Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but we’re also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care. If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.

Our Tactical Asset Planning Team includes a team of experts dedicated to the assets and customers in our Hafren Dyfrdwy area. This Asset Management - HD Team has an exciting opportunity to join as our new Network Optimisation Specialist, with a specific focus on the water distribution network.

Do you have experience in managing a water distribution network and want to play a key part in ensuring our assets work together effectively, promoting a calm network? Does your skill set include hydraulic modelling, data analysis and problem solving? Maybe you have a keen eye for continuous development and can suggest new ways of working whilst having customers at the forefront of your mind?

If so, then read on.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

The Asset Management - HD Team has a clear vision – to be trusted experts and asset class specialists, who leverage the wider expertise of our Chief Engineer department, and provide a focal point for our Hafren Dyfrdwy Operational and Delivery teams. We work collaboratively to balance asset risk and performance across the investment portfolio, whilst understanding the local context of our customers and assets.

In this role you’ll be responsible for ensuring that Hafren Dyfrdwy meets and improves the water supply service our customers experience. You will provide technical expertise to monitor, evaluate and optimise the water distribution system for our customers and is why it’s key you’ll have a customer focused mindset.

When successful in role, you’ll act as the architect of our network ensuring the configuration and controls meet the company standards and are optimised to deliver a quality service and meet our regulatory standards. You’ll perform troubleshooting to system failures and identify resolutions to ensure long term efficiency of network.

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Working closely with other expert teams in both Severn Trent and Hafren Dyfrdwy to share knowledge and best practice.
• Directing and prioritising proactive improvement activity on the water network to best achieve our targets.
• Collaborating with all stakeholders looking to understand, improve and/or invest in the network.
• Developing control group operational strategies that improve network resilience and performance to align with Company ODI’s.
• Maintaining accurate and quality contingency for strategic and tactical assets to progress preventative and mitigating actions, ensuring the network provides a continuous supply to our customers.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

We’re seeking our new Network Optimisation Specialist to be comfortable supporting our Senior Asset Engineer with identifying and prioritising investment opportunities, as well as helping our Demand Technicians to effectively target leakage and improve operability.

The ideal candidate will have experience of data analysis, with analytical skills in assessment of operational data to resolve complex issues. Experience within a water business, and hydraulic modelling using Synergi, are highly desirable. 

As travel is required, it is also expected you will hold a full U.K driving licence.

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you too. 

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you? 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• Starting salary from £37,500
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)  
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)  
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)  
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate  
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’  
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers  
• Family friendly policies  
• Two volunteering days per year  

WHATS NEXT? 

We can’t wait to hear from you. 

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare.

If your curiosity has been piqued and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media. 

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