Location: Peterborough / Anglian Water sites

Help Build a Resilient Water Future Through Leadership, Quality and Collaboration

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.  

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 built for career progression.   

With such an exciting portfolio of projects planned for AMP8 to keep the water flowing across the region, our ability to manage our work and outperform against our customer’s expectations will come under greater scrutiny. 

We need aspiring driven talent to help us achieve our ambitious targets, are you ready to join us as we prepare to deliver the most creative and innovative AMP we have ever seen?  

To oversee the management of quality, cost and timely delivery of all construction activity carried out on site through the leadership of Site Managers and on-site resources, we are looking for a Construction Manager to join the team! 

What will you be doing as our new Construction Manager?  

As our new Construction Manager, you’ll be working within Water and Water Recycling Non- Infrastructure to manage the Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability with responsibility for CDM for managing compliance for all delivered construction work. Whilst being primarily focussed on managing construction delivery, you’ll always adopt a wider pan-Alliance view, modelling appropriate Alliancing behaviours and leadership skills within integrated teams.  

By managing your local construction delivery team to ensure all construction activities are provided in compliance with the scheme deliverables, you’ll drive a culture of zero accidents and zero defects to meet our Delivery Milestones to provide the best service to our customers.  

Key responsibilities:  

• Lead and manage site construction teams within designated portfolios to deliver projects within approved budget and to an agreed time frame; facilitate project construction kick off meeting and lead health checks. 
• Responsible for the performance of tier 2 suppliers in relation to Safety, Time and Quality including approving RAMS ensuring they are appropriate and adequate. 
• Take the lead with Constructability Reviews, Project Rehearsal and Fit for Assembly sign-off which drives outperformance and innovation where possible. 
• Drive a focus on zero waste and reducing embodied carbon within construction activities. 
• Ensure that the site teams are raising the relevant contractual and commercial notices to the rest of the Project Team in a timely manner. 
• Work with the Lead Construction Manager to establish long term and short-term resource needs (labour, plant, and materials). 
• Ensure full H&S compliance is achieved where the team feel safe every day and have the confidence and autonomy to raise safety concerns. 
• Look to implement a blend of standard products and innovation techniques which will maintain our position as industry-leaders. 

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

To be successful in this position you’ll have proven experience of managing operational resources in a fast-paced environment to compliment your HNC/Degree in Civil or Construction Management. You’ll be working across our Water and Water Recycling Non- Infrastructure programme areas so experience in dealing with large structures in the Water industry is essential.  

Having attended a Site Management Safety Training Scheme and a Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme, you’ll hold a CSCS Card (Black minimum) you will provide the highest levels of safety management to our teams, customers, and environment. 

Able to inspire and lead a team, you’ll encourage and support groups and individuals to achieve critical tasks and outcomes with the ability to adopt a can-do attitude and willingness to be hands on if required to achieve the deliverables. You’ll be able to operate at all levels to suit need and the situation with the ability to manage conflicting demands. You’ll demonstrate excellent communication skills and will be performance driven, with proven experience of managing multiple stakeholder groups both internal and external to the organisation. 

To provide visible leadership across our sites, there will be an expectation to travel to sites across the Anglian Water region. 

If you are looking for the next step in your career whilst having an impact on our site performance, 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.