Reference: 5271
Salary: £58,217 per annum
Contract type: Fixed term contract for 18-months (with potential to extend if further funding becomes available)
Interview date: week commencing 26th October 2026
Application closing date: Thursday 8th October 2026 at 23:59
Good Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayor’s environment, transport and economic strategies and for the effective implementation of the London Plan. The Directorate is also responsible for regeneration (where the programme is not housing led), enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work.
The Mayor’s Infrastructure Coordination Service (ICS) is an innovative, award-winning, multi-disciplinary team that drives better collaboration in the planning and delivery of London’s utility infrastructure. The ICS operates three main service lines: the Streets Service (promoting collaborative street works and the “dig once” approach), the Development Service (accelerating utility connections for strategic developments), and the Planning Service (undertaking long-term infrastructure planning for London). This advertised role will sit within the Development Service of the ICS, who partner alongside developers, utility companies and infrastructure providers, regulators, industry representatives, London Councils and boroughs. The team is working in partnership with New Homes Accelerator (NHA) London programme, to accelerate the delivery of housing sites where they face infrastructure issues.
The Government’s New Homes Accelerator (NHA) is a programme established by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to speed up the delivery of large-scale housing developments that have stalled. The NHA aims to increase the delivery of homes by the end of this Parliament (2029). Since the NHA was established, MHCLG, GLA and London Councils officers have worked in partnership to analyse London’s stalled sites and identify suitable interventions to accelerate their delivery.
In early 2026, we established the NHA LDN team, to take a more proactive, London-led role, to identify stalled housing sites and finding practical ways to get them moving again. That means using our powers, data and networks to make things happen. We escalate sites where delivery challenges cannot be addressed through these resources to the MHCLG NHA team for action. They will then provide support with engagement where the challenges relate to other government departments or will work to address policy and systems issues if these are the blockers.
This GLA New Homes Accelerator Team acts as our central point of coordination within the GLA to other internal teams and to MHCLG, London boroughs and external partners, minimising disjointed or duplicative communication to key partner organisations. They will work closely with other teams to unblock sites and get homes built in London
The Mayor's Infrastructure Coordination Service is working in partnership with the New Homes Accelerator London programme to help unlock barriers to housing delivery across the capital.
As a Senior Technical Project Officer, you will play a key role in managing high-profile projects and technical processes that support the coordination of infrastructure and development. Working across the NHA and wider ICS team, you will bring together key partners to help address utility connection challenges affecting housing delivery.
You will help deliver a varied portfolio of work, combining project management, stakeholder engagement, technical analysis and policy development. This will include using innovative digital tools and infrastructure data to support decision-making, monitoring programme performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and helping to develop new approaches that create lasting change across the sector.
The role offers a unique opportunity to work at the heart of London's infrastructure and housing agenda, supporting projects that have a tangible impact on the delivery of new homes and the future planning of the city's infrastructure networks.
To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:
…is analysing and interpreting situations from a variety of viewpoints, and finding creative, workable and timely solutions.
Level 3 indicators of effective performance
…is gathering intelligence (information, opinion and data) from varied sources, making sense of it, testing its validity and drawing conclusions that can lead to practical benefits.
Level 3 indicators of effective performance
… is thinking ahead; managing time, priorities and risk; and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard .
Level 2 indicators of effective performance:
… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us.
Level 3 indicators of effective performance:
… is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people; and sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.
Level 2 indicators of effective performance:
… is understanding and being sensitive to organisational dynamics, culture and politics across and beyond the GLA and shaping our approach accordingly.
Level 2 Indicators of Effective Performance
The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework
This role is based at London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL).
If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:
Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.
Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)
As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.
We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Alec Scragg would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at alec.scragg@london.gov.uk.
To find out more about the Infrastructure Coordination Service and what it is like to work in the team, we encourage prospective applicants to visit our team microsite: GLA's Infrastructure Coordination Service: New Roles. The microsite provides an overview of the team’s work, current priorities and impact, as well as details of two online information webinars where you can hear more about the roles and ask questions directly to members of the team.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk who support the GLA with recruitment.
Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.
If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.
The interview/assessment date is: week commencing 26th October 2026.
London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.
Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.
GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.
In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.
Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.
If you are a GLA employee applying for an internal fixed-term position, as an internal secondment opportunity, you must ensure you satisfy the following secondment policy criteria listed below before applying
If you do meet the criteria listed above, you will need to complete the Approval for secondment application form and gain line manager approval, before emailing the fully completed form to the Resourcing Assistant who is managing the vacancy. This form must be received by the closing date of the vacancy. Failure to provide this form will mean your application cannot be progressed.
If you are unable to satisfy all of the criteria, unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for this vacancy as an internal secondment. For further information, please see Secondment Policy and Procedure.
IMPORTANT: If you are a current GLA employee on a fixed-term contract, which is due to end BEFORE the end date of this vacancy, you DO NOT NEED to complete the Approval for secondment application form as it is not a secondment.
If you are successful in securing this secondment opportunity, you will need to be released from your existing role, so please ensure that you make your line manager aware of your application.
If you have a disability which makes submitting an online application form difficult, please contact resourcingteam@london.gov.uk.
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Our main job is to keep the city moving, working and growing but to do that, we have to listen. Constant improvements across the network are fuelled by feedback and comments from customers, as well as work within communities, representative groups, businesses and other London transport stakeholders.
But our progress also depends on technology and data. With the future at our fingertips, we’ve already used it to revolutionise travel payments (think Oyster and contactless payment cards), and improved travel information. Tech and data is essential, not just to our future, but to others’: third parties use our data to power apps and services vital to customer journeys.
So what’s next? As well as continuing to deliver Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan’s strategy and commitments on transport, our programme of capital investments is still one of the largest. We launched the Elizabeth line, we’re modernising services and stations and making travel safer for all.
