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First Time Sewerage Infrastructure Engineer

Anglian Water Services
Full-time
On-site
Lincoln

First Time Sewerage Infrastructure Engineer Location: East Anglia Area Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours/shift pattern: Full-time 37 hours. We offer flexible working opportunities, which can be discussed further during the interview process. Salary: circa £45,000 Join our team in this brand new role and lead on environmentally friendly and sustainable sewage solutions across our region! Role Summary: In this involved and exciting role, you’ll manage the applications, from inception to completion, that align to the Section 101A Water Industry Act 1991 and lead on providing a new public sewer if environmental or amenity problems exist or are likely to arise from their existing drainage system. Key Responsibilities: Lead the assessment and design of First Time Sewerage (S101a) applications, from initial reviews to detailed technical assessments and appeals. Produce high-quality outline sewerage infrastructure designs and technical reports. Input cost and design data into the Copperleaf C55 system to inform financial and business planning decisions. Undertake site surveys to assess pollution risks and engage with customers, Parish Councils, the Environment Agency, and local authorities. Manage the S101a applications and mailbox, handling queries and coordinating data from multiple stakeholders. Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure GDPR compliance across all data management. Oversee projects to ensure delivery within agreed timescales and budgets. Work collaboratively with design, construction, and environmental partners to deliver effective wastewater solutions. Drive high standards of Health & Safety, embedding a zero-accident culture and continuous improvement mindset. Key Skills & Behaviours: Demonstrable experience in undertaking the design of various pipeline projects within the Wastewater Industry Relevant engineering experience or qualification Experience in producing outline technical sketches in communicating alternatives/solutions. Good written and verbal communication skills Enthusiasm to learn & work alone Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills. Good report writing skills and ability to undertake analysis and results interpretation. Collaborative; working with a variety of people and teams to achieve business success Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong. If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your career and make a difference to our workforce, please apply today! Closing date: 15th December 2025 #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. We want to give everyone equal access to our recruitment process. 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 resourcing@anglianwater.co.uk’ To apply, you’ll need your up-to-date CV, we also recommend uploading a cover letter – tell us what has made you apply and what skills you can bring to the position. We will be in touch after your application has been reviewed, following the closing date. 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. More information about how we look after and use your information can be found in our Privacy Notice. Become a part of Anglian Water’s future and join us on our journey as we live through our values to build trust, do the right thing, and are always exploring, to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region.

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