Salary:Circa£55,000depending on skills and experience
Location:Flexible, with travelrequiredacross the Anglian Water region
Contract Type:Full-time (flexibility for part-time), Permanent
At Anglian Water, our purpose is to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve.We’reproud to deliver safe, reliable water services for millions of customers while protecting the environment for future generations.
We’relooking for aSeniorProjectEngineerwitha strong focus on civils and construction activities,to support the successful delivery of our Storage Point refurbishment programme within our Supply Maintenance Delivery (SMD) function.
Working alongside theCivilsDelivery Manager,you’llplay a key leadership role across inspection, engineering, and construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory and business requirements. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine technicalexpertisewith leadership and programme delivery in a critical operational environment.
Key Responsibilities
Support the safe and compliant delivery of refurbishment works, ensuring alignment with CDM Regulations, Health & Safety standards, and Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) requirements.
Champion a strong safety culture across delivery teams and contractors, undertaking site audits and ensuring safe systems of work are followed.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Operations, Water Quality, Design, and Commercial teams toidentifyrisks, optimise delivery, and minimise impact.
Oversee programme planning, cost tracking, risk management, and governance processes, ensuringaccuratereporting and compliance with NEC contract requirements.
Provide leadership to delivery teams, including line management of technicians, supporting capabilitydevelopmentand driving high performance.
Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation by working with enablement teams to enhance efficiency and delivery outcomes.
Support capital maintenance delivery from prioritisation through to execution, ensuring value for money and long-term asset integrity.
Requirements
Experience deliveringcivilsor capital maintenance programmes within utilities, infrastructure, or regulated environments
Strong understanding of CDM Regulations, health & safety compliance, and construction or refurbishment activities
Proven ability to manage stakeholders, collaborate across functions, and influence delivery outcomes
Experience in programme planning, risk management, and cost control, with knowledge of NEC contracts
Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience supporting or leading teams
Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience (e.g. engineering-based background, IOSH, or professional membership desirable).
Full UK driving licencerequired.
We invest in our people - as a valued employee,you’llbe entitled to:
Personal private health care
Generous double match pension – contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%
24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
26 days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)
Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
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
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeingand lifestyle.
Why Anglian Water?
Anglian Water is not your typical water company. What we do really matters. Water is the lifeblood of our world and we’re proud of the difference we make. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly love what we do!
If you’re passionate about what you do and would like to make a difference then we’d love to hear from you.
Inclusion at Anglian Water
We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We’re proud signatories of the Social Mobility Pledge, Race at Work Charter, and Armed Forces Covenant, and we’re a Disability Confident employer.
Closingdate : 02/07/2026
#loveeverydrop