Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Senior Programme Manager to join the Anglian Water @One Alliance.
As part of Anglian Water's @one Alliance, we are on a mission to create a sustainable and resilient future for water. With an ambitious £2.3 billion capital investment in AMP8, we are revolutionising infrastructure, sustainability, and digital transformation to protect the environment and support growing communities.
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
At @one Alliance, you'll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of the UK's water infrastructure. We offer a collaborative and innovative working environment, where your expertise will be valued and your ideas will drive meaningful change.
JN Bentley benefits can be found in the booklet attached.
TPBN1_UKTJ