Delivery Director

Join Anglian Water’s @one Alliance as Delivery Director and drive the delivery of a circa £2.3bn capital investment programme that will shape the future of the East of England. Here, you’ll play a pivotal role in leading one of the most progressive and award-winning water sector delivery organisations. Responsible for overseeing a significant portfolio of capital investment projects.

What you’ll be doing:

Deliver Capital Excellence 

• Lead the design, build, and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring sustainability, affordability, and efficiency. 

• Manage profit and loss for a portfolio valued between £600-£800M for AMP8. 

Inspire and Lead Teams 

• Build and lead high-performing, integrated delivery teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. 

Collaborate for Impact 

• Develop and strengthen relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including regulators (EA, Defra), local authorities, councils, and delivery partners. 

Drive Innovation and Sustainability 

• Lead the adoption of PAS 2080 principles of ‘Avoid – Switch – Improve’ to reduce carbon and increase natural capital. 

• Deliver innovative, value-driven solutions through rigorous data analysis and root cause investigations. 

Champion Health, Safety, and Wellbeing 

• Establish and maintain a culture of care, safety, and learning across all projects and teams. 

We’re looking for a dynamic, strategic thinker with a passion for sustainability and innovation. You’ll bring:

• Experience: Extensive background in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, with director-level experience and knowledge of utilities sector assets.

• Leadership: A proven track record of building and inspiring high-performing teams while fostering a collaborative culture.

• Strategic Vision: Ability to align long-term plans with business objectives and lead transformational programmes.

• Stakeholder Management: Outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills, capable of engaging with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.

• Expertise: Deep understanding of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and financial planning.

• Qualifications: Degree-qualified with a history of successfully delivering high-value capital projects.