Standards and Products Manager
Anglian Water
Lead development and governance of asset standards and products for Anglian Water
10 days ago ago
£64,000 - £64,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Thorpe Wood House | Peterborough
Hybrid
Company Size
~5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction
Engineering
Operation & Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Water Supply
Wastewater treatment
Environment
Role
What you would be doing
standardisation
strategy
team lead
governance
standards
product development
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
What you bring
problem solving
engineering degree
design experience
leadership
chartered engineer
safety standards
- Strong technical problem-solving and communication skills
- Degree (or equivalent) in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering
- Significant experience in engineering design or construction, ideally in water, networks or related infrastructure
- Proven leadership and line management experience
- Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) status through a relevant professional body
- Sound understanding of safety, regulatory and environmental standards
- Experience of mentoring, coaching and developing colleagues
- Personal private healthcare
- Life cover – 8x annual salary paid to dependents
- Annual bonus scheme
- Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
- Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
- Flexible working options
- 26 days’ annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays, with flexibility to swap for alternative religious holidays
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Company
Overview
£1.495 billion
Annual revenue
Annual revenue generated from water and wastewater services.
7% increase
Revenue growth
Year-over-year growth in annual revenue.
£424 million
Operating profit
Annual operating profit from water and wastewater services.
4% decrease
Profit decline
Year-over-year decrease in operating profit.
- Provider of water and wastewater services to the East of England.
- Supplies over six million domestic and commercial customers.
- Innovative approaches to water management in water-scarce regions.
- Operations cover Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire.
2021
Workplace Health Award
Received recognition for workplace health and wellbeing from the Royal Society for Public Health.
18 Years
Health & Safety Excellence
Maintained a consecutive record of health and safety excellence with the RoSPA gold award.
- **Build Trust:** Trust is fundamental to our operations and employee interactions.
- - **Do the Right Thing:** Ethical operations guide our services.
- - **Always Exploring:** Innovation and continuous improvement are key to our success.
- - **PURPOSE:** To bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve through our commitment to Love Every Drop.
- - Consistently demonstrates excellence in health and safety.
Net Zero Carbon by 2030
Carbon Neutrality Target
The company is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2030, demonstrating leadership in sustainability.
70% Carbon Reduction
Asset Carbon Footprint
Aiming to reduce the carbon footprint in the building and maintenance of assets by 70% against a 2010 baseline by 2030.
1 Billion Liters Cleaned Daily
Water Recycling
Cleans 1 billion liters of used water daily at over 1,000 water recycling works, returning it to rivers.
Over 1,000 Recycling Works
Water Treatment Infrastructure
Operates over 1,000 water recycling works to ensure clean water is returned to rivers, contributing to environmental restoration.
- Encourages public enjoyment of its well-maintained open spaces, wildlife habitats, parks, and reservoirs, showcasing environmental stewardship efforts.
- Aligns its operations and outcomes with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
33.5% Workforce Female
Women Representation
The proportion of women in the overall workforce.
87% Inclusive Workplace
Employee Perception
Percentage of women who find the work environment inclusive and welcoming.
3.0% Gender Pay Gap
Pay Equity Progress
Reduction in median gender pay gap over the past year.
Top 50 Gender Equality Ranking
External Recognition
Ranked by The Times for gender equality in 2023.
- - 88% of women feel treated with dignity and respect.
- - Targets set for 2024 and 2025 to increase female hires and senior roles.
- - 2.4% reduction in mean gender pay gap.
- - Includes three employee resource groups for diversity support.
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