SPA Lead Civil Engineer

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Broadway; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking water infrastructure project as a Lead Civil Engineer. You will oversee technical direction for clean water projects while ensuring quality standards and compliance with regulations. The role requires a degree in civil engineering, chartered status, and experience in mentoring engineers. Embrace innovation and contribute to making the East of England resilient to drought effects.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Degree in a civil engineering discipline or relevant experience.
• Chartered status or equivalent.
• Competence in practical civil design experience in the water industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction for clean water infrastructure projects.
• Ensure designs comply with regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with project design teams to provide best value solutions.

Skills

Civil design experience

Mentoring and coaching

Health and safety focus

Education

Degree in civil engineering or equivalent experience

Chartered status or equivalent

Job description

time left to apply End Date: August 9, 2025 (15 days left to apply)

job requisition id R32366

Join Anglian Water's Strategic Pipeline Alliance as a Lead Civil Engineer.

Location: Flexible/Hybrid work from Peterborough office and home
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about contributing to one of the UK’s most ambitious water infrastructure projects? The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) is searching for a Lead Civil Engineer to support and enhance our project delivery team.

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

As a Lead Civil Engineer, you will provide technical direction to the engineers in your discipline for clean water infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects. You will provide design support for numerous schemes and ensure all designs are fit for purpose and meet current legislation and standards.

The Lead Civil Engineer will collaborate with key stakeholders and assist the multi-disciplinary project design teams to ensure the selected solution is providing best value for business through being fit for purpose and being completed on time, to budget, and to the correct quality.

Key responsibilities:

• Check specifications, calculations, datasheets, drawings and 3D models to ensure quality and technical standards are adhered to whilst being focussed on the health, safety, buildability and operability aspects of all designs.
• Collaborate with the Discipline Lead and the Design Managers to achieve project milestones and design review dates.
• Review construction site and supply chain design queries and change requests to produce timely and accurate responses whilst ensuring that the design remains suitable.
• Support other leads and discipline engineers to deliver their engineering outputs on time and to quality standards
• Ensure designs comply with all statutory civil, and water industry, standards and regulations.
• Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary project team.

A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours:

This job might be for you if you have:

• Degree in a civil engineering discipline or be able to demonstrate a degree level of knowledge through relevant experience.
• Chartered status or equivalent.
• Demonstrate an appropriate level of competence in practical civil design experience in the water industry environment.
• Experience of mentoring and coaching of less experienced engineers.
• Active engagement with improving health, safety and welfare in line with Safer Every Day.

If you are looking for a career opportunity, working in an innovative forward-thinking environment please apply today!

Why Join SPA?

The Strategic Pipeline Alliance Project is at the exciting delivery stage, with additional projects lined up for AMP8. At SPA, we embrace innovation, digital technology, and collaboration with our partners, including Farrans , MMB , Costain , Jacobs , and Atkins .

Together, we’re combating climate change and securing clean water for generations to come.

• Flexible Working : We support remote working, part-time hours, and flexible schedules to suit your lifestyle.
• Location : Our office is in Peterborough, with operational hubs across the project area.
• Diversity and Inclusion : SPA is committed to building an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Whatever your background, if this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Our Purpose

Our mission is simple yet vital: To Make the East of England Resilient to the Effects of Drought. Join us in shaping a sustainable future while being part of a team where everyone can thrive.

Ready to Join Us?
If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and excited to lead in a transformative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

SPA is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and recruit based on merit and potential, ensuring every colleague feels a sense of belonging.

Take the Next Step

If you’re passionate about delivering innovative infrastructure solutions and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of Anglian Water’s journey to build a more sustainable, water-secure future.