Senior General Manager

Mott Macdonald Bentley (MMB) are looking to recruit a Senior General Manager.

Here within Alliance we are a totally collaborative organisation made up of our eight partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO) and our extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.

We are gearing up for our most exciting and challenging Asset Management Period yet, known as AMP8, this will see us deliver a programme of work larger than we’ve ever delivered before. We’ll be embarking on a new kind of project delivery focusing on nature-based solutions like wetlands and urban drainage schemes.

We are driving change, empowering us to set global benchmarks and build a better environment, with the opportunity to offer enhanced growth and development to our workforce. We’re looking to build on our existing teams with an environment built for career progression.

With such an exciting portfolio of projects planned for AMP8 to keep the water flowing across the region, our ability to manage our work and outperform against our customer’s expectations will come under greater scrutiny.

To ensure we can outperform against the Anglian Water business plan, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior General Manager to join us and lead on our Infrastructure projects across the region responsible for the delivery of a capital investment programme.

What will you be doing as our new Senior General Manager?

As a Senior General Manager you will be accountable for all aspects of delivery from project inception through design and construction to commissioning and handover of the finished asset.

Furthermore, you’ll have a strong people-centric approach ensuring the right culture and behaviours are implemented and people feel motivated to achieve and develop their careers within our dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work with the Head of SHEA to lead and manage an industry-leading SHEA strategy, implementation and performance for the business.
2. To implement and comply with alliance’s SHEA policy and procedures and all legal requirements therein including correct competence training for staff to deliver site work.
3. Ensure successful delivery of each project and portfolio whilst delivering compliance to all performance criteria.
4. Manage the commercial and financial performance of the business unit including annual budgets, forecasts and financial controls.
5. Drive the team to significantly outperform Anglian Water targets on carbon and take a leading role in sustainability improvements linked to climate change and six capitals in the business.
6. Outline and implement the business and delivery plans for the business in conjunction with the alliance business plan and strategy.
7. Develop, implement and maintain exceptional relationships across Anglian Water, the alliance partners and the supply chain to create transparency and trust.
8. Develop, lead and manage the Infrastructure Management team to become digitally enabled, innovative and sector leading; having the customer in mind in all that we do.

A Little Bit About Your Skills, Experience And Behaviours

To join us in our quest for delivery excellence in a crucial time in the water industry, you’ll have proven ability in delivering business objectives at a strategic level and implementing best practice as second nature to teams. With the ability to shape our future strategy, you’ll have a strong awareness of the digital technology on the horizon in the industry whilst understanding the importance of people to correctly optimise new initiatives.

Leading by example by acting innovatively and proactively, you’ll have excellent communication skills and be able to clearly elaborate the direction of travel to a range of audiences. With strong motivational skills coupled with your gravitas, you’ll deal with conflicting stakeholders and priorities successfully and reach ‘win-win’ situations on a regular basis.

If you are looking for your next senior role in an organisation where you can flourish and give back to local communities, please apply today!

Our Approach to Diversity & Inclusion

At the Anglian Water’ Alliance, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We believe that diversity enriches our team, fuels innovation, and drives success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. We are dedicated to creating an environment free from discrimination and bias, where everyone has equal opportunities for growth and advancement. Join us in creating a culture where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion is the norm.

Alongside this we want to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to showcase their abilities during the interview process. If you require any specific accommodations or adjustments due to a disability or any other individual circumstances, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Our vision

A Collaborative Alliance, Driving Change. Empowering Us To Set Global Benchmarks And Building a Better Environment For Our Customers. We Strive To Empower our people; Delight our Customers; Embrace digital transformation; Deliver brilliance.

Our Values

To bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve through our commitment to Love Every Drop we:

1. Build trust;
2. Do the right thing;
3. Are always exploring.

The Anglian Alliance. Eight partners, endless opportunities.

Location: Hybrid, Peterborough.

Our benefits include:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy and carry over
• Flexible pension contributions up to 5% employee 10% employer
• Life assurance of 4 x salary
• Income protection
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• Annual professional institution subscription costs