As Capital Science Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading the team providing scientific support to projects addressing the significant water resource challenges facing the East of England. With Anglian Water's Water Resources Management Plan forecasting a 38% reduction in water supply by 2050, you will be at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative solutions. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to influence major programmes from their early stages, providing water quality strategies and oversight to ensure compliance and excellence throughout the project lifecycle. Sitting in the Strategic Science Team in the Quality Environment and Assurance Directorate, you will lead the team providing scientific support across the lifecycle of drinking water infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects. You'll ensure support is tailored to delivery vehicles, collaborate across the business, and drive innovation and continuous improvement. Your expertise will help shape the future of water supply in the region, ensuring that all regulatory and non-regulatory requirements are met and that stakeholder engagement is aligned with Anglian Water's high standards. You will be responsible for having oversight in reviewing and agreeing the scope of water quality sampling programmes and provide forward view and key liaison with our analytical laboratory services team. You'll manage team capacity, foster a culture of development, and act as an escalation point for programme blockers, supporting incidents and events as part of Anglian Water Force.,
- Lead scientific support for pan-alliance delivery.
- Ensure Regulation 31 compliance and continuous improvement.
- Engage with business stakeholders and analytical services.
- Develop and implement team strategies and professional development.
- Manage budgets and collaborate across the organisation.
Degree in scientific/environmental discipline; project management qualification. - Substantial experience in operational science and capital delivery.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and develop technical teams.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strategic, adaptable, and customer-focused.
We invest in our people - as a valued employee, you'll be entitled to: - Personal private health care
- Generous double match pension - contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%
- 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
- 26 days annual leave - rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
- Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)
- Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
- Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave. Opportunity for shared parental pay
- Bonus scheme
- Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.
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Capital Science Manager in Peterborough employer: Anglian Water Group
Anglian Water Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation in the Major Projects division. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and the chance to make a significant impact on national infrastructure initiatives. Located in a vibrant area, the company fosters a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
