Programme and Commercial Director - Water Industry

TN United Kingdom; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water industry seeks a Programme and Commercial Director to oversee large-scale projects. This role involves building client relationships, managing teams, and ensuring project profitability. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on water management in the UK.

Benefits

Personal Development Plan

Flexible Working Options

Career Pathway Support

Qualifications

• Experience in leading large water sector projects or programmes.
• Strong commercial management skills at programme level.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall programme delivery and profitability.
• Leading and collaborating with Regional Programme Managers.
• Identifying and managing programme risks and opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Communication

Negotiation

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15.05.2025

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Programme and Commercial Director - Water Industry

RPS has an opportunity for a Programme and Commercial Director supporting the delivery of our role as United Utilities Strategic Solutions Partner in their Better Rivers Programme. The Director will be responsible for building strong client relationships in Northwest England, requiring travel and working from client offices in Lingley Mere (Warrington) twice weekly.

This role suits those with experience in water/wastewater sector project or programme leadership, with strong commercial management skills at programme level.

This is a unique opportunity for someone experienced in leading large water sector programmes. As a key member of a dynamic framework leadership team, you will work directly with our Framework Director and Regional Programme Managers to deliver wastewater projects within challenging timescales and budgets.

About The Team:

RPS Water Consulting comprises Engineers, Modellers, and Data Analysts providing Asset Management and Operational Strategy to support business planning and delivery for water industry clients. The industry is evolving, offering challenges and opportunities that demand innovation, dedication, and teamwork.

Besides the United Utilities framework, we work with several major UK water companies, with a broad portfolio of long-term framework agreements.

Our Water Consultancy has a range of AMP8 programmes leading into AMP9 and beyond, securing your career for the next 20 years and leaving a lasting legacy.

About You:

As a key member of the Water Consultancy, your role as Programme and Commercial Director is crucial for delivering excellent projects. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of water project experts on capital delivery projects.

Joining us means working on exciting projects, collaborating with leading minds, and making a meaningful impact on millions of lives in the UK, leaving a legacy for future generations. You will work with the largest water companies in the region, ensuring a positive influence on communities we serve. If you're ready to contribute your skills to a dynamic, innovative environment, we invite you to join us.

Your Responsibilities:

The Director, working with the Framework Director, is responsible for overall programme delivery and profitability. Key duties include:

• Leading and collaborating with Regional Programme Managers.
• Working with Project Managers to meet profitability targets.
• Coordinating delivery programmes across the framework.
• Resource planning and management.
• Reviewing and approving call-off contract proposals.
• Identifying and managing programme risks and opportunities.
• Reporting to the internal framework board, client, and stakeholders.
• Building high-performing teams.
• Driving efficiency and optimisation.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

The candidate should be pragmatic, collaborative, and experienced in delivering major water sector projects/programmes. Requirements include:

• Experience in leading large water sector projects or programmes.
• Development and delivery of commercial strategy.
• Strong commercial acumen and profitability management.
• Ability to mentor teams and foster collaboration.
• Skills in strategic and tactical coordination for successful outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in collaborative negotiation.

What’s in it for you?

You will have a personal development plan, a clear career pathway, and support to grow. We value diversity, ideas, and perspectives, and prioritize well-being. Join a company that recognizes your contribution and offers flexible, hybrid working options to balance work and life.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company:

Since 24 January 2023, RPS is part of Tetra Tech, a global leader with over 28,000 employees worldwide. Tetra Tech offers market-leading development and project opportunities to solve complex problems.

Join us and make a difference in the future of water!

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We are an equal opportunity employer, providing inclusive employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.