Senior Programme Manager

Lead a £500m–£750m programme. Shape the future of water. Deliver impact that matters.
Here within the @one Alliance we are a totally collaborative organisation made up of our eight partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO) and our extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water's capital investment programme.

We are now in our most exciting and challenging Asset Management Period yet, known as AMP 8, this will see us deliver a programme of work larger than we've ever delivered before. We are driving change, empowering us to set global benchmarks and build a better environment, with the opportunity to offer enhanced growth and development to our workforce. We're looking to build on our existing teams with an environment for career progression.

We are now seeking an exceptional
Senior Programme Manager
to lead the successful delivery of a major, multi-year investment programme valued between
£500m and £750m
.

About The Role
Reporting to the Business Unit Delivery Director, you'll provide strategic leadership across a multidisciplinary team, guiding programmes from early inception through design, construction, commissioning and final handover.

This role is central to the performance and evolution of the @one Alliance — combining leadership, delivery excellence, commercial acumen, stakeholder influence and a passionate commitment to safety, innovation and people.

You'll also play a key leadership role on the
Water Business Unit Leadership Team
, shaping the culture, strategy and success of the alliance.

What You'll Be Leading
Delivery Leadership

• Lead world-class health, safety and wellbeing performance across your programme area
• Develop delivery strategies that align with Anglian Water's Business Plan
• Ensure successful delivery of all projects to scope, schedule, quality and cost targets
• Oversee governance, ensuring a consistent "Right First Time" approach
• Ensure competent and capable teams are deployed to deliver exceptional results

Commercial & Financial Performance

• Achieve growth targets across turnover, gainshare and programme pool
• Implement routes to efficiency and drive cost-effective solutions
• Manage annual budgets, forecasts and financial controls
• Support robust supply chain strategies that deliver capacity and capability

Stakeholder & Communication Excellence

• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across Anglian Water, @one partners, suppliers and regulators
• Ensure clear, consistent communication frameworks across all stakeholders
• Represent the programme at senior forums, boards and leadership groups

Innovation & Digital Transformation

• Drive the adoption of innovative materials, methods and technologies
• Embed digital systems that enhance safety, performance and efficiency
• Champion continuous improvement and share best practice across the alliance

People, Culture & Inclusion

• Lead diverse, high-performing teams with openness, trust and collaboration
• Champion talent development and succession planning aligned to @one's people strategy
• Promote a culture of inclusion, exploration and empowerment
• Embed behaviours that support wellbeing and safer working

What You'll Bring

• Degree-qualified (Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar) OR equivalent experience
• Strong background in multi-disciplined construction delivery
• Proven leadership of large, complex capital programmes
• Track record of achieving budget, safety and performance outcomes
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to develop business plans, lead change and inspire high performance
• Commercial awareness and experience driving customer-focused benefits
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills

Why Join the @one Alliance?

• Lead one of the UK's most impactful and forward-thinking infrastructure programmes
• Work at the forefront of innovation, environmental resilience and digital transformation
• Shape the strategy, culture and long-term success of a unique industry-leading alliance
• Deliver work that directly protects communities, the environment and future generations

Ready to Shape a Better Future?
If you're an experienced programme leader looking for an influential role with purpose, scale and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.

Closing date: 9 December 2025