Water & Foul Lead

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The Water Lead is responsible for the capacity assurance, governance and stakeholder assistance of all types of water required for the project. The Water Lead will be responsible for the stakeholder management with all water stakeholders including Essex and Suffolk Water, Northumbrian Water, Anglian Water, the Environmental Agency and others. In his role as stakeholder lead for all water related works the Water Lead shall support the utilities diversions and connections as required and will be responsible for the strategic management and coordination of various technical and engineering processes, including technical issue resolution, safety, health and environmental practices, and utility design and construction.

The Water Lead will oversee the design and deployment of all aspects required for the delivery and operations of the potable network, desalination plant, foul water treatment plants and associated network and the surface water network. The Water Lead plays a vital role in risk mitigation, change management and maintaining high standards of technical compliance for the water installation; hence contributing significantly to the smooth progression, success and efficiency of the project.

The role is pivotal in ensuring that all works relating to water works adhere to client specifications, project timelines and budgets.

• You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of Safety First, and be accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
• You will possess advanced technical expertise in local Health and Safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment, and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.

• You will ensure the successful delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives.
• You will be responsible for implementing appropriate programme delivery environments, including People, Organisation, Process, Information and Technology.
• You will promote and influence quality and Service Excellence in all conversations and programme interactions.
• Provide strategic co‑ordination of water resources, from design to operations, to maximise value to the project.
• Establish the governance for the management of the Water works.
• Develop the plan for water resources transition from planning to delivery and delivery to operations.
• Identify and progress improvements, keeping best standards throughout the project.
• Oversight and assurance of Principal Contractor compliance.
• Lead the resolution of any issues arising with the management and/or provision of water to facilitate the works.
• Encourage SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) feedback and take a leading role in addressing SHE‑related issues associated with the provision and management of water‑related works.
• Develop strong working relationships with other teams to understand their requirements and needs for water‑related works.
• Foster cooperation and build strong working relationships with Utilities Designers, Contractors and external stakeholders as required.
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