Finlay Jude Associates Ltd
Head of Programme Construction
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Head of Programme Construction
Head of Programme Construction – AMP 8 Programme (Anglian Water)
Join Anglian Water’s most ambitious Asset Management Period yet (AMP 8) – a programme focused on innovation, setting global benchmarks, and building a sustainable future.
Based in the Peterborough area
About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Programme Construction to lead Anglian Water’s next generation of construction delivery. This senior leadership position will drive the transformation of key infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of quality, sustainability, and innovation.
The ideal candidate will provide strategic direction across regional construction programmes, overseeing governance, supplier relations, commercial performance, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll champion a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement, while inspiring multidisciplinary teams to achieve their best.
Key Responsibilities
As Head of Programme Construction, you will:
- Steer large-scale construction delivery by leading regional construction programmes through a team of Heads of Construction
- Oversee end-to-end performance of major and minor construction projects, ensuring adherence to time, budget, and quality standards
- Champion a proactive safety-first culture, embedding zero-accident principles and continuous improvement practices
- Maintain governance and consistency across all programmes, aligning construction activity with sustainability and commercial excellence
- Manage supplier and subcontractor performance, ensuring accountability, transparent contract compliance, and cost control
- Support contract negotiations, value-driven tendering, and resource planning to optimise capability and productivity
- Drive innovation—including digital solutions, constructability reviews, and embodied carbon reduction—while maintaining compliance with CDM, HSWA, and all relevant SHEQ standards
- Promote sustainability by reducing waste and improving build efficiency across all construction operations
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Requirements
succeeded in this role, you will have:
🔹 Degree-level qualification in a construction-related discipline (or equivalent industry experience) 🔹 Proven track record delivering complex, multi-disciplinary programmes—preferably in water, wastewater, or major infrastructure sectors 🔹 Expertise in CDM, health & safety, and environmental regulations, with a focus on risk management and compliance 🔹 Strong leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing, multidisciplinary teams 🔹 Excellent commercial awareness, programme management skills, and technical governance expertise 🔹 Outstanding communication and influence, strong stakeholder engagement abilities, and a collaborative mindset 🔹 Forward-thinking approach, with a focus on innovation, digital solutions, and sustainable construction
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Benefits
Join one of the UK’s leading construction firms with opportunities to progress. This role offers:
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working (subject to business needs)
- Car or car allowance
- Negotiable holiday package (standard 25 days + Bank Holidays, plus 5 additional days available to buy)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Health and private medical insurance
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Discounts and savings Hub access
- Kids Pass schemes
- Many more ** individuelle benefits**
Next Steps
If you are eager to take on a high-impact leadership challenge in a fast-growing, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now—we are actively seeking driven professionals for this pivotal role.
Note: Due to high application volumes, we are unable to respond to all inquiries. If you haven’t received feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful for the referenced role at this time.
At Finlay Jude Associates, we uphold equal opportunity principles and assess all candidates solely on merits, skills, and ability. Any non-discriminatory language used in this advert was unintentional.*
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