Delivery Director, Peterborough

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 betweenAnglian Waterand 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 toLove 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.

Our vision and values:

The @One Alliance is more than just a delivery organisation-it's a movement. We're a collaborative team committed to driving change and delivering sustainable outcomes for our communities. Our vision is to help Anglian Water achieve Net Zero operational carbon by 2030, while creating climate-resilient assets that will benefit future generations.

We live by our values:

Build trust
Do the right thing
Always explore

Ready to help us reduce carbon, drive innovation, and deliver a sustainable future?

Apply todayand help us shape a safer, smarter, and more sustainable future.

Closing date Friday 30th January 2026.