Pumping Station Optimisation Manager

We are seeking an experienced and technically driven Sewerage Pumping Station Optimisation Manager to lead the optimisation, resilience and performance improvement of wastewater pumping assets across our operational network.

This is a key technical leadership role responsible for overseeing the performance of sewerage pumping systems across Water Recycling Centres and Sewage Pumping Stations, driving operational efficiency, asset resilience and measurable energy savings across the business.

The successful candidate will lead a specialist team of mechanical and electrical technicians, using detailed system analysis and engineering expertise to assess, optimise and improve pumping performance. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic performance analysis and cross-functional collaboration, particularly with our energy and operational teams.

What you'll do

• Lead and provide technical direction to a team of mechanical and electrical technicians delivering optimisation and resilience improvements across wastewater pumping assets.
• Oversee the testing and performance assessment of sewerage pumping systems across Water Recycling Centres and network pumping stations.
• Identify opportunities to improve pumping efficiency, reliability, resilience and whole-life asset performance.
• Develop and implement optimisation strategies to ensure pumping systems operate as efficiently and effectively as possible.
• Lead the delivery of mitigation and improvement works.
• Produce technical reports and present performance outcomes, recommendations and business cases to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in pumping station performance standards across the business.
• Work alongside operational teams to restore pressurised rising mains to optimal capacity by reducing friction losses and improving flow efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and support to teams carrying out pigging activities and associated maintenance works.
• Assess network performance data to identify restrictions, build-up and underperforming assets impacting pump station efficiency.
• Support improvements in pumping efficiency, resilience and operational reliability through proactive rising main maintenance strategies.
• Collaborate with wider engineering and operational teams to ensure cleaning programmes align with business performance and energy reduction objectives.

What you'll need 

We're looking for a technically strong engineering leader with a passion for optimisation, problem-solving and delivering measurable operational improvements.

You will have:

• strong experience within wastewater pumping systems, pumping station operations or water industry asset optimisation
• an excellent understanding of:
• pump hydraulics
• pump and system curve analysis
• hydraulic performance testing
• pumping station resilience and operational optimisation.
• experience leading technical teams in a field-based operational environment
• strong analytical capability with experience interpreting performance and monitoring data
• knowledge of mechanical and electrical pumping assets and associated control/monitoring systems
• experience delivering asset improvement projects and refurbishment programmes
• the ability to communicate technical findings clearly to operational and business stakeholders
• a proactive and solutions-focused approach to performance improvement.

It would also be desirable to have:

• a degree/HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• experience within the UK water/wastewater sector
• knowledge of energy efficiency optimisation in pumping systems
• familiarity with flow and pressure monitoring technologies and performance analytics tools.

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 sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by 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 Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 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.