Strategic Analyst Water Resources

SevernTrentLife; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Severn Trent is seeking a Strategic Analyst for their Water Resources team. This role involves developing future water supply options, providing technical analysis, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates will have experience in water resources planning and project management, along with strong leadership skills. The company offers a supportive environment with numerous benefits, including a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Understanding of water resources planning.
• Experience in asset development.
• Solid understanding of UK water and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop future water supply options for the WRMP.
• Provide engineering expertise and technical analysis.
• Define long-term water supply options with cost-benefit analysis.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Our innovation strategy is simple - We want to solve the challenges we have today as well as find answers to some of our industry’s bigger long-term challenges.

Whether it's delivering water that is always good to drink, reducing waste in our processes with energy efficient technologies or improving visibility of the network, our150+ strong team of innovators are working day in day out to make it happen. If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Our Chief Engineer, Water Resources team have an excellent opportunity to join as our new Strategic Analyst Water Resources.

In this role you’ll develop future water supply options to support the Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP) and guide investment decisions for upcoming price reviews.

As well as this you’ll provide engineering expertise and technical analysis to assess the engineering, carbon, and cost aspects of these options. You’ll also securing funding and demonstrate to stakeholders, customers, and regulators that the proposed solutions offer best value.

Key accountabilities include:

• Define a comprehensive range of long-term water supply options, supported by cost-benefit analysis and regulatory evidence.
  
  
• Provide strategic leadership aligned with government policy and regulatory guidance on water resources planning.
  
  
• Ensure delivery of regulatory requirements for the WRMP and Water Resources West (WRW) strategic supply options.
  
  
• Develop innovative and forward-thinking supply solutions to address long-term water supply challenges.
  
  
• Build strong relationships with regulators, stakeholders, and senior management to secure confidence in the value and reliability of proposed water supply strategies.
  
  
  

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

As our Strategic Analyst (Water Resources) you’ll have an understanding of water resources planning and be able to demonstrate experience of asset development.

You’ll also have a solid understanding of UK water and environmental legislation, along with an awareness of potential future regulatory developments.

You’ll bring valuable experience in programme and project management, working with a team of consultants to deliver high-value outcomes. This demonstrates strong leadership, coordination, and the ability to manage complex projectseffectively.

WHAT’S IN IT 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, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• 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 and two volunteering days per year

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date too - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

And, if your curiosity has peaked and you want to find out even more, search#LifeAtSevernTrenton social media.