Spatial and Strategic Planning Manager

Anglian Water Services; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the UK is seeking a Spatial and Strategic Planning Lead in Peterborough. This full-time role involves leading responses to infrastructure projects, influencing planning processes, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a planning-related field and experience in town planning, along with strong negotiation and communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary of around £50,000, benefits like a double matched pension scheme, and a commitment to sustainability.

Benefits

Double Matched Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave

Personal private health care

Annual bonus scheme

Flexible benefits for wellbeing

Free parking at all locations

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience in town and country planning, particularly development management.
• Experience in planning policy and influencing development through the planning process is essential.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead response to Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
• Secure protective provisions regarding water demands.
• Act as primary contact for external developers and stakeholders.
• Coordinate input from subject matter experts.
• Represent Anglian Water at examinations and relevant forums.

Skills

Town and country planning experience

Advocacy and negotiation

Stakeholder engagement skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in planning-related discipline

Postgraduate planning qualifications

Job description

Circa £ 50,000 per annum (depending on skills & experience)

Full time / 37 hrs a week / Permanent

Peterborough / Hybrid

Make every drop of your potential count. Join our team!

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
• 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 (essential)
• Postgraduate planning qualifications and/or Chartered Member/Associate of the Royal Town Planning Institute (essential)
• 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)
• Costs covered for 1 Professional Membership
• 26 days annual leave
• 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.

Closing date: 30/11/25