Head of Delivery Circa £120,000 (Depending on Skills & Experience) Permanent Full Time / 37 Hours (Flexible working opportunities available) Peterborough & Anglian Water sites, with flexibility for hybrid working Double Matched Pension Scheme (up to 21% combined) Bonus up to 25% (dependent on personal and company performance) Private Healthcare Car Allowance Integrated Operational Solutions (IOS) | Anglian Water Lead major programmes. Shape the future. Deliver lasting impact.The RoleAs Head of Delivery, you'll be accountable for defining and executing the IOS delivery strategy, ensuring the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of programmes and projects across Anglian Water. Reporting to the IOS Delivery Director, you'll provide strategic leadership across delivery operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, commercially and in line with regulatory and business objectives. You'll lead a team of Programme and Senior Programme Managers, whilst providing broader functional leadership across internal teams, alliance partners and supply chain organisations. This is a role that combines strategic thinking with operational excellence, requiring a leader who can balance customer outcomes, commercial performance, governance, safety and delivery results.What You'll Be DoingLead a High-Performing Delivery FunctionSet the strategic direction for programme delivery across IOSLead a complex portfolio of operational, infrastructure and transformation programmesBuild and develop a high-performing delivery organisation capable of delivering at scaleFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvementDrive delivery excellence across Anglian Water, alliance partners and supply chain teamsDeliver Major Programmes SuccessfullyTake full accountability for portfolio performance across cost, schedule, quality, safety and customer outcomesEnsure robust governance, controls and assurance frameworks are in placeIdentify and mitigate delivery risks,



challenges and constraintsDrive recovery plans where required to maintain delivery commitmentsLead strategic programme reviews and performance discussionsShape Delivery StrategyDefine and implement the IOS delivery strategyTranslate business objectives into explicit delivery plans and measurable outcomesOwn the operating model that enables effective and efficient programme deliveryEnsure investments, resources and priorities are aligned to business needsChampion innovation, continuous improvement and industry best practiceInfluence at the Highest LevelsRepresent IOS at senior governance and executive forumsAct as deputy to the IOS Delivery Director when requiredBuild strong relationships across Anglian Water, regulators, alliance partners and industry stakeholdersProvide strategic challenge, insight and assurance to senior decision-makersBe a visible ambassador for IOS and delivery excellenceSafety First, Always At Anglian Water, nothing is more important than the safety and wellbeing of our people. You'll champion our Commitment to Life principles, embedding safety, wellbeing and health into every aspect of programme delivery and leadership decision-making.What You'll BringWe're looking for an experienced programme delivery leader with a track record of successfully managing large-scale, complex infrastructure or operational portfolios.Essential ExperienceSenior leadership experience delivering complex infrastructure programmes and major capital projectsExperience managing multi-disciplinary and multi-organisation delivery teamsProven ability to lead large programme portfolios with significant budgets and strategic importanceExperience engaging and influencing senior internal and external stakeholdersProfessional qualification and significant experience within engineering, programme management,



infrastructure delivery or a related disciplineEssential SkillsStrategic programme and portfolio managementCommercial and financial leadershipGovernance, risk and performance managementStrong project controls expertise including cost, schedule and risk managementLeadership, coaching and talent developmentExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsSound judgement and decision-making capabilityAbility to challenge constructively and drive innovationStrong planning, prioritisation and delivery focusDesirableChartered status and/or APM ChartershipNEC contract experience or qualificationsWater utility or regulated industry experienceBenefits30 days annual leave plus bank holidaysFlexible working optionsPrivate healthcareCompetitive pension scheme with double-matched contributions up to 7%Life assurance at eight times your salaryAnnual performance bonusCar allowancePersonal medical assessmentsVirtual GP serviceInclusion at Anglian WaterWe are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We are proud signatories of the Social Mobility Pledge, Race at Work Charter and Armed Forces Covenant, and we are a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.Closing date: 22 September 2026We are committed to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in both our workforce and our supply chain partners to help us to understand and meet the needs of our customers. We are passionate and dedicated to the learning and development of our people, making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential. We want to give everyone equal access to our recruitment process.If you have a disability or long-term condition, including neurodiversity and mental health conditions, we'll support you throughout your application, and make any adjustments to make sure your disability or long-term condition is not a barrier to recruitment. If you need any support, please get reach out to our team [email protected]'

📌 Head Of Delivery (Madawaska Valley)
🏢 Anglian Water Group
📍 Madawaska Valley