Spatial and Strategic Planning Lead

Anglian Water Services Ltd; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; 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

Personal Accident cover

Flexible benefits

Free parking

Job summary

Anglian Water is looking for a Spatial and Strategic Planning Lead to shape planning policy and responses. The role involves leading responses to NSIPs, coordinating input from experts, and representing the company at examinations and industry forums.

The post requires a planning degree, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to work hybrid from Peterborough. The salary is around £55,000 per year, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree in planning-related discipline.
• Experience in town and country planning, development management.
• Experience in planning policy and influencing development through the planning process.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Support the wider Developer Services team with planning insight and expertise.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Independent work

Education

Degree in planning-related discipline

Job description

Circa £55,000 per annum (depending on skills & experience) Full time / 37 hrs a week / Permanent Peterborough / Hybrid

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

What does it take to be a Spatial and Strategic Planning Lead?

• 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

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

• 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

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.

Closing date: Sunday 22nd November 2026 #loveeverydrop

We are committed to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in both our workforce and our supply chain partners to help us to understand and meet the needs of our customers. We are passionate and dedicated to the learning and development of our people, making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential.

If you have a disability or long-term condition, including neurodiversity and mental health conditions, we’ll support you throughout your application, and make any adjustments to make sure your disability or long-term condition is not a barrier to recruitment.

If you need any support, please get reach out to our team [e-mail]’

If you are offered a job with us, you’ll be subject to the relevant employment checks for your role, which could include references, driving licence check, DBS Check as well as your right to work in the UK.