Growth Planning Lead

We are seeking an experienced Town Planner to join Anglian Water as our Growth Planning this role you will leadtheteam responsible for responding to planning applications alongside managing a portfolio of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). You will play a pivotal role in shaping how we plan for and deliver sustainable growth across our region.

This is a tactical role focused on ensuring that future demanddevelopmentand infrastructure requirements are effectively plannedcoordinatedand delivered in line with our business priorities while protecting existing customers and the environment.

Youllbe at the forefront of responding toplanning applicationsincludingNSIPsand Transport and Works Act Orders(TWAO) acting as a 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.

Youllwork across teams to balance growthcapacityand performance ensuring our services continue to meet the needs of customerscommunitiesand regulators.

• Lead the tactical planning team ensuring planning applications are responded to effectively

• Manage a caseload of NSIPand TWAOapplications ensuring responses protect Anglian Water assets ourcustomersand the environment

• Represent Anglian Water at examinations inquiries and relevant industry forums

• Work with internal stakeholders to align growth priorities with operational and investment plans

• Provide insight and challenge to ensure growth strategies are deliverable and efficient

• Support regulatory and business planning processes with robust growth data and analysis

• Oversee performance relating to growth planning activities andidentifyareas for improvement

• Act as a key interface between planning operationsdevelopersand stakeholders

• Drive continuous improvement in planning processestoolsand ways of working

• 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

• Strong advocacy negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills

• Strong people management skills

• Strong understanding of growth capacityplanningor network management

• Ability to influence and work across multiple stakeholders

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

• Confident communicator(written verbal and presentations skills)with the ability to challenge constructively

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment

Desirable:Experience within utilities or regulated sectors.

At Anglian Waterweredriven by purpose keeping essential services running today while protecting the environment for future this roleyoullplay a key part in shaping how we plan for growth across our region working on strategic challenges with real impact.Youllcollaborate with teams across the business develop your capability in a complex planning environment and be part of a supportive forward-thinking organisation.

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)

• Flexible working options

• PersonalPrivate health care

• Competitive pension scheme Anglian Water double-matches contributions up to7%

• Costs covered for one Professional Membership

• Life assurance at8xyour salary

• Personal Accident cover up to 5x your salary

• Annual bonusscheme

• Potential funded car allowance depending on evidenced business mileage

• Personal medical assessments

• Virtual GP service

• Cancer screening

• Financial wellbeing support and salary finance benefits

• Lifestyle savings including discounts on retailtraveland utilities

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Opportunity to volunteer and do unpaid work in the community

Werecommitted to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We are proud signatories of the Social Mobility Pledge Race at Work Charter and Armed Forces Covenant andwerea Disability Confident employer.

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