Strategic Asset Manager

Severn Trent Water; Coventry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Annual bonus up to £2,250

Pension scheme

Sharesave

Academy training

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Volunteering days

Job summary

Severn Trent Water is seeking a Strategic Asset Manager to shape long-term water asset investment at our Coventry site. You’ll develop a 25-year plan for Treated Water Pumping Stations, Storage and Impounding Reservoirs, and sponsor projects to deliver the business plan.

You’ll work with Strategy and Regulation teams, producing regulatory submissions and driving continuous improvement through data-driven decisions and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Solid grasp of water networks and hydraulics.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a 25-year investment strategy for water assets.
• Lead regulatory submissions including the PR29 Business Plan.
• Support asset rationalisation and sponsor projects to business plans.
• Oversee an annual investment programme of around £200m–£250m.
• Collaborate with Strategy and Regulation teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Water networks

Hydraulics

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

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Our purpose is taking care of life's essentials, but we're also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care.

With that in mind we are looking for a Strategic Asset Manager to develop holistic, long-term Water Network solutions that will ensure we adapt and keep pace with our customer needs, growth and climate change. This is a great opportunity to join our team at our site in Coventry.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

As our Strategic Asset Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping the long-term future of our water assets by developing and delivering a 25-year investment strategy covering Treated Water Pumping Stations, Treated Water Storage and Impounding Reservoirs. Working closely with our Strategy and Regulation teams, you'll help produce regulatory submissions, including the PR29 Business Plan, while providing technical sponsorship and expertise to support asset rationalisation opportunities in line with our 25-year Water System Plan.

You'll oversee an annual investment programme of approximately £200m to £250m, ensuring projects are designed and delivered to achieve the benefits set out in our business plans. You'll use the latest data, industry learning and best practice to drive continuous improvement, collaborate with innovation specialists to explore new opportunities, and build strong external relationships, representing the business across industry forums and stakeholder groups.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE

You will need to be a strategic thinker, problem solver with a strong grasp of water networks and hydraulics. It goes without saying you'll have excellent communication skills and demonstrate the ability to influence colleagues of all levels effectively. You will work closely with stakeholders internal and external and have the ability to work well under pressure to tight deadlines. The ability to compile, analyse, interpret and present complex technical data sets is a must. We want someone who is both a team player as well and competent project sponsor who owns problems until resolution.

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.

• 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
• Two volunteering days per year