Location
Hybrid work from SPA construction site offices across the Anglian Water region (minimum 3 days on site per week) and home. Our office is in Peterborough, with operational hubs across the project area.

Hours
Full-time, Permanent. This role is expected to last until October 2026.

Salary
Competitive salary (not specified)

About the Role
Join Anglian Water's Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) as a Construction Environmental Manager and contribute to one of the UK's most ambitious water infrastructure projects. You will support the SPA Environmental Manager and Enabling Team in delivering strategic priorities for the SPA project. Your responsibilities include ensuring all relevant consents, licences, and environmental permits are in place for pipeline construction, developing and reviewing Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP) and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), and working collaboratively across SPA to ensure compliance with environmental requirements throughout delivery milestones.

You will provide advice and guidance to delivery teams, manage environmental risks, lead training on environmental risk management, and oversee 1-2 Environmental Advisors. You will also undertake inspections and audits, lead environmental incident investigations, identify best practices and process improvements, and develop training plans to upskill personnel.

SPA embraces innovation, digital technology, and collaboration with partners including Farrans, MMB, Costain, Jacobs, and Atkins. Together, we are combating climate change and securing clean water for future generations. Flexible working arrangements are supported to suit your lifestyle where possible. SPA is committed to diversity and inclusion, creating a welcoming environment for all.

Our Purpose
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.

Experience
- Environmental permitting, licensing, and consenting applications and requirements
- Environmental incident investigation
- Construction in utilities (water)
- Contaminated land management
- Statutory nuisance and waste management
- Ecology knowledge
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Communicating effectively at all levels, negotiation, and conflict resolution
- Writing reports and producing dashboards

About you
You are detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about environmental management. You demonstrate integrity, take ownership and accountability for your work, and are driven to continuously improve. You act with the customer's best interest at heart, communicate clearly and transparently, and operate ethically. You are comfortable leading a small team and collaborating across multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications
- Degree in an environmental-related subject
- Membership of a relevant professional body
- Full clean UK driving licence