Head of Construction - Water Recycling & Infrastructure

Anglian Water Group; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Water is seeking a Head of Construction (Water Recycling) to lead and inspire our delivery teams across a diverse and ambitious capital programme. The role oversees safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of major projects, ensuring builds contribute to a sustainable future for our communities.

You’ll drive construction strategy across complex projects, manage budgets and contracts, and foster collaboration with the alliance and external suppliers.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Construction leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Safety culture

Job description

Anglian Water is seeking a Head of Construction (Water Recycling) to lead and inspire our delivery teams across a diverse and ambitious capital programme. The role oversees safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of major projects, ensuring builds contribute to a sustainable future for our communities.

You’ll drive construction strategy across complex projects, manage budgets and contracts, and foster collaboration with the alliance and external suppliers.