Business Unit : Chief Engineer 

Division : CE AP Asset Planning 

Pay Grade Level : Level 2 - Team Manager 

Post end date : 29/04/2024 

Salary Range : £42,000.00  to  £52,000.00 

Role Type :  Full Time Contract 

Recruiter : Kirsty Keenan 

Manager Name : Sally Weaver 

Our innovation strategy is simple - We want to solve the challenges we have today as well as find answers to some of our industry’s bigger long-term challenges.

Whether it's delivering water that is always good to drink, reducing waste in our processes with energy efficient technologies or improving visibility of the network, our150+ strong team of innovators are working day in day out to make it happen.

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.

If you're ready to make a difference in optimising water distribution infrastructure while leading a dedicated team towards excellence, join our Asset Planning Team as an Network Optimisation Lead!

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW 

Are you passionate about optimising water distribution infrastructure? Do you thrive in leading teams towards operational excellence? Severn Trent is seeking a dynamic individual to join us as a Network Optimisation Lead.

Your primary objective will be to lead a team dedicated to proactively optimising the operation of our distribution water infrastructure and assets, ensuring the highest quality of water supply to our customers.

Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

• You will lead a team of optimisation technicians and specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Be able to provide, maintain, and develop capabilities in monitoring, evaluating, and optimising distribution water operational assets.
• Promote health, safety, and wellbeing within the team, ensuring adherence to all safety protocols.
• Have the ability to mentor, coach, and develop team members, ensuring their commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Drive continuous improvement activities across all workstreams, fostering a culture of innovation.
• Deliver improvements to customer supply and key performance commitments while prioritising operational risks and assist in assessing their impact on total expenditure (TOTEX).
• Develop, maintain, and improve operational contingency plans to ensure business continuity.
• Oversee validation and maintenance of operational data within key corporate systems.
• Share lessons learned and reward success to promote a culture of learning and excellence.
• You will manage operational budget effectively to optimise resources and achieve objectives.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE 

To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have proven stakeholder management experience at all levels and be someone who will implement technical development and take pride in leading our optimisation team whilst thinking strategically to drive sustained performance, prioritise and adapt to conflicting priorities and communicate complex issues clearly and concisely.

Additionally, you should have the ability work collaboratively to deliver improvements and be able to think creatively to develop new ideas and concepts while showing excellent problem solving, planning and organisation skills.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU 

It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.  Here’s some of our favourites:

• 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. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.    

And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.

Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails!