Delivery Director

at  Sweco UK

ABOUT THE @ONE ALLIANCE

The Anglian Water @one Alliance is a totally collaborative organisation made up of nine partner companies (Anglian Water, SWECO, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, and Skanska) and an extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.
We are gearing up for our most exciting and challenging Asset Management Period yet, known as AMP8, this will see us deliver a programme of work larger than we’ve ever delivered before. We’ll be embarking on a new kind of project delivery focusing on nature-based solutions like wetlands and urban drainage schemes.
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?

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO TRANSFORM SOCIETY?

As part of the preparations for AMP8, the @one Alliance are looking for 3 Delivery Directors to form part of the Senior Leadership Team. These roles will be based in our Peterborough office and can be flexibly with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and the option of adjusted start and finish times.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE INVOLVE?

As the Delivery Director, you will be an integral part of the @one alliance - one of the most successful, award-winning and progressive water sector capital delivery organisations. You will:

• Direct significant capital investment projects, promoting growth, digital capabilities and sustainable solutions.
• Lead integrated Delivery teams responsible for delivering a diverse program of wastewater (sewage) treatment, infrastructure (water and sewer pipelines) and water (treatment and storage) projects to achieve AMP8 objectives.
• Innovate and develop industry leading initiatives focusing on outcomes rather than outputs, reducing carbon, enhancing natural capital, addressing climate change, and embracing new digital technologies.
• Build and maintain professional networks and partners within the @one alliance.
• Manage the profit and loss for the portfolio.
• Develop and grow relationship/partnerships with local and regional stakeholders, including EA, Defra, Local Planning Authorities, Councils and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of @one working with Board of Directors and partner representatives.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU’LL POSSESS:

• Extensive experience in the delivery and operational planning of significant infrastructure projects.
• Previous Director level experience.
• Strategic thinking skills with the ability to deliver long term strategic plans aligned to business objectives in a collaborative environment.
• A strong understanding of industry standards, business operations and regulatory requirements.
• Experience of the utilities sector assets preferable.
• Proven experience in delivering high value capital projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experienced with financial planning, budgeting and headcount management. Ability to anticipate and balances the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.
  If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.
  Let’s transform society together at Sweco!