Strategic Systems Planner

Anglian Water Services Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider is seeking a Strategic System Planner to join the team with a hybrid working model. The role focuses on developing long-term plans for water resources and wastewater management in the East of England, addressing challenges caused by climate change. Candidates should have a degree in Geography or Environmental Sciences, project management experience, and strong stakeholder management skills. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in water sustainability and planning.

Benefits

26 days leave + Bank Holidays

Flexible working culture

Double-matched pension scheme

Life Assurance

Personal Accident cover

Bonus Scheme

Great discounts

Qualifications

• Experienced in water resources and asset management.
• Capable of managing stakeholders and consultants.
• Strong technical and analytical abilities.
• Ability to communicate and present ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans for water resources management and wastewater planning.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Conduct investment appraisal and technical analyses.
• Influence major investment and policy decisions.

Skills

Project management

Technical analysis

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Financial management

GIS

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Geography or Environmental Sciences

Relevant post-graduate qualification

Membership of a professional body

Job description

Anglian Water offers a flexible approach, this role provides you with hybrid working. Your base location can be in any of our regional offices, depending on your location. Join Our Team as a Strategic System Planner - Shape the Long-Term Future of water resources and Water Recycling Planning. The East of England is facing significant challenges in both water supply and water recycling, driven by population growth and the escalating impacts of climate change. By 2050, there is an expected 38% reduction in available water, necessitating innovative solutions such as desalination and advanced water recycling. Are you ready to make a lasting impact on how we shape and future-proof our water resources and recycling services? If so, we're on the lookout for a driven Strategic System planner with a passion for planning for the long-term. In this role, you'll play a pivotal role in tackling some of the biggest challenges facing our region, helping to develop plans that will deliver value for customers, protect the environment, and drive long-term change in the East of England. In this technical role as a Strategic System Planner, you'll be reporting to the Supply Demand Strategy, providing essential input into developing the Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP) and Drainage and Wastewater Management Plan (DWMP). You'll play a key part in investment appraisal, system modelling, data management, analysis, report writing, and regulatory submissions, all while collaborating closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders like regulators and other water companies. This is your chance to make a real impact on the future of water resources and water recycling, driving forward solutions to one of the UK's most pressing challenges. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of water resources and Water Recycling Planning. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future of water and wastewater planning in the East of England. As a Strategic Systems Planner, you'll directly contribute to addressing one of the region's most pressing environmental challenges by using innovative modelling and analytical tools to influence major investment and policy decisions. You'll work in a collaborative, forward-thinking team, liaising with technical experts, regulators, and stakeholders - making a real impact while developing your strategic, technical, and leadership skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Geography, Environmental Sciences, or a related field relevant to strategic water and wastewater planning.
• Relevant post‑graduate qualification.
• Membership of a professional body.
• Experience in water resources and asset management, including: project management, technical analysis, report writing for internal and external audiences (including regulatory submissions), strategic investment planning, including assessing investment needs, developing and evaluating options, and conducting cost‑benefit and multi‑criteria analyses.
• Experience managing stakeholders and consultants on technical issues.
• The ideal candidate will be an effective project and financial manager – preferably with experience using GIS – with strong technical and analytical abilities, highly motivated, quality‑focused, able to communicate and present ideas clearly, and resilient to manage a demanding workload.

Benefits

• 26 days leave, rising with service + Bank Holidays, with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion.
• A flexible and friendly working culture.
• Competitive pension scheme – we double‑match your contributions up to 6%.
• Life Assurance at eight times your salary.
• Personal Accident cover – up to 5x your salary.
• Bonus Scheme.
• Lots of great discounts.