge of residential service charges, the legal framework and how this is implemented in practice. Specifically, experience in a complex estate wide service charges and working with multiple residential developers/landlords is desirable.
This role also demands a strategic approach, looking forwards to influence the development of Barking Riverside to support the BRL Boards aim to deliver a place that not only delivers high quality housing and public spaces, but a legacy to be proud of.
The role also entails helping to establish and supporting the resident led Barking Riverside Community Interest Company, providing the executive function during their formation years and supporting them to becoming a self-sufficient body that can take on the long-term stewardship of the Barking Riverside development.
Skills and Experience:
An experienced commercial thinker, able to understand contracts and drive performance. Able to demonstrate and build a culture of excellence in stakeholder management.
Extensive experience of Estate management and service charging within the regeneration, development and housing sectors or other large estate owner/land manager.
A sector specialist with extensive knowledge of the legal and financial frameworks of residential service charges and able to demonstrate extensive financial and commercial acumen, including associated risk management skills at the highest level.
Highly developed ‘people management’ skills, able to lead, motivate and inspire others at all levels to deliver against demanding objectives.
Highly developed communication skills, able to produce quality materials and deliver to a wide range of stakeholders, adapting to the audience as needed.
Degree (or equivalent) in relevant business / estate, land or housing management discipline and/or demonstrable experience in delivery at this level.
Professional body (MRICS or equivalent) accreditation in development, estate, land or housing management is desirable.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk
About L&Q:
We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness, and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.
250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q.
L&Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. Click here to read more.
At L&Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.
Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!
#TJ
Contract Type: 6 Month Fixed Term
Location: Barking Riverside, London
Persona: Site Based
Salary: £109,131-120,209
Closing date for completed applications: Monday 24th February 2026
Interviews will be held on: Friday 27th February 2026 or Monday 2nd March 2026
Please click here for the role profile - Director of Estates - BRL.docx
https://barkingriverside.london/
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated
Overlooking the iconic River Thames, Barking Riverside is founded on an ambitious vision for what good development can achieve. One of the most exciting new developments in Europe, the project will help transform a 443-acre brownfield site into a new London district everyone can be proud of. Co-created in close partnership with existing residents, the area is growing to become an exciting and vibrant neighbourhood of up to 20,000 homes, commercial and leisure space, new schools and facilities, public open spaces, and riverside walks. Connectivity has already been enhanced by a new London Overground station and an UberBoat by Thames Clippers pier.
The project is being delivered by master developer Barking Riverside Limited (BRL), a joint venture between L&Q and the Mayor of London. BRL are partnering with local people, stakeholders, plot developers, and industry leading consultancies and experts to help create a place that is ‘Barking Made’, with pride and purpose for everyone.
The Director of Estates is a key leadership position in the BRL team who will take full responsibility for the management of the public realm at BRL including public buildings and the let commercial properties, ensuring these are managed professionally whilst providing good value for money for BRL and the Barking Riverside Residents.
The role requires strong operational skills and extensive knowledge of residential service charges, the legal framework and how this is implemented in practice. Specifically, experience in a complex estate wide service charges and working with multiple residential developers/landlords is desirable.
This role also demands a strategic approach, looking forwards to influence the development of Barking Riverside to support the BRL Boards aim to deliver a place that not only delivers high quality housing and public spaces, but a legacy to be proud of.
The role also entails helping to establish and supporting the resident led Barking Riverside Community Interest Company, providing the executive function during their formation years and supporting them to becoming a self-sufficient body that can take on the long-term stewardship of the Barking Riverside development.
Skills and Experience:
An experienced commercial thinker, able to understand contracts and drive performance. Able to demonstrate and build a culture of excellence in stakeholder management.
Extensive experience of Estate management and service charging within the regeneration, development and housing sectors or other large estate owner/land manager.
A sector specialist with extensive knowledge of the legal and financial frameworks of residential service charges and able to demonstrate extensive financial and commercial acumen, including associated risk management skills at the highest level.
Highly developed ‘people management’ skills, able to lead, motivate and inspire others at all levels to deliver against demanding objectives.
Highly developed communication skills, able to produce quality materials and deliver to a wide range of stakeholders, adapting to the audience as needed.
Degree (or equivalent) in relevant business / estate, land or housing management discipline and/or demonstrable experience in delivery at this level.
Professional body (MRICS or equivalent) accreditation in development, estate, land or housing management is desirable.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk
About L&Q:
We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness, and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.
250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q.
L&Q strongly believe a diverse and inclusive workforce is important, and inclusion is part of our core values and everyday working practices. We make hiring decisions based on your experiences, skills and merits and we are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. Click here to read more.
At L&Q, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.
Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!
#TJ