Sarah Underhill
Head of Water Resources & Drought @Anglian Water Services
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Water Resources & Drought @Anglian Water Services
Member of the Senior Leadership Team for Water Services Directorate, accountable for driving sustainable water resource management, statutory compliance, upstream asset health and drought resilience across complex environmental and regulatory landscapes.Highlights- Senior leadership to a team of 37 technical experts, including hydrologists, hydrogeologist, modellers and engineers, delivering critical water resource functions- Represent the organisation with senior stakeholders and regulators, acting as principal engagement lead on environmental water matters- Ensure full compliance with statutory water resources legislation, including sustainable abstraction, drought planning, and reservoir safety. This includes driving the delivery of environmental obligations- Strategic lead during prolonged dry weather events and droughts, overseeing implementation of the statutory Drought Plan and 5-year regulatory reporting- Championing positive health, safety and wellbeing behaviours, with management of high complexity CDM schemes such as groundwater drilling/maintenance and river restoration schemes- Oversee opex and capex delivery (~£40 million annually), ensuring efficient, compliant, and sustainable investment in upstream resources- Develop and drive strategies to secure long-term quality and quantity of upstream groundwater and surface water assets- Represent at board level and act as media spokesperson on environmental water resource matters.
EDUCATION
Lancaster University
Master’s Degree, MSc Sustainable Water Management
University of Leeds
Bachelor’s Degree, BSc Geography
King's School Chester
High School, A Levels
SKILLS
ABOUT SARAH UNDERHILL
With ten years of experience in the water sector, I am a passionate and driven water resources leader at Anglian Water Services, a leading utility company in the UK. I am responsible for ensuring the full operability of upstream assets across the Anglian region, as well as managing the drought resilience and environmental strategy for the company.My core competencies include strategic leadership, environmental sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and programme management. I have a proven track record of delivering innovative and impactful solutions to complex and challenging water resources issues, such as climate change, population growth, and regulatory compliance. I lead a team of 30 technical specialists, who share my vision of providing safe, reliable, and affordable water services to our customers and communities, while protecting and enhancing the natural environment. I hold a master\'s degree in sustainable water management from Lancaster University, and I have been recognised with several awards and honors for my academic and professional achievements.
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