Champion sustainable design by embedding low-carbon thinking, nature-based solutions, and whole-life value considerations.
Engage with suppliers, partners, and stakeholders to review and integrate third-party design inputs effectively.
Ensure all design work meets CDM and health & safety requirements, producing high-quality outputs that meet end-user and operational needs.
Work collaboratively with project managers, environmental and planning specialists, procurement, and construction teams to deliver projects efficiently and affordably.
Provide clear leadership to your project design team – mentoring, developing, and
Drive innovation and digital design, supporting the move towards fully attributed 3D and BIM-enabled models.
Water Non-Infrastructure Portfolio - PDM to lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver clean water non- infrastructure design (treatment works; pumping stations; ground water abstraction). Significant programmes of work include nitrate removal; PFAS removal and upgrades to potable water treatment works.
Collaborate with engineering discipline leads to define design approaches, set technical standards, and ensure design integration across civil, mechanical, electrical, and process disciplines.
Lead the design and technical delivery of clean water and water recycling projects, across both infrastructure (pipelines, pumping stations) and non-infrastructure (treatment and storage) schemes.
Experience of working within a design and build or collaborative project delivery environment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to translate complex technical information clearly.
Technical understanding of clean water or water recycling systems, pipelines, or treatment processes.
Strong design management experience, ideally within the water or environmental infrastructure sectors.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality, sustainable design outcomes.
A degree in engineering or equivalent qualification, preferably chartered or working towards chartered status.
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Company
Overview
6 million
customers served
The company serves over 6 million customers across the East of England, delivering essential water and wastewater services.
1973
year established
The company was established in 1973 and has since grown to become a leader in the water sector.
The company is a leader in the UK water sector, investing heavily in infrastructure and sustainability projects to meet the region's growing demands.
Delivering high-quality drinking water, ensuring wastewater treatment, and maintaining the health of natural water resources.
Handles major infrastructure projects, including new pipelines, wastewater treatment plants, and water recycling technologies.
Known for embracing cutting-edge technology and innovation, pioneering smart water management systems to improve service efficiency.
Leads initiatives to enhance flood management, protecting communities from rising water levels and extreme weather events.
Works on both residential and commercial projects, making a significant impact on urban development and sustainable city planning in the East of England.
Beyond water services, plays a key role in environmental protection and the stewardship of local ecosystems, with a growing focus on resource recovery.
Recognized for leadership in water sustainability and innovation, making it a trusted partner for public and private sector projects.
Culture + Values
Build trust
Do the right thing
Are always exploring
Environment + Sustainability
65% reduction in capital carbon
Carbon Reduction Target
Aims to reduce carbon emissions from capital activities by 65% from the 2010 baseline by 2025.
$300 million investment
Environmental Protection Fund
Allocating £300 million to accelerate environmental protection initiatives.
1.8 billion in sustainable debt
Sustainable Finance Achievement
Raised £1.8 billion in sustainable debt by end-2021, supporting carbon reduction efforts.
50% energy from renewables
Renewable Energy Target
Aims to generate 50% of total energy from renewable sources by 2030.
Net zero carbon target by 2030
Reduce operational carbon by 30% from 2019/20 baseline by 2025
Generate 45% of energy from own renewables by 2025
Plant 50 hectares of woodland and use wetlands/marshes/grasslands for carbon removal
Delivering £800 million across 1,200 WINEP schemes for river quality, biodiversity and storm overflow improvements
Issued £1.8 billion in sustainable debt by end‑2021; all 2021/22 debt raised via sustainable finance saved 180,000 t CO₂
First water company to issue sustainability‑linked green bonds tied to carbon targets
Inclusion & Diversity
2030
Diversity Programme
The Strength in Diversity programme is scheduled to run through 2030, reflecting the company's long-term commitment to inclusion and diversity across the region.
Four focus areas: Education outreach, Early Careers (graduate/apprentice/internship), Community Group engagement, Job seeker support
Active Inclusion Community (staff network) providing forum and safe space
Engagement targets to better reflect regional demographics