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
Glanua is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration within the construction sector. As a leader in delivering complex water treatment projects, employees benefit from extensive professional development opportunities and a strong emphasis on sustainability. Located in the UK, Glanua provides a supportive culture that values high performance and client satisfaction, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
