We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future. Portsmouth Water is seeking an exceptional Head of Capital Programme Assurance to shape, optimise and safeguard our capital investment programme. You’ll support the governance, controls and commercial assurance that help our major programmes deliver value, backed by evidence, clear performance measures and thoughtful programme cycles. This is a pivotal leadership role for someone who brings deep expertise across asset management, capital programme delivery, supply chain management and construction/engineering contracts. You’ll provide strategic and commercial insight to investment cases, guide tactical programme planning, and operate confidently in a complex, fast-moving environment where high-quality decision making matters. What will you be doing? Key Responsibilities Guide the end-to-end assurance framework for capital delivery, ensuring governance, value, and balanced decision-making. Support the development of high-quality, evidence-based investment cases with strong strategic, financial and commercial judgement. Provide strategic oversight of tactical plans to optimise outcomes, benefits realisation and risk reduction. Nurture, motivate and manage a collaborative, multidisciplinary team through change and continuous improvement. Ensure programmes operate within reliable control procedures and deliver against an efficient performance management cycle. Embed a strong risk management culture across project, programme and asset portfolio activities. Provide assurance across all programme data, driving accuracy, insight and improved asset-based decision making. Encourage efficiencies in capital delivery, ensuring effective decision-making, action tracking and value optimisation. Represent Portsmouth Water with key partners and stakeholders, building strong relationships across the programme ecosystem. Foster a strong safety culture and ensure all programmes meet legislative, regulatory and quality standards. What do you need? Skills, Qualifications
Head of Capital Programme Assurance in Hampshire employer: Portsmouth-Water
Portsmouth Water is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to growth opportunities and training that empower you to excel in your role as a Strategic Water Infrastructure Programme Lead. The company's focus on sustainability and community impact, combined with its supportive culture, makes it a rewarding place to contribute to vital water infrastructure projects in the region.
