Manager Jobs in Peterborough, ON

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:

• Water
• Transport
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long‑term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.

Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel‑fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

Company Website:

Company Showcase Video:

Why join Barhale?

• As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
• Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
• A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
• Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success

Who are we?

Help lead one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure transformations.

We’re the

@one Alliance – a ground‑breaking collaboration between

Anglian Water and seven industry‑leading partners: Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO. Together, we deliver over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.

Working in

AMP8 , our most ambitious period yet, we’ll be delivering an even broader range of innovative and environmentally‑driven infrastructure projects – from urban drainage to nature‑based solutions like constructed wetlands.

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

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

You’ll 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

• Work with the Head of SHEA to lead and manage an industry‑leading SHEA strategy, implementation and performance for the business.
• To implement and comply with the @one alliance’s SHEA policy and procedures and all legal requirements therein, including correct competence training for staff to deliver site work.
• Ensure successful delivery of each project and portfolio whilst delivering compliance to all performance criteria.
• Manage the commercial and financial performance of the business unit including annual budgets, forecasts and financial controls.
• 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.
• Outline and implement the business and delivery plans for the business in conjunction with the overarching @one alliance business plan and strategy.
• Develop, implement and maintain exceptional relationships across Anglian Water, the alliance partners and the supply chain to create transparency and trust.
• 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.
• Proven track record in programme management within large infrastructure environments
• Experience of managing large programmes of work, c£70-90m a year
• Strong commercial awareness, leadership experience, and stakeholder influencing skills
• Passion for driving sustainable, measurable change
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams across multiple workstreams
• Ability to develop compelling business cases and track delivery of benefits

Desireable:

• Experience with recycled water or water‑sector assets
• Change leadership experience across digital, people or systems programmes
• Familiarity with regulated utilities and capital investment cycles

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people‑centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your well‑being and career aspirations will be supported by.

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Senior Programme Manager

Company: Barhale Salary: Competitive Hours: Full-time Location: Peterborough, PE3 6WT Job type: Permanent Posting date: 16 Oct 2026 Closing date: 14 Nov 2026

Summary

About Barhale

Who are Barhale?

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long‑term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.

Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

• Tunnelling
• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel‑fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

Company Website:

Company Showcase Video:

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Why join Barhale?

• As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
• Job security, long‑term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
• A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
• Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success

Senior Programme Manager

Who are we?

Help lead one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure transformations.

We’re the

@one Alliance – a ground‑breaking collaboration between

Anglian Water and seven industry‑leading partners: Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO. Together, we deliver over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.

Working in

AMP8 , our most ambitious period yet, we’ll be delivering an even broader range of innovative and environmentally‑driven infrastructure projects – from urban drainage to nature‑based solutions like constructed wetlands.

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

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

You’ll 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

• Work with the Head of SHEA to lead and manage an industry‑leading SHEA strategy, implementation and performance for the business.
• To implement and comply with the @one alliance’s SHEA policy and procedures and all legal requirements therein, including correct competence training for staff to deliver site work.
• Ensure successful delivery of each project and portfolio whilst delivering compliance to all performance criteria.
• Manage the commercial and financial performance of the business unit including annual budgets, forecasts and financial controls.
• 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.
• Outline and implement the business and delivery plans for the business in conjunction with the overarching @one alliance business plan and strategy.
• Develop, implement and maintain exceptional relationships across Anglian Water, the alliance partners and the supply chain to create transparency and trust.
• 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.
• Proven track record in programme management within large infrastructure environments
• Experience of managing large programmes of work, c£70-90m a year
• Strong commercial awareness, leadership experience, and stakeholder influencing skills
• Passion for driving sustainable, measurable change
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams across multiple workstreams
• Ability to develop compelling business cases and track delivery of benefits

Essential:

• Proven track record in programme management within large infrastructure environments
• Experience of managing large programmes of work, c£70-90m a year
• Strong commercial awareness, leadership experience, and stakeholder influencing skills
• Passion for driving sustainable, measurable change
• Tier 1 contracting experience
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams across multiple workstreams
• Ability to develop compelling business cases and track delivery of benefits

Desireable:

• Experience with recycled water or water‑sector assets
• Change leadership experience across digital, people or systems programmes
• Familiarity with regulated utilities and capital investment cycles

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people‑centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your well‑being and career aspirations will be supported by.

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
• Continuous service awards

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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