Spatial and Strategic Planning Lead

Anglian Water Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Double Matched Pension Scheme

26 Days Annual Leave

Private health care

Annual bonus scheme

Volunteer opportunities

Life Cover 8x salary

Personal Accident cover

Flexible benefits

Free parking

Job summary

Anglian Water Group are seeking a Spatial and Strategic Planning Lead to shape infrastructure planning across the region. You will steer responses to NSIPs and THA Orders, advocating for the company's interests and ensuring water and water recycling needs are understood.

In this senior role you will coordinate input from experts, engage with developers and stakeholders, and represent the company at examinations and industry forums.

Qualifications

• Degree in a planning-related discipline.
• Proven experience in town and country planning, particularly development management.
• Experience in planning policy and influencing development through the planning process.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and think strategically.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Anglian Water's responses to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and Transport and Works Act Orders.
• Secure protective provisions and ensure water and water recycling demands are understood.
• Act as the primary contact for external developers and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate input from subject matter experts to mitigate risks and realise opportunities.
• Maintain up-to-date intelligence on external infrastructure projects to inform long-term planning.
• Represent Anglian Water at examinations, enquiries, and industry forums.
• Support local plan and Neighborhood Plan responses.
• Build relationships with internal teams including Strategic Asset Planning.
• Support the wider Developer Services team with planning insight and expertise.

Skills

Town & country planning

Planning policy

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Degree in planning discipline

Job description

We're looking for a Spatial and Strategic Planning Lead to join our Developer Services team and help shape the future of infrastructure planning across our region. This is a high-impact role where you'll use your expert knowledge of the planning system to influence major infrastructure projects and ensure Anglian Water's interests are protected and represented.

You'll be at the forefront of responding to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and Transport and Works Act Orders, acting as a statutory consultee and key contact for developers and stakeholders. Your work will help ensure water and water recycling infrastructure can support future growth, while driving strategic insight across the business.

What will you be doing as a Spatial and Strategic Planning Lead?

• Lead Anglian Water's response to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and Transport and Works Act Orders
• Secure protective provisions and ensure water and water recycling demands are clearly understood
• Act as the primary contact for external developers and internal stakeholders
• Coordinate input from subject matter experts across the business to mitigate risks and realise opportunities
• Maintain up-to-date intelligence on external infrastructure projects to inform long-term planning
• Represent Anglian Water at examinations, enquiries, and relevant industry forums
• Supporting the wider team with local plan and Neighborhood Plan responses
• Build strong relationships with internal teams including Strategic Asset Planning
• Support the wider Developer Services team with planning insight and expertise

Degree in a planning-related discipline

• Proven experience in town and country planning, particularly development management
• Experience in planning policy and influencing development through the planning process
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and think strategically
• Excellent communication skills-written, verbal, and presentation

• Double Matched Pension Scheme - matches your contributions up to 6% (up to 18% combined)
• 26 Days Annual Leave rising with length of service
• Personal private health care
• Annual bonus scheme
• Opportunity to volunteer and do unpaid work in the community
• Life Cover at 8x your salary
• Personal Accident cover - up to 5x your salary
• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
• Free parking at all offices, sites, and leisure parks

We're a purpose-led organisation committed to sustainability, innovation, and delivering long-term value for our customers and communities. As Spatial and Strategic Planning Lead, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our infrastructure planning is future-ready, collaborative, and strategically aligned.

Inclusion at Anglian Water

Join us and make a difference. We're committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities. We're proud to support the Social Mobility Pledge, Race at Work Charter, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold), Disability Confident scheme, and the Women's Utility Network.