Enabling Lead

Anglian Water Services; Selby; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Water Services is seeking an Enabling Lead to manage environmental and consenting risks across a diverse portfolio of projects within the IMRDS Alliance. You will work with design, engineering and regulatory teams, ensuring necessary permits and licenses are in place from feasibility through construction.

The role requires GIS proficiency, strong stakeholder engagement, and the ability to influence decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience applying GIS packages to geoprocessing and data visualization.
• Ability to identify and manage environmental and consenting risks across projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication, plus analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead enabling discipline across allocated programme areas.
• Identify, assess and manage environmental and consenting risks.
• Ensure permits and licenses are in place from feasibility to construction.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, construction teams and regulators to deliver projects.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Environmental planning

Compliance

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

MapInfo

Job description

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.

Location: Peterborough/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,previousemployment, or personal endeavours)
• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports
• Ability to multi-task,maintainflexibility, 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 designated area.

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: 20th November 2026