Operations Manager – Water

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of water network operations across the Southern region, from point of connection through to end user.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, licence obligations, internal standards and operational controls.
• Managing planned maintenance, reactive activity, asset condition reporting, risks, incidents and mitigation actions.
• Maintaining accurate asset information, mapping records, as-built drawings and emergency response plans.
• Overseeing contractor activities, site inspections, audits and handover requirements for new assets.
• Working collaboratively with Project Delivery, Point of Connection and wastewater adoption teams.
• Supporting the UK Water Operations Manager with operational reporting, enquiries and continuous improvement activity.
• Taking part in out-of-hours emergency cover as required.

• Strong water industry experience, with specialised knowledge of clean water and wastewater assets.
• Proven track record of managing water utility assets and supporting safe, compliant and reliable service delivery.
• Good understanding of the wider utility industry, health and safety management, audit activity and regulatory standards.
• Confident using systems, maintaining accurate records and producing clear operational reports.
• Able to manage competing priorities, respond to urgent time frames and work collaboratively with internal teams, contractors and third parties.