Senior Engineering Manager

About the @one Alliance

The Anglian Water @one Alliance is a totally collaborative organisation made up of nine partner companies (Anglian Water, SWECO, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, and Skanska) and an extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.

We are gearing up for our most exciting and challenging Asset Management Period yet, known as AMP8, this will see us deliver a programme of work larger than we’ve ever delivered before. We’ll be embarking on a new kind of project delivery focusing on nature-based solutions like wetlands and urban drainage schemes.

We are driving change, empowering us to set global benchmarks and build a better environment, with the opportunity to offer enhanced growth and development to our workforce. We’re looking to build on our existing teams with an environment built for career progression.

With such an exciting portfolio of projects planned for AMP8 to keep the water flowing across the region, our ability to manage our work and outperform against our customer’s expectations will come under greater scrutiny.

We need aspiring driven talent to help us achieve our ambitious targets, are you ready to join us as we prepare to deliver the most creative and innovative AMP we have ever seen?

💚 Help shape a resilient future through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration.

Join the @one Alliance, a collaboration of eight industry-leading companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO) delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. With AMP8 ahead, we’re gearing up for our biggest challenge yet— delivering an ambitious programme of projects that will shape the future of water infrastructure. 

To lead us through our journey of Engineering evolution and define the future of engineering in the water sector, , we’re seeking a transformational Senior Engineering Manager

What You’ll Be Leading

✅ Strategic planning & transformation initiatives
✅ Embracing innovation – from AI to DfMA to nature-based solutions
✅ Supporting an ambitious recruitment and resourcing strategy
✅ Driving performance, quality, consistency & delivery excellence
✅ Building an inclusive, collaborative and forward-thinking culture
✅ Supporting the Engineering Director to manage operations, risk and growth
✅ Championing sustainability, health & safety, and continuous improvement
✅ Representing the @one Alliance within the sector and beyond

What You’ll Bring

✅ Degree in Engineering (or related discipline)
✅ Project & change management experience (qualification desirable)
✅ Proven leadership in engineering, operations, and transformation
✅ A collaborative mindset with the ability to inspire and empower others
✅ Strong experience in improving performance through innovation
✅ Passion for sustainability, safety and creating long-term impact

Why Join @one Alliance?

🌿 Be at the heart of the UK’s most ambitious water programme
🌿 Work with leading partners across design, build and innovation
🌿 Hybrid, flexible working with purpose-led, inclusive culture
🌿 Help deliver environmental and social prosperity to 6+ million people
🌿 Shape a legacy that protects water, nature, and future generations

🌳 Be part of something greener.

Apply now to lead the next chapter in water infrastructure transformation.

Together, let’s create a future we can be proud of. 💚💧

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

It’s important to us that that all our colleagues thrive at work - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone.

Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more The Armed Forces Covenant - Our Commitments | Sweco UK.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If I have a disability, can I get help (e.g. “reasonable adjustments”) with the application process?

If you’re an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance.

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Upon receipt of this information, we’ll respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request.

Please note: we reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.

Sweco UK&I have an internal resourcing team who are responsible for all recruiting activity. We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted agencies who we work with on those “hard to fill” roles.

We have defined processes for recruitment applications and it is company policy not to accept speculative CVs. Any speculative CVs received into the business (whether to a manager or member of the resourcing team) will become the property of Sweco and the agency will not be eligible for an introductory fee.

Our Preferred Supplier List was reviewed in November 2024 and we are not looking to add any additional agencies. We’ll be reviewing the PSL again at the end of 2025 and non-compliance with the above statements could be detrimental to you having the opportunity to be included.