Salary: Circa £90,000, depending on skills and experienceFull-time, with flexibility for part-time.37 hours per week/permanentLocation: Peterborough and London - Hybrid Working 2-3 days in office weekly with attendance in London as required.Private health careDouble-matched pensionLife assurance at 8 times salaryLead Commercial Assurance on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes.At Anglian Water, we're delivering one of the most ambitious infrastructure programmes in the UK, our Reservoirs Programme. This is more than building assets; it's about securing future water supply, protecting the environment, and supporting communities and economic growth for generations to come. We're now looking for a Commercial Lead - Assurance (Reservoirs) to play a pivotal role in ensuring the programme delivers value, integrity and excellence at every stage.Why this role mattersThis is a rare opportunity to take strategic ownership of commercial assurance across two nationally significant infrastructure projects. You'll lead how we define, measure, and challenge commercial performance, ensuring we deliver:Value for money for customersRobust governance and compliance across a complex delivery modelConfidence at Board and regulatory levelWhat you'll be doingSet the assurance strategyLead the development of a programme-wide commercial assurance framework aligned to delivery, risk and regulatory milestonesEmbed consistent, scalable assurance practices across the programmeEnsure assurance supports cost predictability, value and contract complianceDrive governance and insightRepresent commercial assurance at programme boards and senior governance forumsProvide forward-looking insight on risks, trends and performanceShape reporting that enables confident, data-driven decisions at senior levelLead assurance interventionsOversee independent reviews, audits and deep dives at critical delivery stages and milestonesEnsure findings translate into clear, actionable improvementsMaintain oversight of third-party assurance and regulatory engagementBuild capability and cultureCreate a high-performing, inclusive assurance culture across the programmeCoach and develop teams, strengthening commercial capabilityEmbed continuous improvement and learning across deliveryWhat we're looking forWe're looking for a strategic leader who can operate with influence and credibility at the highest levels. You'll bring:Extensive experience in commercial assurance, audit or governance within major infrastructure programmesExperience with estimates, target cost setting and should cost modellingProven ability to lead assurance functions and frameworks at scaleStrong stakeholder management, including engagement with senior leadership, auditors and regulatorsExperience working with third-party auditors and regulatory stakeholdersStrong understanding of programme delivery, project lifecycles and risk-based assuranceThe ability to translate complex commercial data into clear insight and actionRelevant professional qualification (e.g. MRICS, or equivalent)Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g. commercial, finance, law, engineering)Ready to make a lasting impact?If you want to lead at scale, shape strategy, and be part of a programme that will define the future of water in the UK, we'd love to hear from you.As a valued employee, you'll be entitled to:Personal private health careDouble-matched pension (maximum 7% employee / 14% employer contribution)Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)26 days annual leave - rising with length of service and the ability to buy moreExcellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave. Opportunity for shared parental payBonus schemeFlexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.Inclusion at Anglian Water:We value the representation & diversity within our communities. Inclusion is for every one and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.Closing date: Sunday 14th June#LI-LC1
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