Water Resources Strategy & Operations Lead

Dŵr Cymru; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave (pro rata)

Enhanced employer pension: up to 11%

Flexible benefits package

Staff development and training

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is seeking an experienced Water Resource Manager to lead regional operations, oversee an Area Water Resource Team, and ensure regulatory reporting and risk management align with strategic objectives. You will apply hydrology knowledge to optimise water resources and support drought planning and asset development.

The role involves collaborating with Directors and operational staff, driving data-driven decisions, and contributing to regulatory submissions while delivering

Qualifications

• A proven Water Resource Manager with extensive operational experience.
• Significant experience in Water Resources and/or Production Planning in operational and regulatory roles.
• A degree or similar qualification in numerate earth science area, engineering, data science/mathematics, preferably with a further qualification in water resource planning, hydrology or engineering.
• A highly numerate person able to demonstrate experience in the utilisation of hydrological and water resource behavioural software and tools. (Experience of GR6J or other catchment models, Pyware or Aquator would is highly desirable. An understanding of the advantages of, or ability to code in Python would be an advantage)
• An ability to think both strategically whilst focusing on day-to-day water resource and production and distribution operation, effectively and efficiently
• Able to demonstrate experience in water resource risk management and drought planning through the capture of operational and hydrological evidence, to assess water supply consequence and benefits of improvement actions
• A proved track record in developing positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organisation from Directors to front line operational staff. The ability to guide and influence change based on effective analysis and communication across management teams and wider organisation
• Able to demonstrate the successful management of a team through effective employee engagement, performance management and staff development
• The ability to build relationships with external agencies, to identify opportunities for cooperative working and mutually successful solutions
• Ability to travel as required

Responsibilities

• Oversee water resource operation for your geographic area and develop innovative thinking on water resources regionally.
• Lead a small expert Area Water Resource Team to ensure operational management, asset planning and regulatory reporting are effectively undertaken.
• Deliver optimal water resource operational plans in line with statutory and regulatory requirements; monitor water resource situation and communicate risk to managers and directors.
• Provide guidance on daily/weekly production planning calls regarding water resource situation for cost-optimal operation.
• Advise operational managers on preparation of water resource assets during spring to ensure water supply during dry weather; maintain dry weather operating manuals.
• Be an active member of the weekly drought incident team and advise on operational actions and capital investment during drought periods.

Skills

Water resource management

Operational planning

Regulatory reporting

Data analysis

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Numerate earth science or engineering degree

Further qualification in water resource planning or hydrology

Tools

GR6J or catchment models

Pyware

Aquator

Python

Job description

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is seeking an experienced Water Resource Manager to lead regional operations, oversee an Area Water Resource Team, and ensure regulatory reporting and risk management align with strategic objectives. You will apply hydrology knowledge to optimise water resources and support drought planning and asset development.

The role involves collaborating with Directors and operational staff, driving data-driven decisions, and contributing to regulatory submissions while delivering