Senior Portfolio Manager

Mace; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace leads a senior portfolio management role for Anglian Water, overseeing an £11 billion investment within the Water Recycling unit. The position demands strategic leadership, risk management and value delivery across complex programmes.

The role emphasizes health, safety and regulatory compliance, with cross-functional teams to achieve client KPIs and sustainable growth. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading large project/programme delivery on the client side.
• Proven ability to influence across multiple functions and drive processes.
• Strong track record in risk management and issue resolution.
• Degree-level education with relevant technical credentials or experience.
• Programme management qualification or equivalent recognised credential.

Responsibilities

• Applying health, safety and regulatory expertise across programmes.
• Delivering quality outcomes across the project lifecycle.
• Managing programmes, budgets, risks and key milestones.
• Directing collaborative teams to achieve client objectives and KPIs.
• Driving innovation, accountability and sustainable business growth.

Skills

Extensive delivery leadership

Leadership & change management

Issue resolution & risk management

Education

Degree with technical qualification or equivalent

Programme management qualification

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

This senior leadership position carries substantial accountability for the delivery and optimisation of a significant portion of Anglian Water’s investment portfolio, totalling approximately £11 billion. The Senior Portfolio Manager will ensure the portfolio meets its intended strategic outcomes, efficiency, and performance targets. The portfolios which this role will be responsible for are within our Water Recycling Business unit with an annual budget of circa £500m.

The role demands exceptional leadership, strategic acumen, and a collaborative approach to deliver maximum value and influence business direction. Accountability spans risk-based decision-making, portfolio innovation, and alignment with strategic objectives. This role requires forward-thinking leadership to evolve delivery practices and foster partnerships that optimise results for stakeholders.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Applying health, safety and regulatory expertise.
• Delivering quality outcomes across the project lifecycle.
• Managing programmes, budgets, risks and key milestones.
• Directing collaborative teams to achieve client objectives and KPIs.
• Driving innovation, accountability and sustainable business growth.

You’ll Need To Have

• Extensive proven experience in a project/programme/portfolio delivery leadership role, leading the delivery of large projects and programmes in a complex environment on the client side.
• Programme management qualification or equivalent.
• Educated to degree level with appropriate technical qualification or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in issue resolution and risk management.
• Significant experience in leadership, change management and influencing across multiple functions with a demonstrated success in developing and advancing processes.
• Proven understanding of the Water/Water Recycling processes or transferable skill set.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.