Strategic Capital Programme Lead Engineer (Water)

Portsmouth-Water

Havant

On-site

GBP 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Generous pension up to 15%

Performance bonus up to 6%

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Employee wellbeing support

Company social events

Job summary

Portsmouth Water is seeking a Capital Programme Lead Engineer to drive the delivery of the capital investment programme within the newly established Operational Services department. You will provide strategic client-side leadership across the Capital Project Management Cycle, shaping investment decisions and business cases with strong governance.

A focus on Havant Thicket and related capital activity will be key.

Qualifications

Minimum HNC/D in a technical discipline related to the field of study.
Full UK driving licence (all applicants will be required to undertake our driver assessment).
Must hold or be capable of obtaining Security Check (SC) clearance.
Strong communication skills with the ability to build excellent relationships with the team and stakeholders.
Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to foster collaborative working.
Working knowledge of planning software and techniques.
Proven project management capability.
A clear, systematic approach to solving complex issues and able to communicate solutions effectively.
Good analytical skills with the ability to review and justify investment needs, progress reports, review feasibility and optioneering papers.
Ability to work to deadlines with a focus on results and quality.
Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Teams).
Willingness to improve knowledge on asset management.
Team Leadership: Motivating, directing, and coordinating teams.
Resource Management: Planning, allocating, and managing resources effectively.

Responsibilities

Provide stakeholder input to secure agreement or acceptance of various plans associated with the capital investment programme and Havant Thicket Reservoir project.
Liaise with engineering and project management teams to ensure projects fulfil the needs statement.
Ensure the Asset Directorate and Havant Thicket Project Team deliver the agreed scope.
Provide operational input to assist in the project handover on completion.
Measure defined benefits to ensure outcomes are delivered.
Understand and report on the non-infrastructure asset database and asset health including asset criticality, reliability and resilience.
Understand internal and external risks to both sufficiency of supply and water quality as part of PR29 capital investment long term delivery strategy.
Keep a log of Technical Queries, Requests for Information and Design Submissions received, responded to, and overdue.
Arrange and attend regular meetings with the Asset Directorate engineering team and project managers to meet Investment Milestones.
Write and manage the Investment Needs statements for the Operations Directorate.
Ensure project development, progress, engineered solutions and governance is aligned with the Sponsors expectations.
Ensure the Company’s standards of specifications, requirements and policies established by Portsmouth Water are followed.
Undertake a benefits analysis to demonstrate effectiveness of the solution and realized outcomes.
Work with the Investment Managers to provide input into the Capital Investment Long Term Delivery Strategy.
Provide leadership for the Capital Programme Engineers, offering guidance, mentorship, and development.
Oversee performance management of team members and robust processes.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Adhere to health and safety requirements (CDM and H&S at Work Act).
Adhere to environmental regulatory requirements (e.g., EPSM).
Ensure new assets/installations comply with relevant legislation and are fully functional with records.
Own health, safety and wellbeing responsibilities and report safety concerns as required.