Overview Head of Integrated Capital Delivery at Northern Ireland Water. On behalf of NI Water, MCS Group is exclusively retained to recruit for this position.
NI Water delivers Northern Ireland's most precious resource—the water for life. The organisation harnesses technology, innovation and science to accelerate progress in climate change, energy and environmental sustainability for future generations.
About this prestigious role:
The Head of Integrated Capital Delivery works within the Infrastructure Delivery leadership team, partnering with the Director and senior colleagues to drive service improvements aligned with the NI Water Business Plan. Responsible for the successful delivery of the annual asset-related capital investment programme, typically valued at £250M-£300M per year, ensuring that strategic investment objectives are met and high standards of performance and value are achieved across all capital projects. Please refer to the Candidate Briefing Pack for full details of role responsibilities and accountabilities.
Responsibilities • Lead the delivery of NI Water's capital investment programme, ensuring alignment with the Business Plan and achieving value for money across projects.
• Drive service improvements within the Infrastructure Delivery leadership team in partnership with the Director and senior colleagues.
• Ensure robust governance, risk management and performance reporting for major capital projects.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with procurement, finance, safety, health and environment, and external suppliers/contractors.
Essential Criteria Hold a degree-level qualification in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or Business Management, with either:
— a minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior management role within a utility organisation or in the construction sector; or
— a minimum of 8 years' experience in a senior management role within a utility organisation or in the construction sector.
*Defined as a senior management role reporting into a Director, Board or Chief Executive
Demonstrable senior management experience in: Procurement, supplier management and programme management delivering for major capital programmes
Budgetary management, financial control and delivery for major capital investment programmes
Leading, developing and performance managing a team
A successful record of achievement in leading a capital/change programme delivering business benefits
Knowledge of NEC Conditions of Contract, public sector procurement rules and guidelines and the Procurement Act/Utilities Contracts Regulations
Knowledge of Safety, Health and Environment requirements within the utility or construction industry
Excellent oral and written communication, supported by strong analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to foster collaborative working relationships at senior manager and director level, internally and with suppliers/contractors
Desirable Criteria Chartered member of a relevant professional body
Experience managing a capital works programme comparable in scale and complexity to NI Water's Capital Works Programme
Experience communicating with government and regulatory stakeholders
How to Apply Your submission to this advert will be treated as an expression of interest. You will receive a Candidate Briefing Pack detailing how to complete your full application.
Applications should be made via email by 4.00 pm Monday, 23rd February 2026, and must include in separate documents:
Your cover letter and CV clearly outlining how you meet the Essential Criteria and Competencies, and your motivation for applying. Your cover letter should be a maximum of two sides of A4.
A comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) providing supporting evidence.
A full schedule of the Recruitment and Selection process and dates will be detailed in the Candidate Briefing Pack.
If you have a disability and require assistance during the recruitment process, please contact Kirsty Dillon directly at MCS Group; we will endeavour to facilitate your request.
Contact: Kirsty Dillon at MCS Group. All conversations will be treated in the strictest confidence.
NI Water equality statement: NI Water is committed to equality of opportunity.
Following receipt of your application, you will receive an acknowledgement from MCS Group. You will be required to provide consent under the General Data Protection Regulation; without this consent, your application will not be processed further.
Skills Head of Capital Delivery
Senior Manager
Utility
Water
Waste Water
Capital
Infrastructure
Benefits Attractive salary reflecting the seniority of the post
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