Senior Programme Manager

What you'll be doing
You’ll be accountable for all aspects of programme delivery, from project inception through design and construction to commissioning and handover. Alongside successful delivery, you’ll create a high-performing, people-focused environment where teams are empowered to achieve, innovate and develop their careers.

What you’ll be doing :

Work with the Head of SHEA to lead and manage an industry-leading SHEA strategy, driving strong implementation and performance across the business.

Ensure compliance with @one Alliance SHEA policies, procedures and legal requirements, including appropriate competency and training requirements for site-based teams.

Lead the successful delivery of projects and portfolios while ensuring compliance with agreed performance criteria.

Manage the commercial and financial performance of the business unit, including annual budgets, forecasts and financial controls.

Drive performance against Anglian Water carbon targets and lead sustainability improvements linked to climate change and the six capitals.

Develop and implement business and delivery plans aligned with the wider @one Alliance business plan and strategy.

Build and maintain strong relationships across Anglian Water, Alliance partners and the supply chain, creating a culture of transparency, collaboration and trust.

Lead and develop the Infrastructure Management team, championing digital innovation and a customer-focused approach to delivery.
Who we're looking for
What you’ll bring:

A proven track record in programme management within large-scale infrastructure environments.

Experience managing significant programmes of work, typically c.70m–90m per year.

Strong commercial awareness combined with significant leadership and stakeholder management experience.

Tier 1 contracting experience.

Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across multiple projects and work streams.

The ability to operate strategically while maintaining a strong focus on successful programme delivery.

The ability to develop compelling business cases and track the delivery of benefits.

A passion for driving sustainable, measurable change.

Strong communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to build relationships across multiple partner organisations.

It would also be great if you have:

Experience working with recycled water or water-sector assets.

Change leadership experience across digital, people or systems programmes.

Familiarity with regulated utilities and capital investment cycles.

Ready to shape the future of water?

This is an opportunity to take a leading role in the delivery of a major capital investment programme, developing high-performing teams and helping us find innovative and sustainable ways to deliver essential water infrastructure.

If you’re an experienced programme leader with a background in major infrastructure and a track record of managing large, complex programmes, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of water infrastructure with the @one Alliance.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- 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…