Anglian Water Services
Provides water and wastewater services across East England, focusing on sustainability and innovation.
23 days ago
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Ipswich, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
technical coordination
modelling
environmental assessment
budget management
stakeholder management
licensing case
Oversee budgets, contracts, risk, and performance related to water resources.
Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal teams, external partners and regulators.
In this high-impact role, you'll be responsible for building a robust, evidence-based case to secure abstraction licences and other water resource-related requirements for the Fens and Lincolnshire Reservoirs. You'll act as the key technical interface between strategic planning, water resources, and programme delivery teams. You'll also collaborate closely with internal and external partners, such as the Environment agency and Natural England.
Lead and coordinate the water resources technical interface across teams and partners to ensure successful delivery of the reservoirs programme.
Develop and manage a robust programme of technical work, including modelling and environmental assessments, to secure abstraction licences.
- Lead and coordinate the water resources technical interface across teams and partners to ensure successful delivery of the reservoirs programme.
- Develop and manage a robust programme of technical work, including modelling and environmental assessments, to secure abstraction licences.
- Oversee budgets, contracts, risk, and performance related to water resources.
- Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal teams, external partners and regulators.
Requirements
hydrology
water management
report writing
stakeholder engagement
project management
leadership
Proven experience in Hydrology and water resource management.
Your Hydrology experience will combine with your leadership skills to ensure alignment across programmes, technical integrity in decision-making, and clear, effective communication with stakeholders.
Strong report writing skills.
Location: Flexible throughout Anglian Water region. Requirement to travel to various offices for meetings as required.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
Join us in shaping the future of water supply in our region. We're looking for an experienced Hydrologist with project management experience to play a pivotal role in our ambitious reservoirs project. This is one of the most significant infrastructure programmes in our history. We're developing two new reservoirs in our region, to secure water resources for generations to come. As Water Resources Lead, you will be part of our Strategic Asset Planning team and will take a senior technical leadership role. This is a unique opportunity to lead the development and management of a critical technical work programme that underpins the future water supply for millions.
Experience of effective project management, including financial and risk management.
- Proven experience in Hydrology and water resource management.
- Strong report writing skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
- Experience of effective project management, including financial and risk management.
Benefits
Salary: Circa £50k, depending on skills and experience
Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave. Opportunity for shared parental pay
Anglian Water offers a flexible approach; this role provides you with hybrid working, with opportunity to work from any one of our office locations in the region.
Bonus scheme
26 days annual leave - rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
Personal private health care
Life assurance at 8 times salary
Private health care
Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)
Double-matched pension (maximum 6% employee contribution)
Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
Double-matched pension
Virtual GP service for you and your household
Full-time, with flexibility for part-time.
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
- Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
- Bonus scheme
- 26 days annual leave - rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
- Personal private health care
- Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
- Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave. Opportunity for shared parental pay
- Double-matched pension (maximum 6% employee contribution)
- Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
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