System Planning Lead - Hybrid, Impactful Asset Strategy

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK water utility company is seeking a System Planning Lead to oversee the development of strategic asset plans and drive long-term planning processes. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and management experience, with a solid understanding of asset management. This role involves influencing senior stakeholders and ensuring effective prioritization of investment strategies. Competitive salary, hybrid working options, and various benefits are offered to support your career growth.

Benefits

26 days holiday (increasing to 30)

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, engineering, or related best practices.
• Exceptional communication skills to influence senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of strategic and in-AMP Asset Plans.
• Oversee planning and justification of Capital Maintenance interventions.
• Ensure team maintains understanding of asset risk positions.
• Drive long-term planning for future price reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Asset management knowledge

Regulatory framework understanding

Problem-solving

Education

Degree qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

A leading UK water utility company is seeking a System Planning Lead to oversee the development of strategic asset plans and drive long-term planning processes. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and management experience, with a solid understanding of asset management. This role involves influencing senior stakeholders and ensuring effective prioritization of investment strategies. Competitive salary, hybrid working options, and various benefits are offered to support your career growth.