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 one 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 #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. 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