Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Management

Overview

Here within the Anglian Water @one Alliance we are a fully collaborative organisation made up of eight partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO) and our extended supply chain, working together to deliver over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. We are gearing up for our most exciting and challenging Asset Management Period yet, known as AMP 8, which will see us deliver a programme of work larger than we’ve ever delivered before.

This period is an opportunity to drive change, set global benchmarks and build a better environment for our workforce and customers.

As our new Project Manager, you’ll manage a team and oversee the development of solutions to ensure multiple projects are completed on time, to the required quality, safety, and environmental standards. You’ll be responsible for projects throughout their life cycles, ensuring the team handles operational needs and conflicts to arrive at win‑win solutions for all concerned.

• Assure CDM compliance of each scheme through the TOTEX Delivery Process and a series of audits, checks, and peer reviews to champion a Zero‑Harm culture.
• Create and maintain a high‑performing team culture, empowering reports from Engineers to Commercial staff to think creatively and resolve issues.
• Translate programme‑level strategy into actual outcomes, ensuring team members are utilised correctly and understand their role in achieving success.
• Accountable for the full project lifecycle from receipt of need through scoping, construction, project handover, formal sign‑off, and any warranty issues that arise post‑handover.
• Work closely with Commercial and Planning teams to maintain accurate cost and resource forecasts, mitigating and escalating issues to the Integrated Projects Leader for resolution.
• Oversee teams’ promoted solutions to ensure they are safe, commercially viable, and meet project requirements while being fit for purpose.
• Ensure each project meets required deliverables and key milestones such as Project Rehearsal and Fit for Assembly.
• Create an open, approachable, and visible team environment that engages across the @one Alliance and partner organisations to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Possessing recent experience in the water industry, you’ll have excellent knowledge of Health & Safety, drinking water standards, and CDM regulations, complemented by an IOSH qualification. Accustomed to managing multiple projects and ideally holding an APMP qualification, you’ll be comfortable challenging stakeholders with strong communication and relationship‑building skills. Your experience within a commercial framework and knowledge of NEC Option C contracts will enable you to make decisions quickly for the best of the business.

With a track record of managing teams in a performance‑driven environment, you’ll step away from detail, work strategically when required, and delegate tasks with trust and empowerment.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. We create an environment free from discrimination and bias, ensuring equal opportunities for growth and advancement. We also ensure the interview process accommodates candidates’ disabilities or individual circumstances.

We strive to empower our people, delight our customers, embrace digital transformation, and deliver brilliance. Our collaborative alliance drives change, sets global benchmarks, and builds a better environment for our customers.

• Build trust
• Do the right thing
• Always explore

The Anglian Water @one Alliance – eight partners, endless opportunities.