Join Anglian Water's Strategic Pipeline Alliance as a Civil Infra (Pipeline) Discipline Lead. Location: Flexible/Hybrid work from Peterborough office and home Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about contributing to one of the UK’s most ambitious water infrastructure projects? The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) is searching for a Civil Infra (Pipeline) Discipline Lead to support and enhance our project delivery team. What will you be doing as our new Civil Infra (Pipeline) Discipline Lead The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) is a £1.8Bn framework delivering 500km of transfer pipelines, with associated storage and pumping assets, across the East of England supporting reduction of abstraction in sensitive aquifers and significant regional growth. In this role, you would be the technical lead for the infrastructure pipeline design across the SPA framework supporting the delivery of the SPA programme, You will be required to complete design activities to support efficient, safe and environmentally sound construction. You will be the recognised ‘go-to’ person within SPA for technical input around pipeline design activities and issues, ensuring quality and consistency of design function outputs and leading improvement activities to support efficient delivery of SPA infrastructure pipeline elements. Key responsibilities: Lead the pipeline design discipline ensuring outputs are of a suitable quality and consistency Support onboarding of new pipeline design staff, and development of existing pipeline design staff, with technical training and details to set out SPA design expectations Lead production and ownership of Standard Products, Standard Details and Design Guides to drive efficiency and consistency of outputs. Represent the SPA engineering team in key technical meetings and support programme decision making for pipeline technical elements Provide check or review function for design outputs ensuring technical quality standards are maintained Support the engineering teams with resolution of complex technical issues relating to the infrastructure pipeline design Work closely with SPA partners and supply chain to ensure the civil infra (pipeline) function is suitably resourced to support SPA programme Working collaboratively with other SPA functional teams to ensure pipeline design outputs meet wider project delivery requirements Engage with the SPA delivery teams and procurement teams to drive programme efficiency within the Infrastructure pipeline area, ensuring improvement initiatives are technically sound and appropriately assessed for acceptance. A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours: This job might be for you if you are: Educated to degree level in an engineering or related subject. Experienced in technical design of large diameter transfer pipelines, including steel and polyethylene materials Experienced in a design and build environment, and temporary works design Able to communicate technical requirements and expectations Able to operate independently with resilience, adaptability and flexibility Not only do we look for the best talent to join us on our journey, we also look for individuals to demonstrate key behaviours that align with our values and beliefs. Working with the highest degree of integrity, we want SPA employees to take ownership and accountability for their outputs and be driven to continuously improve how they work. SPA employees should act with the customer’s best interest at heart, be clear and transparent communicators and be passionate about operating in an ethical fashion. If you are looking for a career opportunity, working in an innovative forward-thinking environment please apply today Why Join SPA? The Strategic Pipeline Alliance Project is at the exciting delivery stage, with additional projects lined up for AMP8. At SPA, we embrace innovation, digital technology, and collaboration with our partners, including Farrans, MMB, Costain, Jacobs, and Atkins. Together, we’re combating climate change and securing clean water for generations to come. Flexible Working : We support remote working, part-time hours, and flexible schedules to suit your lifestyle if the role allows. Location : Our office is in Peterborough, with operational hubs across the project area. This role is predominantly site based. Diversity and Inclusion : SPA is committed to building an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Whatever your background, if this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. Our Purpose Our mission is simple yet vital: To Make the East of England Resilient to the Effects of Drought. Join us in shaping a sustainable future while being part of a team where everyone can thrive. Ready to Join Us? If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and excited to lead in a transformative environment, we’d love to hear from you SPA is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and recruit based on merit and potential, ensuring every colleague feels a sense of belonging. Take the Next Step If you’re passionate about delivering innovative infrastructure solutions and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of Anglian Water’s journey to build a more sustainable, water-secure future. Closing Date: 21st March 2025