Asset Strategy Lead

SevernTrentLife; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water company in Coventry seeks a Waste Treatment Asset Strategy Lead to shape wastewater management strategies. The role involves developing asset management strategies, securing funding, collaborating with stakeholders, and leading a team. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of wastewater planning, leadership skills, and the ability to build relationships. The position offers competitive salary, extensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a positive impact on community sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary

31 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Company car allowance

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave opportunity

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family-friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of wastewater planning and UK legislation.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing high-performing teams.
• Ability to build relationships across all levels and deliver under pressure.
• Technical expertise in sewage treatment, including capacity, growth, environmental and asset health.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement asset management strategies for sewage treatment assets.
• Secure funding and create compelling business cases for the WINEP programme.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to shape the PR29 business plan.
• Provide strategic oversight, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Lead and mentor a small team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Represent the team with regulators and industry groups.

Skills

Knowledge of wastewater planning and UK legislation

Leadership skills

Relationship building

Technical expertise in sewage treatment

Full driving licence

Job description

We’re more than just a water company. We're dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment, sustainability, and the communities we serve. By joining us, you’ll work with the latest technologies, driving forward-thinking projects that enhance and protect national infrastructure, making a real difference to the communities we serve.

With nearly 10,000 colleagues, we're looking for more brilliant people who are passionate about sustainability, eager to innovate, and ready to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future.

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

Our Asset Strategy team has an exciting opportunity for a Waste Treatment Asset Strategy Lead to shape the future of wastewater management.

You’ll lead a small team responsible for developing long‑term asset strategies that guide short‑term investment decisions and align with our strategic ambitions set out in the DWMP.

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement asset management strategies for sewage treatment assets.
• Secure funding and create compelling business cases, particularly for the WINEP programme.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to shape the PR29 business plan.
• Provide strategic oversight, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and mentor a small team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Represent the team with regulators and industry groups, ensuring compliance and effective reporting.

You’ll be based out of our head office in Coventry and, given the critical nature of the role, we’re ideally looking for someone who can join us for 37 hours a week; however, we would consider part‑time hours.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• In‑depth knowledge of wastewater planning and UK legislation.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing high‑performing teams.
• Ability to build relationships across all levels and deliver under pressure.
• Technical expertise in sewage treatment, including capacity, growth, environmental and asset health.
• Full driving licence.

Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of wastewater treatment strategy.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, award‑winning training to help you reach your potential, and support you in making a positive impact on the environment and the communities where we live.

• Salary – Competitive
• 31 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to 20% of base salary per annum based on company performance)
• Company car allowance
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family‑friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

LET’S GO

We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.