At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative water treatment projects.
- Company: Join Glanua, a trusted partner in the UK water sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with exciting opportunities for innovation.
- Why this job: Shape the future of water treatment while driving sustainable solutions.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in water treatment and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
This is a key leadership role within Glanua’s growing UK water business, leading delivery of a major AMP8 programme for United Utilities. You will oversee a portfolio of complex treatment schemes including PFAS and taste & odour projects, ensuring successful delivery against regulatory, environmental and commercial targets. You will lead a multidisciplinary team delivering full lifecycle solutions—from concept and design through construction, commissioning and handover—while supporting programme growth and strengthening Glanua’s position as a trusted delivery partner.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead safe, high-quality delivery of the AMP8 Water Programme
- Ensure projects meet regulatory and environmental performance requirements
- Manage programme performance across cost, schedule, margin and cashflow
- Build and maintain strong client relationships with United Utilities
- Drive programme growth and secure additional framework opportunities
- Lead and develop a high-performing multidisciplinary team
- Manage and develop key supply chain partners
- Champion innovation, modern construction methods, and sustainable solutions
- Support development of new delivery systems, processes, and best practice
Experience & Skills
- Extensive experience delivering water treatment projects in the UK
- Proven programme or major project leadership experience (£15m+ schemes)
- Strong commercial, contractual and risk management capability
- Experience delivering works on live treatment sites
- Strong stakeholder engagement with clients and design organisations
- Broad understanding across civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines
- Experience with advanced treatment processes (e.g. ozone, GAC, chemical dosing)
- Relevant project management accreditation (AMP practitioner or equivalent)
What Success Looks Like
- Successful delivery of AMP8 programme to time, cost, and quality
- High levels of client satisfaction and repeat workload
- Achievement of financial targets including margin and cash
- A high-performing, engaged delivery team
- Strong positioning for future AMP9 opportunities
Sector: Construction
Career Level: Not Required
Construction - Contracts Manager - Senior Position employer: Glanua
Aqua Operations Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where technical expertise meets client-focused service delivery. With a strong emphasis on professional development and collaboration, employees are encouraged to grow their skills in the wastewater and industrial effluent treatment sectors while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance environmental sustainability. Located in a vibrant area, the company fosters a culture of innovation and teamwork, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a difference.
