Standards and Products Manager
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Job Location:
Peterborough - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Standards & Products Manager
Location: Peterborough (Hybrid Working)
Salary: 64000
Our Team
Are you passionate about setting the standards that shape the assets of the future Do you want to play a leading role in ensuring Anglian Waters assets are safe sustainable and deliver long-term value for our customers and the environment
Over the coming years Anglian Water will deliver one of the largest capital investment programmes in the UK water sector nearly 3 billion over the next five years to respond to environmental and customer needs. From major new reservoirs and advanced water treatment centres to hundreds of miles of pipelines were building the infrastructure that will serve millions across the East of England for decades to come.
Our Asset Standards Team plays a pivotal role in defining what good looks like for these assets. We turn business intelligence into clear practical standards that empower engineers designers and delivery partners to build world-class maintainable and resilient infrastructure. Our standards shape every stage of design and construction ensuring best practice innovation safety and sustainability are embedded throughout.
The Role
Were looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Standards & Products Manager to lead our talented Standards and Products Team.
As the custodian of Anglian Waters asset standards youll define and deliver the strategy for our Minimum Asset Standards (MAS) Design Manuals and Standard Products. Youll ensure that our standards system continues to evolve to meet future business needs embedding lessons learned and innovation to deliver the best balanced value protecting both our customers and the environment.
Youll lead a team of engineers and specialists ensuring governance collaboration and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. Working across Anglian Water and our alliance partners youll enable efficiency consistency and innovation across the capital programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and Deliver Strategy: Develop and maintain the strategic direction for Anglian Waters asset standards and products. Ensure alignment with the Chief Engineers Office Commercial Operations and our delivery alliances. Lead the teams priorities manage external relationships and foster a culture focused on safety and excellence.
- Maintain and Improve Standards: 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.
- Standard Products Development: Lead the creation and improvement of our standard products and proven designs in collaboration with engineering innovation and procurement teams. Drive the adoption of best practice solutions that enhance quality reduce cost and carbon and support safe efficient construction.
- Governance and Collaboration: Operate robust governance systems to ensure all voices are heard and decisions are transparent and well-evidenced. Engage across the business and alliances to ensure our standards reflect operational experience innovation and commercial priorities.
- Communicate Educate and Inspire: Promote the value of standardisation across Anglian Water and our partners. Develop and deliver training share best practice and ensure our systems and standards are accessible clear and easy to use.
Who Were Looking For
Youll be an accomplished engineering professional with experience leading teams delivering technical excellence and managing governance processes. With strong communication and influencing skills youll be able to balance technical rigour with business needs to deliver effective sustainable solutions.
Essential qualifications and experience:
- 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
Youll be resilient adaptable and able to navigate complex challenges confident in bringing people together to deliver results that balance cost carbon safety and long-term resilience.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of sustainable infrastructure and asset management.
- Lead a team of skilled professionals and collaborate across the entire capital delivery ecosystem.
- Influence major engineering decisions that will define the infrastructure of tomorrow.
- Enhance your career with exposure to complex challenges and opportunities for professional growth.
Working Arrangements
This role is based in our Peterborough office with hybrid working and occasional visits to operational or partner construction sites. On average youll spend 23 days per week working in person to build strong relationships across teams.
Benefits
As a valued employee youll receive:
- 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
If youre ready to lead the way in defining how we build operate and protect the assets of the future apply today and help us continue delivering assets that last.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Compliance Management
- Administrative Functions
- Oversight
- Administrative Activities
- Administrative Tasks
- Budget Preparation
- Facilities Management
- Daily Operations
- Account Management
- General Ledger Accounts
- Personnel Files
- Administrative Management
- Financial Statements
- Administrative Operations
- Annual Budget
About Company
We will always go the extra mile for our six million customers and their water.
