Water Smart Development Specialist

Anglian Water Services

. Provide specialist technical advice on water efficiency, rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, sustainable drainage, non-potable water systems and other water-smart approaches .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeHuntingdon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £50,000 - £60,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in water efficiency, rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, and sustainable drainage, with a strong ability to develop technical guidance and engage stakeholders effectively. Proven experience in implementing water-smart solutions within the built environment and managing multiple technical activities.

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Water EfficiencyRainwater HarvestingGreywater RecyclingIntegrated Water ManagementTechnical Guidance Development

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Hard Skills

Water ManagementPublic Health EngineeringSustainable DrainageTechnical AdviceDesign SpecificationImplementation ResourcesEmerging Technologies TrackingProblem-SolvingTraining DevelopmentWorkshop Delivery

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder EngagementOrganizational SkillsCollaborative WorkAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

Membership of Relevant Professional Institution

Industry Keywords

Built EnvironmentHousing DevelopmentPlanningConstructionDemonstrator Programmes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide specialist technical advice on water efficiency, rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, sustainable drainage, non-potable water systems and other water-smart approaches
Support development projects by reviewing proposals, responding to technical enquiries and identifying practical opportunities to integrate water-smart solutions
Develop design guidance, technical notes, example specifications and implementation resources
Support demonstrator and pilot projects, evaluating technologies and delivery approaches and capturing practical outcomes
Deliver workshops, training and knowledge-sharing activities for internal and external audiences
Track emerging technologies and good practice, including changes in standards, regulation and innovation
Capture and share learning so successful approaches can be replicated and adopted more widely
Provide technical input to Building Water Smart Places and wider Integrated Water Management initiatives
Work with developers, designers, local authorities, delivery partners and Anglian Water colleagues to implement water-smart solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience supporting the design, specification or implementation of water, environmental or infrastructure solutions, ideally within the built environment
Knowledge of one or more areas such as water efficiency, rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, public health engineering, sustainable drainage or Integrated Water Management
Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, accessible and practical guidance
Strong communication and stakeholder-engagement skills, with confidence working collaboratively with developers, consultants, local authorities, utilities and delivery partners
Experience developing or communicating technical guidance or best practice
Practical approach to problem-solving, balancing technical, environmental, operational and commercial considerations
Good organisational skills, with ability to manage several technical activities and stakeholder requests while maintaining quality and attention to detail
Membership of, or progress towards membership of, a relevant professional institution would be welcomed
A degree-level qualification, or equivalent experience, in engineering, building services, environmental management, water management, sustainability, planning or another relevant discipline
Experience working in housing, development, planning or construction would be useful
Practical knowledge of water reuse or non-potable water systems, demonstrator programmes, technical guidance development or training

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personal private health care
Generous double match pension – contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%
24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
26 days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)
Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave
Opportunity for shared parental pay
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
Hybrid working
Part time/flexible working may be offered depending on role requirements