Enabling Lead

Anglian Water Services; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Water Services is seeking an Enabling Lead to drive the enabling discipline across programme areas, identifying environmental and consenting risks and delivering consistent risk management across the Alliance.

You'll oversee from early feasibility to construction completion, ensuring consents, permits and licences are in place and embedding a Right First Time culture. Collaboration with design, engineering, construction teams, regulators and environmental specialists is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience using GIS packages for geoprocessing and data visualization.
• Interest in environmental issues through coursework, employment or personal projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organization/analytical skills.
• Ability to multi-task, stay flexible, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Promote Anglian Water and the IMRDS Alliance in daily work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enabling discipline within allocated programme areas and manage environmental and consenting risks.
• Ensure consistency of approach, effective risk management, and smooth delivery across the Alliance.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, construction teams, regulators, land agents and local authorities.

Skills

GIS experience

Environmental risk

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Multi-tasking / organization

Education

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

MapInfo

Job description

As an Enabling Lead, you will take responsibility for leading the enabling discipline within your allocated programme areas. Working alongside other Enabling Leads, you will identify, assess, and manage environmental and consenting risks across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects. Together, you'll ensure consistency of approach, effective risk management, and smooth delivery across the Alliance.

Working from early feasibility through to construction completion, you'll ensure that all necessary consents, permits and licences are in place - enabling smooth project progression and embedding a “Right First Time” approach. By integrating environmental and planning considerations from the outset, you'll help reduce risk, minimise delays, and safeguard both project delivery and Anglian Water's reputation for responsible development.

You'll work closely with design, engineering, and construction teams as well as regulators, land agents, local authorities and environmental specialists. This is a highly collaborative role that combines technical expertise, risk management and stakeholder engagement to deliver lasting positive outcomes.

Location: Lincoln/Hybrid

What you’ll be doing:

As an Enabling Lead, you will take responsibility for leading the enabling discipline within your allocated programme areas. Working alongside other Enabling Leads, you will identify, assess, and manage environmental and consenting risks across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and non‑infrastructure projects. Together, you'll ensure consistency of approach, effective risk management, and smooth delivery across the Alliance.

Working from early feasibility through to construction completion, you'll ensure that all necessary consents, permits and licences are in place - enabling smooth project progression and embedding a “Right First Time” approach. By integrating environmental and planning considerations from the outset, you'll help reduce risk, minimise delays, and safeguard both project delivery and Anglian Water's reputation for responsible development.

You'll work closely with design, engineering, and construction teams as well as regulators, land agents, local authorities and environmental specialists. This is a highly collaborative role that combines technical expertise, risk management and stakeholder engagement to deliver lasting positive outcomes.

What you’ll bring:

We're looking for someone with both the technical know-how and the ability to influence and build strong relationships. You'll have:

• Experience in using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) packages (ArcGIS, QGIS, MapInfo) for geoprocessing and visualisation of data
• The ideal candidates will have a demonstrable interest in environmental issues (either through related coursework, previous employment, or personal endeavours)
• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, and work independently with minimal supervision
• Take pride in the work I do, promoting a positive view of Anglian Water and the IMRDS Alliance.
• Celebrate when we get things right and share best practice with others.
• Seek the right balance of information to inform decisions.
• Follow our policies and procedures and constructively challenge them when they don't help us get the right results.

Ready to Shape the Future of Water?

Join a team where collaboration, innovation, and sustainability sit at the heart of everything we do. Be part of something extraordinary with Anglian Water and IMRDS.

Our Approach to Diversity & Inclusion

At the Anglian we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We believe that diversity enriches our team, fuels innovation, and drives success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. We are dedicated to creating an environment free from discrimination and bias, where everyone has equal opportunities for growth and advancement. Join us in creating a culture where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion is the norm.

Closing date: 11th November 2026