Standards and Products Manager

Description

• Maintain and Improve Standards: Oversee the continuous improvement of our Minimum Asset Standards (MAS), Design Manuals and Specifications. Ensure alignment with national and international standards (CESWI, WIMES, British Standards) and capture best practice from across the industry.
• Define and Deliver Strategy: Develop and maintain the strategic direction for Anglian Water’s asset standards and products. Ensure alignment with the Chief Engineer’s Office, Commercial Operations and our delivery alliances. Lead the team’s priorities, manage external relationships, and foster a culture focused on safety and excellence.
• Lead a team of skilled professionals and collaborate across the entire capital delivery ecosystem.
• Governance and Collaboration: Operate robust governance systems to ensure all voices are heard and decisions are transparent and well-evidenced. Engage across the business and alliances to ensure our standards reflect operational experience, innovation and commercial priorities.
• Standard Products Development: Lead the creation and improvement of our standard products and proven designs in collaboration with engineering, innovation, and procurement teams. Drive the adoption of best practice solutions that enhance quality, reduce cost and carbon, and support safe, efficient construction.
• Communicate, Educate and Inspire: Promote the value of standardisation across Anglian Water and our partners. Develop and deliver training, share best practice, and ensure our systems and standards are accessible, clear and easy to use.
• Influence major engineering decisions that will define the infrastructure of tomorrow.

Requirements

• Strong technical problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience of mentoring, coaching and developing colleagues
• Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) status through a relevant professional body
• Proven leadership and line management experience
• Sound understanding of safety, regulatory and environmental standards
• Degree (or equivalent) in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering
• Significant experience in engineering design or construction, ideally in water, networks or related infrastructure

Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Life cover – 8x annual salary paid to dependents
• 26 days’ annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays, with flexibility to swap for alternative religious holidays
• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
• Personal private healthcare
• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
• Annual bonus scheme

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance