Job Description

We are hiring on behalf of our client as they enter their most ambitious Asset Management Period yet, AMP 8. This programme will be their largest to date, driving innovation, setting global benchmarks, and building a better environment. With a strong focus on growth and career progression, we are seeking an exceptional Head of Programme Construction to help lead this mission.
The role is based in the Peterborough area.
Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
• Car/car allowance
• 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

Head of Programme Construction role:

• The Head of Programme Construction will oversee the delivery of major and minor construction projects across Anglian Water's region, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
• The role will provide strategic leadership across the group, embedding innovation, sustainability, and safety into every stage of programme delivery
• Key responsibilities include governance and consistency across all construction programmes, supplier and subcontractor management, commercial oversight, and stakeholder engagement
• This senior leadership position requires strong programme management, technical expertise, and the ability to inspire and develop multidisciplinary teams

Head of Programme Construction responsibilities:

• Lead and develop regional construction delivery through a team of Heads of Construction
• Maintain oversight of end-to-end construction performance across a major investment programme
• Champion a positive, inclusive culture where safety and continuous improvement thrive
• Provide governance and consistency across all construction programmes, ensuring delivery on time, to budget, and to exceptional quality standards
• Monitor and manage supplier and subcontractor performance
• Maintain strong cost control, forecasting, and commercial governance
• Support supplier selection, contract management, and value-driven negotiations
• Support resource planning and capability development across all construction functions
• Drive improvements in productivity, waste reduction, and embodied carbon
• Lead constructability reviews and fit-for-assembly processes to enhance safety and buildability
• Embed digital and innovative approaches into project delivery
• Ensure compliance with CDM, HSWA, and all relevant SHEQ standards
• Promote a zero-accident ethos and ensure consistent safety performance across all sites

Head of Programme Construction requirements:

• Degree-level qualification in a construction-related discipline
• Significant experience delivering complex, multi-disciplinary construction programmes -- ideally within water, wastewater, or major infrastructure
• Strong technical knowledge of CDM, Health & Safety, and environmental standards
• Proven ability to lead large teams and drive high performance
• Excellent commercial awareness and programme management capability
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder influence skills
• A forward-thinking mindset focused on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

If you are looking for a fantastic Head of Programme Construction opportunity and want to work for a leading national contractor with opportunities to progress, then click on the 'apply now' button.
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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