Head of UK Operations, Water & Environment

Anglian Water Services; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Pension 21% total contribution

Virtual GP service

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Job summary

Alpheus, part of the Anglian Water Group, is seeking an experienced Head of UK Operations to lead the O&M portfolio across the UK. You will drive safe, compliant delivery, build senior customer partnerships and lead a team of operational leaders.

This role is hybrid with nationwide travel; you will shape strategy, deliver growth, manage budgets, and champion a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Closing Date: 13/11/2026.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in environmental, mechanical or electrical engineering.
• IOSH RAMS qualification or equivalent experience.
• Significant senior leadership experience in operations.
• Experience managing multi-million-pound budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery of all O&M contracts across the UK, ensuring safe, compliant and customer-focused performance.
• Provide strategic leadership to operational teams, aligning resources with business objectives.
• Develop strong relationships with senior customer stakeholders as a strategic partner.
• Drive health, safety, quality, environmental performance and process safety.
• Lead mobilisation and implementation of newly awarded contracts.
• Take ownership of financial performance, budgets and profitability.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in engineering

Tools

IOSH RAMS

Job description

Alpheus, part of the Anglian Water Group, is seeking an experienced Head of UK Operations to lead the O&M portfolio across the UK. You will drive safe, compliant delivery, build senior customer partnerships and lead a team of operational leaders.

This role is hybrid with nationwide travel; you will shape strategy, deliver growth, manage budgets, and champion a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Closing Date: 13/11/2026.