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SalaryWe are seeking a Technical Manager (Clean Water) who will be managing a team of 6 technical and support specialists to ensure that our agreed Public Health risks, compliance and performance service levels are achieved. You will work closely with the operational team generating proactive action to reduce the risk to water quality assets (water treatment works, reservoirs and booster stations) and managing the implementation of these plans. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to provide innovative solutions affecting the performance of our assets. You will be responsible for collecting and sharing best technical practices and good ideas across Operations and you will use your technical expertise to increase the resilience of our water assets
You will also provide technical training and support for the field-based technicians enhancing their abilities.
What you’ll be doing as a Technical Manager
- Monitor, report and act against key performance indicators for the reliability and resilience of our asset base, the capability of our people and the sustainable operation of our sites.
- Lead your team to achieve agreed objectives, enhancing employee engagement and promoting a strong health and safety culture.
- Implement, through local and regional initiatives and various operational and process steering groups, business and technical developments to improve our performance against regulatory performance commitments whilst driving efficiency in our opex and capex spending.
- Manage our risk profile across including 27 Service Reservoirs, 23 Water Booster Stations and 25 Water Treatment Works.
- Responsible for our directly managed capex budget and obtaining buy-in from key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Represent Operations throughout large Capital Schemes through the project lifecycle.
Base Location: Hybrid - Orpington BR6 0SQ (but we can be flexible on another base location in the Thames Water patch)
36 hours per week, Monday to Friday
What you should bring to the role
- The ideal candidate would be degree educated (or equivalent), typically with at least 3 years relevant industry experience, or ONC/HNC or equivalent in a field related to water treatment typically with 5 + years relevant work experience.
- We are looking for someone with the ability to lead and develop people within a team and has good knowledge and experience of technical training programmes for frontline staff.
- Excellent organisational skills, a keen eye for detail and a demonstrable ability to manage workload under pressure are essential.
- Clean water process knowledge would be advantageous. Confidence in your ability to present key findings and liaise with managers of all levels is key to success in the role.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary offering between £42,880 - £52,000 depending on experience.
- Annual Leave 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
- Hybrid working between sites, office and working from home.
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.
Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?
Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.
We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.
Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Find out more about working at Thames Water.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
