Environmental Lead

Anglian Water Group; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days leave

Flexible working

Pension with 7% match

Life Assurance 8x salary

Personal Accident cover 5x salary

Bonus Scheme

Discounts

Job summary

Anglian Water Group is seeking an Environmental Lead to drive the environmental strategy for desalination and advanced water recycling within a major regional programme. The role is hybrid with a Peterborough base and 1-3 days in the office weekly, reporting to the Senior Consents and Environment Manager.

You will lead international collaboration, chair steering groups, engage with global experts, and ensure environmental assessments (SEA, HRA, WFD) are delivered to meet regulatory and

Qualifications

• Post-graduate qualification in an environmental discipline.
• Membership of an appropriate professional body (working towards Chartership).
• Strong experience with EIA HRA & WFD assessments.
• Proven experience in developing and leading environmental strategies for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience in managing multiple stakeholder groups, both internal and external, with a focus on regulatory engagement (desirable).
• Previous experience with desalination and/or Advanced Water Recycling projects (desirable).
• Familiarity with water resources planning (desirable).
• Experience in the UK water industry (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Act as the Environmental Subject Matter Expert for the desalination and/or advanced water recycling programme, collaborating with international suppliers and consultants to apply best practices.
• Develop and drive the Environmental Strategy for desalination and/or water recycling, ensuring early prioritization of environmental assessments (SEA, HRA, WFD, Natural Capital, and Net Gain).
• Work with the Technical Lead to minimize environmental impact and align with the Water Resources Environmental Lead for consistent planning.
• Ensure environmental outputs are on time, within budget, and meet required quality standards.
• Identify risks and opportunities, driving mitigation actions and delivering necessary reports and presentations to regulators and stakeholders.
• Represent Anglian Water in external stakeholder meetings, presenting environmental aspects of the programme and addressing challenges.
• Lead steering groups, communicate environmental strategies, and ensure cross-company collaboration for informed decision-making.

Skills

EIA/HRA & WFD experience

Environmental strategy development

Regulatory engagement

Stakeholder management

International collaboration

Education

Post-graduate qualification in an environmental discipline

Job description

Anglian Water offers a flexible approach, this role provides you with hybrid working. Your base location will either be in our Peterborough office with the expectation of being in the office 1-3 days a week. Help lead the future of sustainable water supply in the East of England. As part of Anglian Water's ambitious draft Water Resources Management Plan 2024, we're facing into a stark reality - by 2050, we could have 38% less water to meet customer demand. In response, we're developing a transformative programme of desalination and advanced water recycling, with projects set to go live as early as 2034. These cutting-edge technologies are new to Anglian Water, and we're looking for passionate, forward-thinking environmental professionals to help shape them from the ground up. Reporting to the Senior Consents and Environment Manager, the Environmental Lead will drive the environmental strategy for these future supply options - developing robust scopes, reviewing and challenging technical proposals, and ensuring programmes stay on track and deliver genuine impact. You'll lead international collaboration, chair steering groups, and engage with global experts to ensure we apply the best ideas and innovation to deliver world-class outcomes. If you're ready to influence some of the most critical environmental projects of our time - we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Environmental Subject Matter Expert for the desalination and/or advanced water recycling programme, collaborating with international suppliers and consultants to apply best practices. Develop and drive the Environmental Strategy for desalination and/or water recycling, ensuring early prioritization of environmental assessments (SEA, HRA, WFD, Natural Capital, and Net Gain). Work with the Technical Lead to minimize environmental impact and align with the Water Resources Environmental Lead for consistent planning.
• Ensure environmental outputs are on time, within budget, and meet required quality standards. Identify risks and opportunities, driving mitigation actions and delivering necessary reports and presentations to regulators and stakeholders.
• Represent Anglian Water in external stakeholder meetings, presenting environmental aspects of the programme and addressing challenges. Lead steering groups, communicate environmental strategies, and ensure cross-company collaboration for informed decision-making.

As the Environmental Lead, you will have the chance to influence and drive the environmental strategy for major infrastructure projects that will shape the region's water resources for decades to come. Working as part of a dynamic team, you will collaborate with international experts, and help develop cutting-edge solutions that balance environmental sustainability with the demands of growing populations. In addition to technical expertise, you will work closely with stakeholders, creating opportunities to build strong relationships while influencing decisions at the highest levels. This role offers the chance to make a lasting impact, working in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about environmental leadership, project management, and creating sustainable solutions, this is the role for you. By joining us, you will be part of a forward-thinking company that is dedicated to growth, development, and positive change in an industry that matters.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate qualification in an environmental discipline.
• Membership of an appropriate professional body (working towards Chartership).
• Strong experience with EIA HRA & WFD assessments.
• Proven experience in developing and leading environmental strategies for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience in managing multiple stakeholder groups, both internal and external, with a focus on regulatory engagement (desirable).
• Previous experience with desalination and/or Advanced Water Recycling projects (desirable).
• Familiarity with water resources planning (desirable).
• Experience in the UK water industry (desirable).

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of water resource management in the East of England. By joining Anglian Water's forward-thinking team, you will be at the forefront of innovative solutions like desalination and water reuse, addressing one of the most significant challenges of our time: ensuring a sustainable water supply for the future.

• 26 days leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion
• A flexible and friendly working culture
• Competitive pension scheme - we double-match your contributions up to 7%
• Life Assurance at eight times your salary
• Personal Accident cover - up to 5x your salary
• Bonus Scheme
• Lots of great discounts