Senior Project Manager

Who are we? 

Here within the @one Alliance we are a totally collaborative organisation made up of our eight partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO) and our extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. 

 

Now working in our most exciting and challenging Asset Management Period yet, known as AMP 8, this will see us deliver a programme of work larger than we’ve ever delivered before. We are driving change, empowering us to set global benchmarks and build a better environment, with the opportunity to offer enhanced growth and development to our workforce. We’re looking to build on our existing teams with an environment for career progression. 

 

To enhance our ability to develop an optimal programme portfolio for delivery, we are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced Senior Project Manger.

What will you be doing as our new Senior Project Manager?

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead and own a group of projects and develop delivery strategies before presenting and obtaining client approval through to handover. You’ll oversee the design, construction, commissioning and after care of all projects to agreed handover timeframes and standards in a fast paced, demanding yet highly rewarding environment.

All of this, whilst delivering first class customer service and always looking at creative ways of adopting new ways of working and technology to truly add value!

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and own the end-to-end processes of a group of projects ensuring alignment with a range of outcomes and objectives by adopting various approaches to achieve and maximise outperformance.

Ensure that Health & Safety, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) is considered during the development and implementation of strategies, projects, standards and processes and never compromised at any stage.

Create, develop and sustain a high performing team where you coach and train individuals to meet career aspirations and enhance team and organisational output and capabilities.

Lead on proactive, engaging and transparent stakeholder management which champions collaboration and professional challenge to achieve desired outcomes for all parties.

Establish a commercial strategy (including procurement) for the optimum delivery of a portfolio of work.

Take an active leadership approach to balance an acceptable risk with an acceptable cost; implement timely and appropriate mitigation strategies where required.

Ensure the team follow the appropriate Governance processes and procedures in order to appropriately establish, manage and control projects.

A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours….

To join the team in the highly involved and pivotal role, you’ll hold an APMP or equivalent (Practitioner level) qualification and have significant experience at Project Manager and Lead Project Manager level (equivalent to Senior PM/ Project Director) . Due to the nature of this role, you'll need experience on schemes between £100m and £175m in value.

Accustomed to and comfortab

le with managing teams and a range of demanding stakeholders, you’ll have experience of working in commercial Alliances and understand the importance of collaboration to achieve success.

Operating as an innovative, visible, and inspirational leader, you’ll relish the prospect of bringing together a fully collaborative and integrated team which can add value consistently. Able to demonstrate sound judgement and decision making, you’ll be comfortable in creating positive tension for the best of the business. Leading by example through accountability and ownership, you’ll want to drive enhanced performance in a safe and efficient fashion.

If you are ready to make the next step in your Project Management career and truly add value to an industry leading alliance, please apply today!

Our Approach to Diversity & Inclusion

At the Anglian Water’s @one Alliance, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We believe that diversity enriches our team, fuels innovation, and drives success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. We are dedicated to creating an environment free from discrimination and bias, where everyone has equal opportunities for growth and advancement. Join us in creating a culture where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion is the norm.

Alongside this we want to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to showcase their abilities during the interview process. If you require any specific accommodations or adjustments due to a disability or any other individual circumstances, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Our vision

A collaborative alliance, driving change. Empowering us to set global benchmarks and building a better environment for our customers. We strive to:

Empower our people; Delight our Customers; Embrace digital transformation; Deliver brilliance.

Our Values

To bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve through our commitment to Love Every Drop we:

Build trust; Do the right thing; Are always exploring

The Anglian Water @one Alliance. Eight partners, endless opportunities.

Location: Hybrid, Peterborough