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Senior Programme Manager in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

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Position: Senior Programme Manager



Location: Peterborough with hybrid working available



Salary Guide: £(Apply online only)k (Neg DOE), Car/Allowance, Bonus and excellent benefits package



Our Client: Is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. They have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting eight long term water sector frameworks operating both on their own and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances.



The Role: You will report directly to the @one Alliance Delivery Director and will have accountability for leading a multidisciplinary team responsible for the delivery of a capital investment programme with a value of £500m-£750m over 5 years. You will be accountable for all aspects of delivery from project inception through design and construction to commissioning and handover of the finished asset.



This role will be responsible for health, safety & wellbeing, financial and commercial performance, business plan related performances outcomes, all design and operational elements, development of people supporting the business and strategy development and its implementation.



Responsibilities: Lead the delivery of the @one SHEA strategy, driving world class safety performance for the programme area



Lead the development of the delivery strategy for the business unit, collaborating with AW operations and business planning team developing the AW Business Plan



Outline and implement the business and delivery plans



Create & promote a performance improvement culture



Ensure successful delivery of each project and portfolio and ensure compliance to all performance criteria



Work with the functional leaders within the Business Unit to ensure allocation and deployment of competent staff and operatives to deliver projects.



Deliver growth targets in turnover, gainshare and programme pool, by portfolio



Identify a delivery route to efficiency for all projects to achieve target Gain Share position



Manage annual budgets, forecasts and financial controls



Co-ordinate with the Business Unit Head of Commercial to ensure a suitable supply chain strategy is in place to provide the capacity and capability needed to deliver the programme



Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Anglian Water, @one, our suppliers and customers to safely deliver the programme to scope, schedule, cost and quality targets



Drive the embedment of digital and innovation systems and process into the business.



Experience: Engineering, Construction or Quantity Surveyor or similar degree qualifications or equivalent experience



Multi-disciplined construction experience



Ability to prepare and implement a business plan



Proven track record of positive client relationship through successful project delivery



Achievement of project margins and budget objectives



Achievement of improved safety performance



Engaging and retaining high quality staff to achieve high performance levels.



Proven history in effective programme management



Financial awareness/budgetary management



Proven experience of implementing change



Commercial awareness with a track record of working with customers to realise business benefits



Excellent written and communication skills



Excellent Interpersonal skills



Excellent collaborative skills with a proven track record of delivery



Ability to influence a range of stakeholders including external groups



Negotiating skills



Broad understanding of the regulatory and operating environment



Able translate technical knowledge to others



Proven analytical and problem-solving skills for complex issues



Drives continuous improvement of process and service



Package includes: A competitive salary



Car/car allowance



Bonus



25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)



Contribution Pension scheme



Life Assurance, Health Insurance



Private medical Insurance



And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, kids pass etc.



Key Words:



Project Manager



Senior Project Manager



Project Management



Project Delivery



Project Director



Programme Manager



Programme Management



Project Execution



Design & Build



Construction



Contracts



Contractual



Conditions of Contract



NEC



IChemE



Water Industry



Water Sector



Water Treatment



Wastewater



Sewage



Utilities



Power



Power Sector



Nuclear



Energy Sector



Energy from Waste



Infrastructure



Anaerobic Digestion



Project Planning



Risk Management



AMP 7



AMP 8



Anglian Water



Thames Water



Veolia

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Senior Programme Manager in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Peterborough, UK
Full time

Published on 11/24/2025

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