Programme Commissioning Manager

About The Role

Programme Commissioning Manager – Balfour Beatty (@one Alliance)

Location:

@one sites across the Anglian Water region — Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire and Suffolk.

Balfour Beatty plays a key role as part of Anglian Water’s @one Alliance. The Alliance is a ground‑breaking collaboration between Anglian Water and eight industry‑leading partners:
Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO. Together, we deliver around 40% of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. As we progress through AMP8 – the most ambitious asset management period to date – we’re delivering nature‑based and sustainable infrastructure, from wetlands to urban drainage schemes, setting new benchmarks for environmental performance.

We are looking for an experienced Programme Commissioning Manager to lead the commissioning delivery of a portfolio of non‑infrastructure projects across the Anglian Water region. You will be responsible for developing and delivering commissioning strategies, ensuring assets are commissioned safely, on time and to the highest standards. Working closely with Delivery Directors, project teams and alliance partners, you will drive performance, manage risks and support successful handovers into operation.

You will also lead and develop commissioning teams, champion best practice and continuous improvement, and promote a culture of safety, collaboration and operational excellence.

• Lead the commissioning delivery of a portfolio of major non‑infrastructure projects.
• Develop and implement strategic commissioning plans across the programme.
• Ensure assets are commissioned safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
• Monitor programme performance, risks and commissioning readiness.
• Collaborate with Delivery Directors, project teams and alliance partners to overcome challenges and drive successful outcomes.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of commissioning professionals.
• Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Champion best practice and innovation, including digital commissioning solutions.
• Ensure smooth and successful handover of assets into operational teams.
• Promote the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing across all commissioning activities.

• Degree‑level qualification in an engineering or relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in water or water recycling operations and commissioning.
• Proven track record of leading teams to deliver fully commissioned assets in complex, high‑pressure environments.
• Strong understanding of commissioning processes, automation systems and project delivery.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and work effectively across alliance partnerships.
• Experience in developing best practice and embedding continuous improvement.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to adapt to changing technologies and delivery challenges.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Professional membership, or working towards, such as MIET, IMechE, CIWEM or similar — desirable.

If you’re ready to lead high‑profile commissioning programmes, develop talented teams and make a real impact across the Anglian Water region, we’d love to hear from you.

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family‑friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more.

Balfour Beatty is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment for all employees and applicants. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, veterans, and members of all backgrounds.