At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and optimise a £11 billion investment portfolio in the Water Recycling Business.
- Company: Mace, a forward-thinking construction and consultancy firm.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable projects while leading innovative teams.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in project delivery and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 58540 - 71548 £ per year.
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; Client focus - Deliver on our promise; Integrity - Always do the right thing; Create opportunity - For our people to excel. 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 within the role.
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