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Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager
Job summary
A leading environmental solutions provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager. This role will oversee the safe and efficient operation of both aerobic and anaerobic treatment facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations while driving operational improvements and team performance. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering, strong leadership skills, and proven experience in managing wastewater operations. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a range of employee benefits.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
- Strong understanding of CHP systems and advanced technologies (MBR/RO).
- Experience managing wastewater treatment operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day operation of aerobic and anaerobic plants.
- Maintain compliance with EA discharge permits.
- Develop and deliver preventative maintenance programs.
- Lead plant upgrades and technology enhancements.
- Implement effective risk management processes.
Skills
Education
Are you an experienced wastewater specialist looking to take the lead in treatment operations? We're seeking a skilled Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager to oversee the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of our aerobic and anaerobic treatment facilities, including advanced systems such as Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) and Reverse Osmosis (RO).
Lead day-to-day operation of aerobic and anaerobic plants, ensuring optimal performance.
Maintain full compliance with EA discharge permits and relevant environmental legislation.
Monitor and report on effluent quality, plant efficiency, and system reliability.
Develop and deliver preventative maintenance programmes for all assets, including CHP engines.
Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance to reduce downtime.
Manage spare parts stock levels and supplier contracts.
Lead or support plant upgrades, capacity increases, and technology enhancements.
Identify and implement process optimisation and cost‑saving initiatives.
Prepare business cases and technical specifications for new equipment or systems.
Maintain accurate and auditable records to meet regulatory and internal standards.
Collaborate with the Environment Agency and other key stakeholders.
Implement effective risk management processes.
Supervise, mentor, and develop a small team of operators and technicians.
Promote a strong culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Deliver training and support competency development.
Achieve and maintain WAMITAB accreditation.
Contribute to waste reduction and resource recovery initiatives.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop high‑performing teams.
- Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of aerobic/anaerobic processes, CHP systems, and advanced technologies (MBR/RO).
- Qualifications: Degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
- Experience:
- Managing wastewater treatment operations within manufacturing or processing industries.
- Planning and delivering maintenance activities and capital projects.
- Managing regulatory compliance and external audits.
- Full compliance with EA permits and environmental requirements.
- High plant performance and effective energy management.
- Accurate and timely reporting for QSHE Board submissions.
- Salary experience dependant
- 5% company pension contribution
- Health Cash Plan with Reward Scheme
- Health Insurance
- Company profit‑based bonus
- Flexible working options
- Hybrid working opportunities
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.