Job Title: Mains Renewal Engineer
Location : Enterprise House, Great Billing or Heigham
Contract: Full-time/ Permanent
Salary: Depending on skills and experience
At Anglian Water our values are that together, we will: Build trust, do the right thing, and we are always exploring.
Who we Are?
Working as part of the integrated IMRDS for Capital Delivery, reporting to the mains renewal senior engineer, you will oversee the design, engineering and project managing of the capital mains renewal schemes that fall within the Capital Delivery Mains Renewal programme. Predominantly focusing on Trenchless and no dig techniques including directional drilling and slip lining, championing innovative solutions to reduce scope of works to maximise benefit and capitalisation across the AWS region safely, to budget and within agreed timescales. The designs will deliver cost and benefit efficiencies and facilitate the drive towards achievement of the AMP8 main Laying & efficiency targets, whilst adding value to the supply and network asset base.
Key Responsibilities
* Actively engage in the governance processes for schemes being promoted for design ensuring that effective collaboration regarding need has been undertaken and appropriate involvement in the scheme overview
* Oversee the design process ensuring the creation of the design pack for each project which includes all pre construction information.
* Visit site as necessary to undertake surveys, verify the proposed solution, identify equipment requirements, conduct site meetings with external stakeholders or support Delivery Team site checks
* Undertake Stakeholder liaison and problem solving of Stakeholder issues. Ensure stakeholder communication is in line with defined delivery process
* Maximise benefit within Mains Renewal by ensuring that the wider TOTEX opportunities available are considered in all solutions
* Project management of budget for each scheme
Qualifications, Behaviours & Skills
* Qualified CDM designer / principle designer
* SMSTS Qualified & NRSWA supervisor trained
* Experience of contract management and site supervision
* Significant experience working on water engineering or similar engineering design projects
* Experience with water distribution systems.
* Ability to shape the future company strategy
* Thorough understanding of the regulatory framework
* Experience of water supply and network operations
* Proven ability to understand the infrastructure from a strategic, tactical and operational perspective
* Proven ability of mains renewal design and engineering
* Balancing solution requirements with service delivery capabilities
* Good understanding and experience of the ROV process particularly Root Cause Analysis.
Why Anglian Water?
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we make sure to reward and recognise their hard work. Some of our benefits include:
* Bonus scheme
* Private health care
* Competitive pension scheme
* Up to 26 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
* Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing
* Inclusion is for Everyone
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all suitably qualified applicants, regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We focus on merit and passion for creating better outcomes and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all colleagues feel they belong.
If you think this is the next step for your career, apply today!
Closing Date: 20th April 2026
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