Head of Construction

MWH Treatment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Cambridgeshire is seeking a Head of Construction to lead delivery teams across various projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction management, a valid UK driving licence, and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid Working

Car/car allowance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Contribution Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts and savings Hub

Kids Pass

Qualifications

• Significant experience in large-scale construction management, ideally in water or utilities sector.
• Strong understanding of construction techniques and project planning.
• A valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-performing construction delivery teams.
• Oversee construction strategy and delivery across multiple projects.
• Drive innovation through the supply chain.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Innovation

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for a Head of Construction to lead and inspire our delivery teams across a diverse and ambitious capital programme. This pivotal role will oversee the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of major and minor construction projects - ensuring that every build contributes to a sustainable future for our communities and environment.

What you\'ll do

• Lead and develop high-performing construction delivery teams, promoting collaboration, safety and continuous improvement.
• Oversee construction strategy and delivery across multiple complex projects, ensuring they\'re completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Drive innovation and new ways of working through the supply chain - improving safety, quality and efficiency.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across Anglian Water, Alliance partners and external suppliers.
• Lead cost control and resource planning to maximise value and performance across all programmes.
• Champion health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental excellence, fostering a zero-accident culture.
• Promote inclusion, fairness and respect across all teams and partners.

Experience and capabilities

• Significant experience in large-scale construction management - ideally within the water, utilities or infrastructure sector.
• A deep understanding of construction techniques, engineering processes, and project planning.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire and engage multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven experience managing budgets, contracts, and stakeholder relationships.
• A forward-thinking approach - open to innovation, collaboration and change.
• A valid UK driving licence

About MWH Treatment

MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1400 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances.

At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential, creating opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating difference, our goal as an employer is to motivate, and develop our employees. By fostering a diverse range of talents and perspectives we ensure we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed. Embracing diversity of all kinds enables us to provide a work environment and culture that plays a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills.

Commitments and values

As signatories to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, we have made a promise to support our forces, working with the CTP to help ex veterans find work in the civilian world. We also support Mates in Mind, a charitable programme to improve and promote positive mental health in the workplace. We don\'t just tick boxes; we live these values every day.

What MWH offer

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
• Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc