Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Water Recycling (Infrastructure)

Sweco UK; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Lead Infrastructure Engineer to support water recycling projects in Peterborough. This role involves managing engineering reviews, ensuring compliance, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have a degree in water/wastewater engineering and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in water/wastewater engineering or related field preferred.
• Proven expertise in potable and wastewater pipeline design.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil and pipeline engineering reviews for water recycling projects.
• Collaborate on design improvements and mentor junior engineers.
• Lead design review meetings and contribute to safety strategies.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Degree in water/wastewater engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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Lead Infrastructure Engineer - Water Recycling (Infrastructure), Peterborough

Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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About the @one Alliance

The Anglian Water @one Alliance is a collaborative organization comprising nine partner companies (Anglian Water, SWECO, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, and Skanska) and an 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. We aim to set global benchmarks, build a better environment, and offer growth opportunities for our workforce.

With a large portfolio of projects planned for AMP8, our success depends on our ability to manage work efficiently and meet customer expectations.

About Sweco

Transforming society by planning and designing sustainable communities and cities. We address urbanization challenges, digitalization, and sustainability through expert collaboration, offering global expertise with local presence. Our goal is to be our clients’ most relevant partner.

We promote a healthy work/life balance, requiring office or site presence on average three days a week.

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

You will provide civil and pipeline engineering reviews, guidance, and inputs for potable water and water recycling infrastructure projects. You will support design activities, ensuring compliance with legislation and standards, and mentor junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Track milestones and review dates with Design and Technical Managers.
• Collaborate with Principal Engineers on design improvements.
• Review project drawings, calculations, and change requests.
• Lead design review meetings and contribute to safety and commissioning strategies.
• Maintain quality standards using Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Promote innovative technologies and adhere to MAS standards.
• Mentor engineers for professional development.

Skills, Experience, and Behaviors:

• Degree in water/wastewater engineering or related field (preferred).
• Proven expertise in potable and wastewater pipeline design, quality assurance, and risk management.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Leadership role focuses on technical guidance across project portfolios, not individual project delivery.

@OneAlliance vision

A collaborative alliance driving change, setting benchmarks, and building a better environment.

@OneAlliance Values

Building trust, doing the right thing, and exploring new solutions to bring prosperity through our commitment to Love Every Drop.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We foster an inclusive culture that respects individual contributions, promotes equality, and supports applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity/paternity. We are signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact [emailprotected] with your details and needs.

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