Overview

The Anglian Water @one Alliance is a collaborative organisation comprising nine partner companies (Anglian Water, SWECO, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska) and an extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. The Alliance is gearing up for AMP8, delivering a programme larger than ever before, with a focus on nature-based solutions such as wetlands and urban drainage schemes. We are driving change, empowering our workforce to achieve career progression and flexibility, with an average office or site presence of three days per week.The Role

As the Head of Commercial, you’ll lead the commercial function for a designated Business Unit with a portfolio of projects valued between £600m and £750m over five years. You’ll report to the Delivery or Commercial Director and manage all aspects of the commercial activity, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while fostering collaboration, innovation and value-driven outcomes.Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute commercial strategies that enhance performance and align with our outperformance targets.Performance Management: Oversee the commercial performance of the Business Unit, ensuring cost assurance, KPI reporting and governance.Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to deliver seamless integration across the supply chain.Procurement and Supply Chain Management: Drive procurement innovation and ensure supply chain performance aligns with programme goals.Team Leadership and Development: Lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, care, and continuous improvement.Health, Safety and Wellbeing: Champion a culture of health, safety and wellbeing across the team and supply chain.What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an experienced leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will bring:A degree-level education with significant experience in a senior leadership role.Proven expertise in project and programme delivery within construction or utilities.A strong commercial acumen with experience in contract management, procurement and estimating.Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.A track record of leading successful teams and delivering business objectives at a strategic level.The ability to drive innovation, improve processes, and deliver exceptional results.Why Join Us

Anglian Water’s @one Alliance is at the forefront of delivering some of the UK’s most exciting and challenging water and water recycling projects. By joining us, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working to secure the region’s water future, with a commitment to sustainability, innovation and excellence.Ready to Lead the Future of Commercial in the Water Industry?

If you’re ready to make a difference and lead the commercial success of one of the UK’s largest alliances, we’d love to hear from you.@OneAlliance Vision

A Collaborative Alliance, Driving Change. Empowering us to set global benchmarks and build a better environment for our customers. We strive to empower our people, delight our customers, embrace digital transformation, and deliver brilliance.@OneAlliance Values

To bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve through our Love Every Drop commitment, we:Build trustDo the right thingAre always exploringEquality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring all colleagues thrive at work with a friendly and inclusive culture that respects the contribution each individual can bring. We promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to support Service members and their families. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme and meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or need an alternative application method, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance.Recruitment and Applications

We reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date. Sweco UKandI has an internal resourcing team and a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies. We do not accept speculative CVs. Our recruitment processes are in place to ensure fairness and compliance.Seniority level

ExecutiveEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

Sales and ManagementIndustries

Civil Engineering, Architecture and Planning, and Environmental Services

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