Head of Construction - @One Alliance in City of London

Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Head of Construction to join the Anglian Water @One Alliance.

As part of Anglian Water\’s @one Alliance, we are on a mission to create a sustainable and resilient future for water. With an ambitious £2.3 billion capital investment in AMP8, we are revolutionising infrastructure, sustainability, and digital transformation to protect the environment and support growing communities.

We\’re looking for a Head of Construction to lead and inspire our delivery teams across a diverse and ambitious capital programme. This pivotal role will oversee the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of major and minor construction projects – ensuring that every build contributes to a sustainable future for our communities and environment.

What you’ll do :

• Lead and develop high-performing construction delivery teams, promoting collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee construction strategy and delivery across multiple complex projects, ensuring they\’re completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Drive innovation and new ways of working through the supply chain – improving safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across Anglian Water, Alliance partners, and external suppliers.
• Lead cost control and resource planning to maximise value and performance across all programmes.
• Champion health, safety, wellbeing, and environmental excellence, fostering a zero-accident culture.
• Promote inclusion, fairness and respect across all teams and partners.

About you :

You\’re an experienced construction leader with a passion for delivering complex infrastructure projects that make a real difference. You\’ll bring :

• Significant experience in large-scale construction management – ideally within the water, utilities, or infrastructure sector.
• A deep understanding of construction techniques, engineering processes, and project planning.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire and engage multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven experience managing budgets, contracts, and stakeholder relationships.
• A forward-thinking approach – open to innovation, collaboration, and change.
• A valid UK driving licence

A valid UK driving licence

At @one Alliance, you\’ll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team that is shaping the future of the UK\’s water infrastructure. We offer a collaborative and innovative working environment, where your expertise will be valued and your ideas will drive meaningful change.

JN Bentley benefits can be found in the booklet attached.