Consultant McBains Cooper has been appointed to oversee delivery of the 28-storey block on the site of the former Trocoll House office building.
The site has been acquired by Patrizia UK for the development of a 150,000 sq ft scheme containing 92 one-bed and 106 two-bed apartments.
The Enquirer understands the tender race will start in Q3 this year with a construction start planned for early 2017.
Mark Leeson, director of Design at McBains Cooper, said: “We are delighted to have been chosen to deliver this project, based on our expertise in Build to Rent and technical capability.
“The project is Patrizia’s first Build to Rent investment in London, and will be the most significant development in Barking to date.”