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Water Programme Director

MWHTreatment -
Falmer

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Job details

Permanent

Qualifications

Engineering

Full job description

We are looking to strengthen our Delivery team with a Programme Director on our CMDP JV Framework.

You will report directly to the Framework Director and you will be have full accountability for the successful delivery of high-value, high risk projects involving multi stakeholders, often delivered under NEC4 contracts, alliance frameworks, or joint ventures. You will drive the integration of multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex Water/Wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure. From early-stage design through to commissioning and handover, your leadership will be key to achieving best-in-class outcomes across programme, cost, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance

Key responsibilities will include:

Strategic Project Leadership

Provide overall direction and strategic leadership for large-scale Design & Build Water and Wastewater projects, aligning delivery with client and regulatory requirements (e.g., Ofwat, EA, DWI).
Define and execute project delivery strategies, construction methodologies, and governance structures.
Lead integrated design and delivery teams, ensuring collaboration between engineering, construction, commercial, commissioning and environmental functions.

Design Management & Technical Assurance

Oversee early-stage design development, feasibility studies, optioneering, and value engineering.
Ensure robust technical solutions that meet asset performance, sustainability, and regulatory requirements.
Champion the use of digital design tools (e.g. BIM Level 2+, Common Data Environments) and ensure design buildability.

Construction Delivery & Programme Control

Drive the execution of construction works through effective planning, contractor coordination, and performance management.
Ensure alignment of construction activities with design intent, project milestones, and safety protocols.
Maintain visibility on critical path activities, commissioning schedules, and final handover to operations teams.

Commercial & Contract Management

Full accountability for budget management and cost control across all project phases.
Administer D&B contracts (typically NEC3/NEC4) and manage risk allocation, change control, and dispute resolution.
Lead commercial negotiations, procurement strategy, and contractor/supplier engagement.

Stakeholder Engagement & Client Interface

Act as the senior representative to clients, framework partners, statutory bodies, and key internal stakeholders.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with Water Companies, Joint Venture partners, and delivery consortia.
Lead stakeholder forums, site tours, community engagement, and client reporting.

General

Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
Maintain a positive and solution-oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback.
Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role
In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department and MWH Treatment as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships.
Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality

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