Assistant Technical Lead

Salary £40k - £50k, salary depending on skills and experience 

Full time, We may offer part time/flexible working depending on the role requirements, this can be discussed openly at interview 

Peterborough / Hybrid working 

Are you ready to play a key role in delivering some of the UK's most innovative water infrastructure projects? 

The East of England is facing a growing water supply challenge. Without action, future demand and increasing pressure on available resources could leave us facing a water deficit. To address this, Anglian Water is developing a pioneering programme of new water resource solutions including desalination and advanced water recycling projects that will transform how we provide resilient, sustainable water for generations to come. 

This is where you come in. 

We're looking for an Assistant Technical Lead to join our ambitious and forward-thinking Programme Development team. Working at the forefront of new technologies and approaches, you'll play a vital role in coordinating technical activities, driving collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, and helping to deliver complex engineering solutions. 

As part of our Intelligent Client Team and supporting the Technical Leads, you'll work alongside internal specialists, leading consultants, delivery partners, and academic institutions, helping to bring together expertise from across the industry. 

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to broaden your technical and project delivery experience. You'll have the chance to take ownership of discrete design work packages, contribute to critical decision-making, and gain exposure to cutting-edge treatment technologies that are new to Anglian Water. 

As an Assistant Technical Lead, you’ll: 

• Support the Technical Lead in coordinating technical and engineering activities across a programme of large capital projects. 

• Manage technical documentation, design information and deliverables, ensuring outputs are produced in line with programme requirements, governance processes and agreed standards. 

• Coordinate technical reviews, approvals, responses to RFIs and technical queries, maintaining clear records and tracking actions through to completion. 

• Work closely with consultants, design partners, suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and information flow across the programme. 

• Support the development of scopes for external work packages. 

• Prepare technical reports, presentations, briefing papers and programme updates for internal governance. 

• Monitor technical risks, opportunities and actions, escalating issues where appropriate and helping drive successful project outcomes. 

• Coordinate technical meetings, workshops and reviews, maintaining action trackers, submission logs and programme controls. 

• Promote Safety in Design principles and support compliance with CDM requirements throughout project development. 

• Contribute to the development of innovative solutions that will help secure future water supplies for the East of England. 

What You’ll Bring 

Essential 

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent experience in an engineering or related technical discipline. 

• Experience supporting the delivery of technical or engineering outputs within projects or programmes. 

• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders. 

• Knowledge of engineering standards, technical assurance processes and design review activities. 

• Experience managing technical information, engineering documentation and controlled records. 

• Understanding of project delivery lifecycles and the coordination of technical deliverables. 

• Awareness of health, safety and risk management principles, including Safety in Design and CDM. 

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. 

• Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. 

• A proactive, collaborative approach with a strong desire to learn, develop and continuously improve. 

Desirable 

• Working towards, or holding, membership of a relevant professional institution such as ICE, IMechE or CIWEM. 

• Experience within the water, wastewater, desalination or major infrastructure sectors. 

• Experience supporting consultant teams or managing relationships with external technical partners. 

• Knowledge of technical governance, assurance and approval processes within regulated industries. 

• Experience supporting the development of complex engineering projects from concept through to delivery. 

• An interest in innovative water resource solutions and emerging technologies that support long-term resilience and sustainability. 

What’s in it for you? 

• Private healthcare and physiotherapy 

• 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household 

• 26 days annual leave (rising with service) 

• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 7% (up to 21% combined) 

• Bonus scheme 

• Flexible benefits and working culture 

• Life Assurance (8× salary) and Personal Accident cover 

• Enhanced family leave policies 

• Great discounts and perks  

Why Join Us? 

This is more than just a technical role. It's an opportunity to help shape the future of water resources in one of the most water-stressed regions of the UK. You'll be part of a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, personal development, and the chance to leave a lasting legacy for our customers, communities, and the environment. If you're passionate about innovation, keen to develop your expertise, and motivated by solving complex challenges, this could be the perfect role for you. 

Inclusion at Anglian Water 

We're committed 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, and we are a Disability Confident employer. 

Closing Date: 26h November 2026 

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