Head of Construction - @One Alliance

JN Bentley; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Head of Construction to lead teams in delivering complex infrastructure projects. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills to inspire multidisciplinary teams and ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently. Candidates should have significant experience in large-scale construction management, ideally in the water or utilities sectors. The position offers a dynamic working environment where innovative ideas are valued and fostered.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in large-scale construction management, ideally within the water, utilities, or infrastructure sector.
• Deep understanding of construction techniques and project planning.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, able to inspire multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and stakeholder relationships.
• A forward-thinking approach, open to innovation and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-performing construction delivery teams with a focus on safety and collaboration.
• Oversee construction strategy and complex project delivery, ensuring safety and budget adherence.
• Drive innovation in the supply chain to improve safety and efficiency.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships across partners and suppliers.
• Champion health, safety, wellbeing, and foster a zero-accident culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project planning

Innovation

Collaboration

Job description

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 are 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.

You’ll Bring

You’re an experienced construction leader with a passion for delivering complex infrastructure projects that make a real difference.

• 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.

Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Head of Construction to join the Anglian Water @One Alliance.

About Anglian Water’s @One Alliance

As part of Anglian Water’s @One Alliance, we are on a mission to create a sustainable and resilient future for water. With an ambitious £2.3 billion capital investment in AMP8, we are revolutionising infrastructure, sustainability and digital transformation to protect the environment and support growing communities. At @One Alliance, you’ll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of the UK’s water infrastructure. We offer a collaborative and innovative working environment, where your expertise will be valued and your ideas will drive meaningful change.

JN Bentley benefits can be found in the booklet attached.