Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Water Recycling (Infrastructure)

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the water sector is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to join their Water Recycling team. This role focuses on managing wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have a degree in water/wastewater engineering and expertise in pipeline design. The position offers a hybrid work environment based in Peterborough, with opportunities for career progression and innovation in project design.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in designing potable and wastewater pipelines.
• Experience in quality assurance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil and pipeline engineering reviews for water recycling projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Design and Technical Managers on project milestones.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Water/Wastewater Engineering

Tools

Design Software

Job description

Job Description

Who are we?

Within the @one Alliance, we are a collaborative organization comprising eight partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO) and our extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment program.

We are preparing for AMP8, our most ambitious Asset Management Period, focusing on nature-based solutions like wetlands and urban drainage schemes. Our goal is to set global benchmarks, build a better environment, and provide growth opportunities for our workforce. We aim to build on our existing teams with an environment that fosters career progression.

With an exciting portfolio of projects planned, our success depends on managing our work effectively and exceeding customer expectations. We emphasize innovation and creativity in project design. We are seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer in our Water Recycling (Infrastructure) team, specializing in wastewater infrastructure (pipelines).

What will you be doing as our new Lead Infrastructure Engineer?

You will provide civil and pipeline engineering reviews, guidance, and input for potable water and water recycling infrastructure projects. Your responsibilities include supporting design, ensuring compliance with standards, reviewing project deliverables, and maintaining engineering standards. You will report to both the Senior Design Manager (Engineering) and the Principal Infrastructure Engineer. Mentoring junior engineers and supporting continuous improvement are also key aspects of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Design and Technical Managers to track milestones and review dates.
• Work with Principal Engineers on design standards and improvements.
• Review drawings, calculations, and change requests for compliance and quality.
• Lead design review meetings and contribute to safety and commissioning strategies.
• Support quality management through Autodesk Construction Cloud workflows.
• Promote innovative technologies and adhere to standards.
• Mentor engineers to develop skills and procedures.

Skills, Experience, and Behaviors

Ideally, you will have a degree in water/wastewater engineering or a related field, with proven expertise in designing potable and wastewater pipelines, quality assurance, and risk management. Familiarity with design software is essential. Strong communication, stakeholder management, leadership, and mentoring skills are required. This role provides technical leadership across project portfolios, ideal for those seeking to advance their engineering careers.

Our Approach

At the Anglian Water @one Alliance, we foster a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to equal opportunities and accommodations during the interview process.

Our Vision

A collaborative alliance driving change, setting benchmarks, and building a better environment. We aim to empower our people, delight customers, embrace digital transformation, and deliver excellence.

Our Values

To bring prosperity through our commitment to Love Every Drop: build trust, do the right thing, and explore continuously.

Location: Hybrid, based in Peterborough with site visits across the East Anglia Region.