Regional Delivery Manager (Senior Programme Manager)
Job number UU05627 Country United Kingdom Region Cheshire West and Chester Location name Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP Posting End Date 05/06/2026 Band 3 Role Type Permanent Work hours 37 Hours per Week Salary competitive
The Role:
As aRegional Delivery Manager, you’ll lead the successful delivery of high-value, complex programmes that are critical to our mission: providing clean, safe water and protecting the environment for generations to come.
What you’ll be doing:
* Responsibility for a capital investment programme of £100m to £200m across 50 to 100 projects.
* Develop and promote a safety-first culture within your team and with leadership, stakeholders, and the supply chain.
* Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing programme team of 20 to 40 delivery professionals.
* Manage budgets and resources to deliver the programme to time, cost, and quality (TCQ) targets.
* Define and drive the programme vision and goals.
* Align delivery with organisational strategy and stakeholder priorities.
* Establish robust governance and reporting frameworks.
* Lead risk, issue, and dependency management.
* Engage senior stakeholders with clear, confident communication.
* Ensure seamless transition of deliverables into business operations.
* Champion continuous improvement and post-implementation reviews.
What we’re looking for:
We’re seeking a confident, experienced leader who can bring clarity, structure, and energy to complex programmes. You’ll ideally have:
* Professional qualification and membership of theAssociation for Project Management (APM).
* A strong track record of managing complex, multi-disciplinary construction infrastructure projects.
* A degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
What we offer:
We believe in rewarding great work. Here’s what you can expect:
* Generous annual leave– 26 days rising to 30 with service, plus 8 bank holidays.
* Outstanding pension– up to 14% employer contribution (21% combined).
* Performance‑related bonus– up to 20%, plus recognition awards.
* Private healthcare– comprehensive cover through our funded scheme.
* Wellbeing perks– including gym discounts and digital fitness subscriptions.
Flexible, hybrid working– because life happens outside of work too
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