About the role

  • Standards & Products Manager leading Anglian Water's asset standards and product development for sustainable infrastructure. Overseeing engineering standards and continuous improvement initiatives across teams in a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the strategic direction for Anglian Water’s asset standards and products.
  • Ensure alignment with the Chief Engineer’s Office, Commercial Operations and our delivery alliances.
  • Lead the team’s priorities, manage external relationships, and foster a culture focused on safety and excellence.
  • Oversee the continuous improvement of our Minimum Asset Standards (MAS), Design Manuals and Specifications.
  • Ensure alignment with national and international standards (CESWI, WIMES, British Standards) and capture best practice from across the industry.
  • Lead the creation and improvement of our standard products and proven designs in collaboration with engineering, innovation, and procurement teams.
  • Operate robust governance systems to ensure all voices are heard and decisions are transparent and well-evidenced.
  • Promote the value of standardisation across Anglian Water and our partners.

Requirements

  • Degree (or equivalent) in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering
  • Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) status through a relevant professional body
  • Significant experience in engineering design or construction, ideally in water, networks or related infrastructure
  • Proven leadership and line management experience
  • Strong technical problem-solving and communication skills
  • Experience of mentoring, coaching and developing colleagues
  • Sound understanding of safety, regulatory and environmental standards

Benefits

  • Personal private healthcare
  • Life cover – 8x annual salary paid to dependents
  • 26 days’ annual leave (rising with service) plus bank holidays, with flexibility to swap for alternative religious holidays
  • Flexible working options
  • Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle

Job title

Standards and Products Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£64,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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