Senior Programme Manager

Senior Programme Manager - Balfour Beatty (@one Alliance)

Location:
Peterborough (Hybrid working available)

Balfour Beatty play a key role as part of the 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. And together, we deliver around 40% of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.

As we progress through AMP8 – our 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 have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Programme Manager to join us and lead the delivery of our water projects across designated areas of the region, taking responsibility for a significant capital investment programme.

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.

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.

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