Network Manager

In this role you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of our clean water network, booster stations, and service reservoirs in the South division Water Network Area. 
 

What you'll do

An essential element of the role is to implement strategies and actions to overcome the significant challenges associated with achieving Wessex Waters Leakage, Supply Interruption and Water Quality performance commitments, being mindful of budget efficiencies and productivity opportunities whilst ensuring employee health, safety and wellbeing is not compromised.

You will also:

• Implement operational strategies to meet the strategic PC's the company has determined will maintain Wessex Water's position as the top performing water company.
• Deliver and maintain an efficient 24/7 network operation whilst managing risk to process and public health.
• Deliver and maintain field operations to reduce the amount of time that our customers are without water as a result of planned or reactive activities.
• Deliver and maintain regional operational emergency supply response capability to the required statutory standard.
• Participate in out-of-hours standby.

You will also have Direct reports of one to two Network Supervisors and one Leakage Supervisor, as well as twenty to thirty Indirect reports (inspectors).

What you'll need

• Appropriate level of operational experience and leadership to HNC level or equivalent
• Strong experience in water industry operations.
• Experience in managing operational teams and managing budgets.
• Strong and proven knowledge of the detail behind water supply networks from source to tap including pipeline hydraulics, service reservoirs, leakage operations, R&M and pressure control.
• Strong and proven track record of managing water supply operational emergencies at operational level.
• Associated knowledge of water treatment sites and processes, water science & quality and resource strategy including grid operations.
• Appropriate negotiating and influencing skills.
• Appropriate communication and presentation skills.
• To be supportive of direct reports and foster a culture of innovation and autonomous operation.
• Clear understanding of regulatory framework and targets.
• Strong knowledge of the companies H&S management procedures and ability to instil a strong health, safety and wellbeing culture.

What you'll receive 

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.  

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.