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Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Senior Programme Manager to join the Anglian Water @One Alliance. As part of Anglian Water's @one Alliance, we are on a mission to create a sustainable and resilient future for water. With an ambitious 2.3 billion capital investment in AMP8, we are revolutionising infrastructure, sustainability, and digital transformation to protect the environment and support growing communities. We are now seeking an exceptional Senior Programme Manager to lead the successful delivery of a major, multi-year investment programme valued between 500m and 750m. About the Role Reporting to the Business Unit Delivery Director, you'll provide strategic leadership across a multidisciplinary team, guiding programmes from early inception through design, construction, commissioning, and final handover. This role is central to the performance and evolution of the @one Alliance - combining leadership, delivery excellence, commercial acumen, stakeholder influence and a passionate commitment to safety, innovation, and people. You'll also play a key leadership role on the Water Business Unit Leadership Team, shaping the culture, strategy, and success of the alliance. What You'll Be Leading: Delivery Leadership Lead world-class health, safety and wellbeing performance across your programme area Develop delivery strategies that align with Anglian Water's Business Plan Ensure successful delivery of all projects to scope, schedule, quality, and cost targets Oversee governance, ensuring a consistent "Right First Time" approach Ensure competent and capable teams are deployed to deliver exceptional results Commercial & Financial Performance Achieve growth targets across turnover, gainshare and programme pool Implement routes to efficiency and drive cost-effective solutions Manage annual budgets, forecasts, and financial controls Support robust supply chain strategies that deliver capacity and capability Stakeholder & Communication Excellence Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across Anglian Water, @one partners, suppliers, and regulators Ensure clear, consistent communication frameworks across all stakeholders Represent the programme at senior forums, boards, and leadership groups Innovation & Digital Transformation Drive the adoption of innovative materials, methods, and technologies Embed digital systems that enhance safety, performance, and efficiency Champion continuous improvement and share best practice across the alliance People, Culture & Inclusion Lead diverse, high-performing teams with openness, trust, and collaboration Champion talent development and succession planning aligned to @one's people strategy Promote a culture of inclusion, exploration, and empowerment Embed behaviours that support wellbeing and safer working What You'll Bring: Degree-qualified (Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar) OR equivalent experience Strong background in multi-disciplined construction delivery Proven leadership of large, complex capital programmes Track record of achieving budget, safety and performance outcomes Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to develop business plans, lead change and inspire high performance Commercial awareness and experience driving customer-focused benefits Strong analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills At @one Alliance, you'll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of the UK's water infrastructure. We offer a collaborative and innovative working environment, where your expertise will be valued and your ideas will drive meaningful change. JN Bentley benefits can be found in the booklet attached. TPBN1_UKTJ