Strategic Asset Manager

Severn Trent; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the UK seeks a Strategic Asset Manager in Derby or Coventry. This role focuses on developing long-term solutions for water networks, overseeing a significant investment plan, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess strong strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and a thorough understanding of water networks and hydraulics. A full U.K driving licence is required, along with excellent communication capabilities.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience with water networks and hydraulics is essential.
• Ability to compile, analyze, and present complex technical data sets.
• A full U.K driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Network solutions for Growth, Resilience, and WINEP.
• Produce a regulatory submission including the Business Plan for PR29.
• Communicate and roll out PR24 plans to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Data analysis

Team player

Job description

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

We’re 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 Derby or Coventry.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and implement Network solutions for Growth, Resilience and WINEP.
• Work with Strategy and Regulation department to produce a regulatory submission including the Business Plan for the PR29 Price Review.
• Communicate and roll out PR24 plans to other internal stakeholders (including Senior Management) and gain buy‑in for delivery.
• Be a Technical project sponsor to advise developer services on our networks ability to accommodate both domestic and non‑domestic growth.
• Oversee the investment plan for water networks totalling circa £200m to £250m per annum to ensure the project design delivers the benefit as per the business plan.
• Ensure that latest data, learning and best practice is incorporated into our plans and work with the innovation experts to identify exciting new opportunities.
• Build external networks of contacts and represent the Company on external groups.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

About You

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 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.

You’ll also hold a full U.K driving licence.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE 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 perks that you’ll get being part of the Severn 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

LET’S GO

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