Bioresources Technical Maintenance Manager

Anglian Water Services; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in Cambridge is seeking a Bioresources Technical Maintenance Manager to lead a specialist technical team. You will oversee the operation and maintenance of high-risk assets while ensuring compliance with safety and sustainability standards. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership and financial management skills. This role offers competitive benefits, flexible working, and a commitment to staff development.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private health care

Competitive pension scheme

26 days annual leave

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and developing technical teams.
• Solid understanding of budget management and cost control.
• Expertise in managing high-risk environments with regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of high-risk assets.
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of engineers and technicians.
• Drive performance enhancements through effective KPI monitoring.

Skills

Technical Expertise in renewable energy systems

Leadership Skills

Financial Acumen

Health & Safety Knowledge

Strategic Mindset

Job description

Circa £55,000 PA (Depending on skills and experience) + Car Allowance
Permanent, Full time 37 hrs a week + Managerial Standby
Location: Flexible across the Anglian Water region
Double-matched pension scheme, Private Health Insurance, Life Insurance

Are you ready to lead a specialist technical team and make a tangible impact on the future of renewable energy and bioresource management?

Due to internal promotion, we’re looking for a new Bioresources Technical Maintenance Manager to drive operational excellence, ensure compliance, as well as lead the strategic & tactical maintenance of key assets across our regional facilities.

As a key player in our team, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of high-risk assets, including Combined Heat and Power (CHP), Steam Raising Plants (SRP), and Gas systems, ensuring their optimal performance while upholding the highest standards of safety and sustainability.

What will you be doing?

• Act as the go-to expert for the operation and maintenance of CHP, SRP, and Gas assets.

• Strategically plan and deliver both proactive and reactive maintenance to support our bioresource and water recycling operations.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize resource use and meet regulatory standards.

Team Management & Development

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring high performance through regular check-ins, coaching, and PDRs.

• Cultivate a strong health and safety culture, proactively mitigating risks and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

• Manage resource planning, recruitment, and training to maintain an industry-leading team.

Asset & Financial Oversight

• Oversee the maintenance and strategic planning of critical assets to minimize downtime and enhance efficiency.

• Manage shared budgets (approx. £3M) and income streams (approx. £14M), ensuring cost-effective operations and maximizing value.

• Identify opportunities for cost savings and future investments, presenting compelling business cases to stakeholders.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive performance enhancements through effective KPI monitoring and proactive issue resolution.

• Support cross-process learning, skill development, and succession planning to future-proof the team.

• Ensure all work meets operational, legal, and quality standards, avoiding disruptions and delivering exceptional outcomes.

What skills & experience do I need to be successful?

• Technical Expertise: In renewable energy systems, bioresources, and asset maintenance.

• Leadership Skills: Proven experience managing, mentoring, and developing technical teams.

• Financial Acumen: A solid understanding of budget management, cost control, and financial planning.

• Health & Safety Knowledge: Expertise in managing high-risk environments with compliance to regulations like DSEAR.

• Strategic Mindset: The ability to align operational performance with broader business objectives.

What benefits do we offer?

Being a successful water company doesn't come easy! Our people are important to us and we want to make sure that we reward and recognise all of the great work that they do. Some of our benefits include:

• Bonus scheme

• Private health care

• Competitive pension scheme

• 26 days annual leave rising with length of service

• Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing

• Flexible working (dependent on your role)

• Plus lots more!

We are passionate and committed to the learning and development of our people making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential. We also take Health and Safety very seriously in everything that we do.

Note: The closing date for this position is 19th October 2025.