Who are we?Here within the @one 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.
To achieve our targets our Solutions team will work efficiently and build on adopting a seamless collaborative approach with our client Anglian Water during the initial optioneering stage of a project to reach an agreed solution. To help us deliver this we're seeking a Senior Solutions Manager for our Water Recycling (West) Team.
What will you be doing as our Senior Solutions Manager?As our new Senior Solutions Manager, you will provide leadership for the creation of value-driven solutions for a c£600M portfolio of water recycling projects located in the west of the Anglian region, which achieve our capital investment programme outcomes and business objectives.
Key responsibilities:Solutions Stage Management- Understand Anglian Water's and @one alliance's business goals.
- Develop and manage collaborative relationships with Anglian Water's ADP and @one delivery teams.
- Support ADP in developing a sustainable project release program.
- Develop an efficient solutions development strategy.
- Manage Solutions Stage Project Plans and ensure @one Solutions Stage deliverables meet required standards.
- Produce monthly performance reports.
- Engage stakeholders to resolve issues and remove blockers.
- Lead escalation if preferred solutions do not meet objectives.
Develop Solutions- Understand and challenge Anglian Water's business outcomes and obligations for each scheme.
- Facilitate root cause analysis, investigations, and data analysis.
- Lead engagement from @one project delivery teams to develop viable solutions, considering:
- Cost assessments
- Data analysis and technical solutions
- Programme review
- Sustainability and carbon reduction
- Safety and buildability
- HRA, EIA, planning, and customer constraints
- Long-lead items and supplier inputs
- Legacy and compliance risk
- Ensure TOTEX, Benefits Realisation, and Six Capitals are considered in solution selection.
- Support assessment of preferred solutions for review meetings.
Health & Safety- Promote Health and Safety excellence in solution development.
- Support the Design Manager in producing design risk assessments.
People/Team Development- Provide clear and consistent leadership, fostering a positive and inclusive environment.
- Line manage, mentor and support Solutions Team members.
Transformation- Promote experimentation, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Identify ways to reduce carbon and enhance natural capital using PAS 2080 principles.
- Continuously improve the solutions process and team efficiency.
A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours.....To be successful in this position you will be comfortable demonstrating leadership in managing people, including successful performance management. You will champion consistent quality and standardisation, develop quality procedures, and deliver improvements. You are experienced at developing and implementing strategies to mitigate risks and realise opportunities across multiple projects.
You can demonstrate a respectful attitude to others, and naturally foster positive action to build our reputation, and integrity. You are adept at facing challenges and addressing poor collaboration and promoting effective communication to all stakeholders. Preferably degree educated with demonstrable experience in water-sector assets and delivery capital projects.
If this sounds like you and you are interested in an opportunity to make a real difference in a nationally recognised and respected alliance appeals, please apply today!
Our Approach to Diversity & Inclusion At the Anglian Water's @one 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 visionA 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 ValuesTo bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve through our commitment to Love Every Drop we:
Build trust; Do the right thing; Are always exploring.
The Anglian Water @one Alliance. Eight partners, endless opportunities.Location: Hybrid, Peterborough - dependent on home location.
