Spatial and Strategic Planning Manager
7 days ago
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 1 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Spatial and Strategic Planning Manager
5 days ago
Peterborough, United Kingdom Anglian Water Services Full timeCirca 50000per annum (depending on skills & experience)Full time / 37 hrs a week / PermanentPeterborough / HybridMake every drop of your potential count. Join our team!Werelooking for aSpatial and Strategic Planning Leadto join our Developer Services team and help shape the future of infrastructure planning across our region. This is a high-impact role...
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Spatial and Strategic Planning Manager
1 day ago
Peterborough, United Kingdom Anglian Water Group Ltd. Full time**Circa £50,000 per annum (depending on skills & experience)**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...
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Strategic Infrastructure
7 days ago
Peterborough, United Kingdom Anglian Water Services Full timeA leading water utility company in the UK is seeking a Spatial and Strategic Planning Lead in Peterborough. This full-time role involves leading responses to infrastructure projects, influencing planning processes, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a planning-related field and experience in town planning, along with...
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Strategic Infrastructure Planning Lead
1 day ago
Peterborough, United Kingdom Anglian Water Group Ltd. Full timeA leading water services company in the UK seeks a Spatial and Strategic Planning Lead to join their Developer Services team. This pivotal role involves using your expert knowledge of the planning system to influence significant infrastructure projects while safeguarding corporate interests. Essential qualifications include postgraduate planning credentials...
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Peterborough, United Kingdom Laridae Full timeStrategic Planning: What’s in Store for Laridae?As our clients know, Laridae is a team ofplanners. We encourage reflection on process and engagement. We help ourclients develop strategic plans that are broad enough to avoid becomingirrelevant by next year, while still being tangible enough to be actionable.Many of you might wonder: do we take ourown...
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Finance Business Partner
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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom Skanska UK Plc Full timeA leading construction firm is seeking a Planning Manager in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to lead the planning function on major defence projects. The role requires substantial experience in managing complex master programmes and knowledge of various construction contracts. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in a construction-related field and...
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Head of Strategic Investment Management
3 days ago
Peterborough, United Kingdom Anglian Water Services Ltd Full time**Circa £100k, salary depending on skills and experience** **Peterborough / Huntingdon - Flexibility of Home working** **Permanent, 37 Hours a week** **Benefits: Car allowance, 30 days annual leave, double match pension (up to 6%), annual bonus, private healthcare** Anglian Water offers a flexible approach, this role provides you the flexibility to work...
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Logistics Coordinator
2 weeks ago
Peterborough, United Kingdom Costain Full timeThe Anglian Water Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) project currently involves the planning, design and construction of circa 320km of new strategic, large diameter, clean water interconnector pipelines and associated infrastructure across Anglian Water’s region. The SPA Alliance is also taking on responsibility for the future interconnector pipelines, a...
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Planning Manager
3 days ago
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom Skanska UK Plc Full timeSkanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society. We are looking for a Planning Manager to join our Building Operating Unit, supporting major defence projects. As the Planning Manager you will lead the planning function and team on a major...
