Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £600 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.
As part of our appointment to Scottish Water’s new Enterprise, we will deliver projects at sites across Scotland. Works will include major upgrades to treatment assets, new and enhanced networks, and resilience schemes that will benefit communities across the country.
25+ years in the water sector
Over Successive Regulatory Periods, MMB Has Delivered a Wide Range Of Complex Water And Wastewater Projects That Directly Support SR27 Priorities, Including
- Enhancingresilience and service reliabilitythrough treatment works upgrades, network improvements and resilience schemes
- Supportingnet zero and climate adaptationvia low carbon design, nature based solutions and environmental compliance projects
- Enablingsustainable growthby delivering infrastructure that supports new development and protects existing communities
- Drivingefficiency and affordabilitythrough integrated delivery, innovation and collaborative planning
- Maintaining a strong focus oncustomers, communities and safetyacross everything we do
As Scottish Water Enterprise - Integrated Programme Manager – Wastewater Treatment you will report to the Enterprise Managing Director and lead the strategic delivery, performance and transformation of the Wastewater Treatment programme. Integrate Scottish Water, Primary Designers, Asset Delivery Partners and regional supply‑chain partners to deliver long‑term environmental compliance, treatment performance, operational and regulatory outcomes.
This Enterprise Leadership Team role holds full programme P&L and delegated authority while implementing agreed Enterprise production standards within the programme.
The role of Scottish Water Enterprise - Integrated Programme Manager – Wastewater Treatment includes:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of the programme, achieving agreed SR27 outcomes, milestones, quality standards and business plan commitments
- Build and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team with clear accountabilities, aligned behaviours and shared ownership of outcomes
- Contribute to Enterprise strategy, investment priorities and continuous improvement as a member of the Enterprise Leadership Team
- Protect colleagues, partners, communities and live wastewater treatment assets in line with Beyond Zero Harm ambition
- Own programme budget, P&L, forecasting, affordability, value for money and the efficiency contribution within delegated authority
- Confirm need, outcomes, scope, optioneering, affordability and readiness before construction begin
- Maintain integrated plans, performance controls, reporting and assurance to keep delivery on track
- Build scalable design, delivery, construction, commissioning and specialist supply‑chain capability ahead of demand
- Improve wastewater compliance, receiving water quality, odour control and treatment‑asset performance
- Manage constrained‑site construction, operational access, commissioning and handover across live wastewater treatment works
Essential
What you’ll need:
- Experience leading large-scale, multi‑organisational delivery ecosystems through Enterprise, alliance or comparable collaborative 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
- Experience of collaborative Enterprise, alliancing, partnering or comparable outcomes‑based delivery models
- Demonstrable commitment to safety, wellbeing, environmental compliance and operational integrity in live‑asset environments
- Ability to drive productivity, standardisation, innovation, unit‑cost improvement and carbon reduction
- Excellent communication, stakeholder, regulator and partner relationship skills
Desirable
- Relevant degree and/or professional membership
- Previous Enterprise delivery knowledge or experience
- Wastewater treatment experience
What’s In It For You
Alongside our significant training and development investment and bespoke progression plan, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs.
To view our full range of benefits, please see the Bentley benefits brochure attached.
Please note the closing date for the role will be Friday 25th September 2026.
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Scottish Water Enterprise - Integrated Programme Manager – Wastewater Treatment in Glasgow employer: JN Bentley
JN Bentley is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering a supportive work culture where teamwork and safety are paramount. Located in the Thames Valley, our projects provide unique opportunities to engage in meaningful civils and water work, while enjoying competitive benefits and a commitment to professional advancement.
