Head of Programme Construction

We are looking to strengthen our Delivery team with a Head of Programme Construction based at our Peterborough office with hybrid working available and travel across the region.

As our new Head of Programme Construction, you will take a strategic and influential leadership position, overseeing major and minor construction projects across the region. You’ll ensure our work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards of quality — driving excellence from early solution development through to operational handover.

This is a role for a proven leader who can inspire multidisciplinary teams, nurture collaboration, manage complex programmes and embed innovation and safety at every stage.

• Lead regional construction delivery through a team of Heads of Construction.
• Maintain oversight of end-to-end construction performance across a major investment programme.
• Champion a positive, open, and inclusive culture where safety and continuous improvement thrive.

• Provide governance and consistency across all construction programmes.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget and to exceptional quality standards.
• Represent construction at senior Alliance forums and influence key delivery decisions.
• Monitor and manage supplier and subcontractor performance.

• Maintain strong cost control, forecasting and commercial governance.
• Support supplier selection, contract management and value-driven negotiations.
• Ensure all contractual and compliance obligations are met.

• Build strong relationships across Anglian Water, Alliance partners and key external stakeholders.
• Support resource planning and capability development across all construction functions.

• Drive improvements in productivity, waste reduction and embodied carbon.
• Lead constructability reviews and fit-for-assembly processes to enhance safety and buildability.
• Embed digital and innovative approaches into project delivery.

• Lead compliance with CDM, HSWA and all relevant SHEQ standards.
• Promote a zero-accident ethos and ensure consistent safety performance across all sites.

• Degree-level qualification in a construction-related discipline
• Significant experience delivering complex, multi-disciplinary construction programmes (ideally in water/wastewater or major infrastructure)
• Strong technical knowledge of CDM, Health & Safety and environmental standards
• Proven ability to lead large teams and drive high performance
• Excellent commercial awareness and programme management capability
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder influence
• A mindset focused on innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement