Delivery Director

Company: Anglian Water's @one Alliance
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Location: Peterborough
Job Description:

Delivery Director – Drive a Greener Future with the @One Alliance

Location: Peterborough / Hybrid

Who are we?

We’re the @one Alliance – a ground-breaking collaboration between Anglian Water and seven industry-leading partners: Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO. Together, we deliver over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.

Our purpose is clear: to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region through our commitment to Love Every Drop. As part of our ambitious investment programme, @one Alliance delivers transformative projects that ensure resilient water supplies, support sustainable growth, and protect our natural resources.

Why join us?

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.

What you’ll bring

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.

Closing date: Friday 5th June 2026.

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Posted: June 6th, 2026