Strategic Spatial Planning Lead for Water Projects (Hybrid)

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

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.