EDAROTH appoints programme director to support delivery scale-up in the UK

EDAROTH, the social and affordable housing developer owned by AtkinsRéalis, has appointed Toby Bonner as programme director to bolster its capability and ambition to accelerate the delivery of high‑quality, sustainable homes across the UK.

Bonner brings nearly 25 years’ experience in housing development, project management and large‑scale programme delivery to EDAROTH (Everybody Deserves A Roof Over Their Head) at a time when the UK housing sector is seeking new, scalable solutions to unlock supply.

His experience and insight into the challenges facing housing associations, local authorities and developers today strengthens EDAROTH’s ability to scale-up its operation to meet the demands of the UK housing sector.

Bonner said: “I’m excited by the opportunity to help shape EDAROTH into a delivery partner of choice for the sector. “With the broad expertise of AtkinsRéalis behind us, we have the capability to offer something genuinely additive to the market which means homes delivered quickly, reliably and with a clear focus on long‑term performance.

“My priority is to accelerate the pipeline to help drive substantial, tangible growth and I believe modern methods of construction (MMC) and industrialised delivery models must play a pivotal role in that, if the UK is to address long‑standing supply gaps.”

Bonner added that while traditional development will continue to be essential, ‘it’s not going to get us to where we need to be’, and he emphasised that organisations across the sector are increasingly eager to explore new delivery models that reduce programme risk, speed up delivery and provide long‑term quality assurance.

Mark Powell, managing director of EDAROTH, said: “Toby brings vast sector knowledge, strategic leadership and a passion for innovation to EDAROTH at a crucial time for the business. His appointment reinforces our commitment to scaling-up EDAROTH and delivering high‑quality, energy‑efficient homes at pace.”

Bonner joins EDAROTH from L&Q, where he served as Director of Development & Project Management, overseeing the delivery of more than 10,000 homes and commercial units. His earlier career includes more than a decade at Madlins LLP and senior roles in development and asset management across the housing sector.