Join Anglian Water's Strategic Pipeline Alliance as a Land Quality & Agricultural Consultant. Location: Flexible/Hybrid work from home, with occasional visits to Peterborough office. Employment Type: Part-time, (3 days per week) Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about contributing to one of the UK’s most ambitious water infrastructure projects? The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) is searching for a Land Quality & Agricultural Consultant to support and enhance our project delivery team. What will you be doing as our new Land Quality & Agricultural Consultant ? You will be responsible for, and involved in, producing land quality desk studies, use of GIS, Geology and Soils ES chapters, stakeholder/regulator liaison, ground investigation scoping and management, and interpretative risk assessments. You will support with the procurement and management of supply chain partners and contractors in the undertaking of land quality and agricultural assessments. Successful delivery of the role will require you to work alongside other relevant SPA team members, including the geotechnical, ground investigation, design and construction teams, as well as all other EIA disciplines to ensure a collaborative understanding of outcomes and technical consistency is maintained. Key responsibilities: Contribute to stakeholder and regulator consultation/liaison to ensure the SPA consenting teams have the best opportunity for gaining approvals in a timely and cost- effective manner. Facilitate the sharing of land quality and agricultural expertise across the SPA Framework. Contribute to development of a standardised approach to produce land quality and agricultural (including digital) outputs. Collaborate with stakeholder engagement with 3rd party interfaces to ensure the SPA Framework consenting teams have the best opportunity for gaining approvals in a timely and cost- effective manner. Take personal responsibility for supporting programme delivery, particularly in the areas of adopting risk-based approaches, cost control and programme management. Work with the Land Quality Lead and other team members to ensure that programme meets SPA milestones A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours: This job might be for you if you have: A strong technical background and demonstrable knowledge of land quality, soil quality and agricultural aspects in consent applications. Experience in producing land quality and agricultural land EIA inputs and risk assessments ideally on large-scale, linear infrastructure schemes; having a background in water infrastructure being a bonus. Ability to work flexibly across several projects and to meet required deadlines. Experience of using QGIS/ArcGIS. Not only do we look for the best talent to join us on our journey, we also look for individuals to demonstrate key behaviours that align with our values and beliefs. Working with the highest degree of integrity, we want SPA employees to take ownership and accountability for their outputs and be driven to continuously improve how they work. SPA employees should act with the customer’s best interest at heart, be clear and transparent communicators and be passionate about operating in an ethical fashion. If you are looking for a career opportunity, working in an innovative forward-thinking environment please apply today! Why Join SPA? The Strategic Pipeline Alliance Project is at the exciting delivery stage, with additional projects lined up for AMP8. At SPA, we embrace innovation, digital technology, and collaboration with our partners, including Farrans, MMB, Costain, Jacobs, and Atkins. Together, we’re combating climate change and securing clean water for generations to come. Flexible Working : We support remote working, part-time hours, and flexible schedules to suit your lifestyle if the role allows. Location : Our office is in Peterborough, with operational hubs across the project area. Diversity and Inclusion : SPA is committed to building an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Whatever your background, if this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. Our Purpose Our mission is simple yet vital: To Make the East of England Resilient to the Effects of Drought. Join us in shaping a sustainable future while being part of a team where everyone can thrive. Ready to Join Us? If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and excited to lead in a transformative environment, we’d love to hear from you! SPA is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and recruit based on merit and potential, ensuring every colleague feels a sense of belonging. Take the Next Step If you’re passionate about delivering innovative infrastructure solutions and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. and be part of Anglian Water’s journey to build a more sustainable, water-secure future.