Head of Delivery, Peterborough
- peterborough, cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
- Permanent·Hybrid
- Full time
Job Description
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.
At Anglian Water, we're investing in the future of our region, our communities and our environment. As we continue to deliver one of the UK's most ambitious infrastructure and transformation programmes, we're looking for an exceptional Head of Delivery to join our Integrated Operational Solutions (IOS) leadership team.
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a complex, high-profile portfolio of operational, infrastructure, engineering and transformation programmes that directly support our business plan commitments and long-term strategic ambitions.
If you're a proven senior leader who thrives on delivering at scale, inspiring teams, building partnerships and driving performance, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As 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 Doing
Lead a High-Performing Delivery Function
Set the strategic direction for programme delivery across IOS
Lead a complex portfolio of operational, infrastructure and transformation programmes
Build and develop a high-performing delivery organisation capable of delivering at scale
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement
Drive delivery excellence across Anglian Water, alliance partners and supply chain teams
Deliver Major Programmes Successfully
Take full accountability for portfolio performance across cost, schedule, quality, safety and customer outcomes
Ensure robust governance, controls and assurance frameworks are in place
Identify and mitigate delivery risks, challenges and constraints
Drive recovery plans where required to maintain delivery commitments
Lead strategic programme reviews and performance discussions
Shape Delivery Strategy
Define and implement the IOS delivery strategy
Translate business objectives into clear delivery plans and measurable outcomes
Own the operating model that enables effective and efficient programme delivery
Ensure investments, resources and priorities are aligned to business needs
Champion innovation, continuous improvement and industry best practice
Influence at the Highest Levels
Represent IOS at senior governance and executive forums
Act as deputy to the IOS Delivery Director when required
Build strong relationships across Anglian Water, regulators, alliance partners and industry stakeholders
Provide strategic challenge, insight and assurance to senior decision-makers
Be a visible ambassador for IOS and delivery excellence
Safety 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 Bring
We're looking for an experienced programme delivery leader with a track record of successfully managing large-scale, complex infrastructure or operational portfolios.
Essential Experience
Senior leadership experience delivering complex infrastructure programmes and major capital projects
Experience managing multi-disciplinary and multi-organisation delivery teams
Proven ability to lead large programme portfolios with significant budgets and strategic importance
Experience engaging and influencing senior internal and external stakeholders
Professional qualification and significant experience within engineering, programme management, infrastructure delivery or a related discipline
Essential Skills
Strategic programme and portfolio management
Commercial and financial leadership
Governance, risk and performance management
Strong project controls expertise including cost, schedule and risk management
Leadership, coaching and talent development
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Sound judgement and decision-making capability
Ability to challenge constructively and drive innovation
Strong planning, prioritisation and delivery focus
Desirable
Chartered status and/or APM Chartership
NEC contract experience or qualifications
Water utility or regulated industry experience.
Ready to Lead the Future of Delivery?
If you're an experienced programme leader with the vision, influence and delivery expertise to drive exceptional outcomes across a major infrastructure portfolio, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us deliver a resilient, sustainable future for the millions of customers who rely on Anglian Water every day.
Benefits
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Flexible working options
Private healthcare
Competitive pension scheme with double-matched contributions up to 7%
Life assurance at eight times your salary
Annual performance bonus
Car allowance
Personal medical assessments
Virtual GP service
Inclusion at Anglian Water
We 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 2026