Job Description

Circa 62,000 per annum (depending on skills & experience)
Full time / 37 hrs a week / Permanent
Location: Huntingdon or Lincoln / Hybrid
Make every drop of your potential count. Join our team!
We're looking for two Platform Engineering Managers to join our Digital, Data and Technology department. In this pivotal leadership role, you'll guide a team of engineers in designing, building, and maintaining the platforms that underpin our digital services. Your work will ensure our infrastructure is scalable, secure, and aligned with strategic goals--empowering high-performing delivery teams and shaping the future of our technology landscape.
What will you be doing as a Platform Engineering Manager?
Lead and mentor a team of platform engineers to deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions
Define and implement platform engineering strategies aligned with business objectives
Drive automation and infrastructure-as-code practices across the platform estate
Collaborate with security, operations, and development teams to ensure platform reliability and compliance
Continuously evaluate and improve platform performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency
Champion DevOps culture and modern engineering practices across the organisation
What does it take to be a Platform Engineering Manager?
Proven experience in platform engineering and infrastructure leadership roles
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS) and container orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes)
Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g. Terraform, Ansible)
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead and inspire technical teams in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
As a valued employee, you'll be entitled to:
Double Matched Pension Scheme - matches your contributions up to 6% (up to 18% combined)
26 Days Annual Leave
Personal private health care
Annual bonus scheme
Life Cover at 8x your salary
Personal Accident cover - up to 5x your salary
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
Free parking at all offices, sites, and leisure parks
Opportunity to volunteer and do unpaid work in the community
We're a purpose-led organisation committed to innovation, sustainability, and delivering long-term value for our customers and communities. As a Platform Engineering Manager, you'll play a key role in building resilient, future-ready digital infrastructure.
Inclusion at Anglian Water
Join us and make a difference. We're committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities. We're proud to support the Social Mobility Pledge, Race at Work Charter, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold), Disability Confident scheme, and the Women's Utility Network.
Closing date: 23/11/25
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Skills Required