Integrated Wastewater Programme Lead

JN Bentley; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & progression

Health & wellbeing benefits

Tailored benefits package

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is recruiting a seasoned Integrated Programme Manager – Wastewater Treatment to lead the end-to-end delivery of Scotland-wide upgrades. You will align Scottish Water Enterprise with design partners and the supply chain to deliver outcomes, performance and environmental compliance.

You will guide a multidisciplinary team, manage the programme budget, and ensure safety and value-for-money across live assets and projects. A relevant degree and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale, multi‑organisational delivery ecosystems through Enterprise, alliance or comparable models.
• Proven multidisciplinary leadership across programme management, design, construction, commissioning and operational interfaces.
• Strong programme definition, work bank prioritisation, optioneering and production‑planning capability.
• Strong commercial and financial capability, including forecasting, affordability, P&L and target‑cost models.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the Wastewater Treatment programme, achieving SR27 outcomes and milestones.
• Build and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team with clear accountabilities.
• Contribute to Enterprise strategy, investment priorities and continuous improvement as a Leadership Team member.
• Protect colleagues and live assets in line with Beyond Zero Harm ambition.
• Own programme budget, P&L, forecasting and value-for-money within delegated authority.
• Confirm need, outcomes, scope and affordability before construction begins.
• Maintain integrated plans, performance controls and reporting to keep delivery on track.
• Build scalable design, delivery, construction, commissioning and supply-chain capability ahead of demand.
• Improve wastewater compliance, water quality and treatment-asset performance.
• Manage constrained-site construction, access, commissioning and handover across live works.

Skills

Enterprise delivery leadership

Programme management

Multidisciplinary leadership

Budgeting & P&L

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant degree

Professional membership (desirable)

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is recruiting a seasoned Integrated Programme Manager – Wastewater Treatment to lead the end-to-end delivery of Scotland-wide upgrades. You will align Scottish Water Enterprise with design partners and the supply chain to deliver outcomes, performance and environmental compliance.

You will guide a multidisciplinary team, manage the programme budget, and ensure safety and value-for-money across live assets and projects. A relevant degree and strong leadership are essential.