Regional Water Operations Leader

Southern Water; Hastings; Remote; GBP 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Generous pension

Life assurance

Health benefits

Volunteer days

28 days annual holiday

Occupational health service

Retail discount app

Job summary

Southern Water is seeking an Operations Manager in Brede, East Sussex, to lead the water networks and production activities for the Hastings area. You will ensure safe, efficient operation and drive performance in leakage, compliance and asset reliability.

The role requires senior leadership, strong budgeting and change-management skills, with accountability for safety culture and regulatory obligations across a regional team and external partners.

Qualifications

• Experience leading operational teams in utilities or similar sectors.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and health & safety requirements.
• Proven track record of improving performance across networks and assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational decision-making across people, resources, contractors and assets.
• Develop and implement performance monitoring to improve network reliability and leakage control.
• Drive continuous improvement using data, lean methods and technology.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, regulators and local authorities to manage issues.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Health and safety

Data analysis

Change management

Job description

Southern Water is seeking an Operations Manager in Brede, East Sussex, to lead the water networks and production activities for the Hastings area. You will ensure safe, efficient operation and drive performance in leakage, compliance and asset reliability.

The role requires senior leadership, strong budgeting and change-management skills, with accountability for safety culture and regulatory obligations across a regional team and external partners.