Capital Director

Capital Director – lead the strategic delivery of a £3.2bn capital investment programme (2025–2030), reporting to the Chief Asset Officer. Ensure the capital portfolio delivers safe, compliant, resilient and affordable services while meeting regulatory, environmental and operational goals.

• Oversee a complex portfolio of major capital programmes (c. £750m per annum)
• Ensure delivery against cost, schedule, quality, and performance targets
• Drive excellence in health & safety, environmental compliance, and sustainability

• Chair key governance forums and ensure robust control frameworks
• Maintain regulatory, audit, and assurance readiness across all programmes

• Define and deliver commercial strategies, including alliancing and delivery models
• Build high‑performing, collaborative partner ecosystems
• Ensure strong risk management and value for money

• Act as a senior interface with regulators, including Ofwat
• Support business planning and price review processes
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders, partners, and communities

• Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams
• Build capability across programme delivery, digital, and carbon management
• Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, safety, and continuous improvement

• Extensive senior leadership experience delivering large-scale capital programmes
• Background in regulated infrastructure environments (e.g., water, utilities, transport, or energy)
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks, asset management, and governance
• Proven track record in driving performance, efficiency, and innovation
• Experience working with complex stakeholder landscapes

• Degree in Engineering, Asset Management, Business Planning, or a related discipline
• Professional accreditation (e.g., IAM, ICE, CIWEM) is desirable

• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Bonus Plan
• Private Healthcare
• Company car or cash for car allowance
• Competitive contributory pension
• Share‑save scheme
• Health benefits & wellbeing support programmes
• Group discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Financial support services
• Development and training opportunities … and much more!

We look after the water and wastewater services for 1.8 million customers across Cornwall, Devon, the Isles of Scilly and parts of Dorset and Somerset.