Hybrid Senior Strategy & Delivery Leader (Water)

MWH Treatment; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MWH Treatment is seeking a Senior Strategic Planning Manager at the Peterborough office with hybrid working. You will link the Integrated Main Works Alliance with Anglian Water, driving strategic planning, governance and performance reporting to inform decisions at the Alliance level.

You will lead executive reporting, manage strategic risks and help shape Anglian Water’s investment programme, including contributions to the PR29 Business Plan. Strong leadership and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in programme delivery or strategic planning.
• Experience in complex infrastructure or regulated industries.
• Strong track record of executive reporting and governance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Ability to turn complex data into strategic insight.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and business performance across the Alliance.
• Ensure alignment between client priorities, regulatory obligations and delivery outcomes.
• Support Alliance Director and ELT in developing long-term strategy.
• Provide executive-level insight, challenge and recommendations.
• Drive governance frameworks and assurance processes.
• Oversee monitoring and reporting of PCDs.
• Analyze performance and forecast 2-3 year risks.
• Develop robust programme assurance for time, cost and quality.
• Ensure reporting is accurate, timely and well-governed.
• Act as principal interface between Alliance and Anglian Water.
• Build relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Represent the Alliance in executive forums and strategic discussions.
• Support transition from AMP8 to AMP9 delivery.
• Embed lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
• Champion innovation, sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive reporting

Program governance

Performance assurance

Commercial acumen

Job description

MWH Treatment is seeking a Senior Strategic Planning Manager at the Peterborough office with hybrid working. You will link the Integrated Main Works Alliance with Anglian Water, driving strategic planning, governance and performance reporting to inform decisions at the Alliance level.

You will lead executive reporting, manage strategic risks and help shape Anglian Water’s investment programme, including contributions to the PR29 Business Plan. Strong leadership and collaboration are essential.