System Planning Lead – Asset & Capital Strategy

Pertemps; Orpington; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider in the UK is seeking a System Planning Lead to lead a team in developing system-wide Asset Plans and Capital Maintenance strategies. This influential role requires strong leadership, asset management knowledge, and excellent communication skills to drive strategic investments. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and various benefits including a generous pension scheme and private medical care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday, increasing to 30

Car Allowance

Annual Bonus

Generous Pension Scheme

Private Medical Health Care

Performance-related pay

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management experience.
• Solid understanding of asset management and engineering best practices.
• Exceptional communication skills to influence senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to drive solutions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Good grasp of regulatory frameworks impacting water management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of strategic Asset Plans.
• Oversee Capital Maintenance interventions and prioritization.
• Ensure understanding of asset risk positions and strategies.
• Influence strategic investments toward asset planning.
• Drive long-term planning underpinning future price reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Asset management

Communication

Problem-solving

Regulatory understanding

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

N/A

Job description

A leading water services provider in the UK is seeking a System Planning Lead to lead a team in developing system-wide Asset Plans and Capital Maintenance strategies. This influential role requires strong leadership, asset management knowledge, and excellent communication skills to drive strategic investments. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and various benefits including a generous pension scheme and private medical care.