Senior Network Controller

Severn Trent; Coventry; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A water utility company in the UK is looking for a Senior Network Controller to lead interventions across multiple counties. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of the network and risk assessment skills, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. The role includes mentoring team members and contributing to community welfare through various initiatives. This position offers a competitive salary, generous holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package including a robust pension scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual Bonus up to £2,250

Double contribution pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Access to training & development

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Family-friendly policies

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the Severn Trent Network, its systems, assets, and operations.
• Must have a full UK Driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Guide interventions and support county controllers.
• Assess and sign off high-risk work.
• Mentor and drive the team forward.
• Ensure effective contingency plans are in place.

Skills

Risk assessment abilities

Excellent time management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

As a Senior Network Controller, you'll be one of the technical leads for our Network Intervention Team, overseeing interventions across multiple counties and supporting county controllers. You'll be the go-to expert on our water network, hydraulics, and water quality, ensuring that planned infra and non-infra interventions are risk-assessed and signed off with precision. Your role will involve assessing high-risk work and peer-reviewing county controller risk and contingency documents. Working at Severn Trent isn't just a job; it's a chance to build a rewarding career. We offer a range of benefits that recognize great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll be contributing to the environment and the communities where we live.

Responsibilities

• Lead with Expertise: Be the technical guru on our water network, guiding interventions and supporting county controllers.
• Risk Assessment: Assess and sign off high-risk work, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Mentorship: Help the Network Intervention Lead mentor and drive the team forward, enhancing skills and processes through continuous improvement.
• Contingency Planning: Ensure effective contingency plans are in place to mitigate any impact on our customers.

Qualifications

• Experience: Ideally, you\'ll have extensive knowledge of the Severn Trent Network, our systems, assets, and operations.
• Skills: Strong risk assessment abilities, excellent time management, and the capability to thrive in a pressurised environment.
• Leadership: Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to mentor, nurture, and coach controllers.
• Essential: A full UK Driving licence is essential for traveling around your allocated area.

Benefits

• Salary: £49,100.63 - £50,229.38
• Generous Holidays: 28 days holiday + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year).
• Annual Bonus: Up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance.
• Leading Pension Scheme: We double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%).
• Sharesave: Buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate.
• Training & Development: Access to our dedicated 'Academy'.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme & Retail Offers: Save on eco-friendly vehicles and enjoy retail discounts.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave.
• Volunteering Days: Two days per year to give back to the community.