Water Resource Management Technical Lead

This is a fantastic opportunity to take a directing role in the future direction of water resources in the South-East of England. You will be a leader in the Water Resources Management Team who are responsible for ensuring a cost-effective balance of supply and demand options to deliver water to our customers to the year 2100.

You will also be involved in the delivery of our current water resource management plan (WRMP24), which includes the largest role out of customer metering in the UK water industry, plans to reduce leakage by 50%, and includes the need to develop multi-billion-pound strategic resources options.

Oversee a team of skilled water resources specialists to successfully develop the plan, work closely with 5 other water companies that form part of Water Resources South East to produce the Regional Plan.

We are looking to recruit a Senior Technical Leader who will direct and oversee the technical development and validity of the company water resources strategy and its implementation through the company Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP) and Business Plan.

You will be responsible for the technical delivery of our next water resource management plan (WRMP29).

You will lead and co-ordinate activities of independent technical and legal experts in reviewing work undertaken to promote large strategic supply options.

You will have responsibility for steering the overall production of the WRMP documentation suite, including the statement of response and the WRMP Annual Review.

We are looking for a water industry expert with a substantial knowledge base, both of water assets and the water resources system, alongside the legislative and policy environment within which water resources planning is undertaken.

Working at Thames Water

• Line management experience and experience managing external providers
• Experience managing budget and large technical projects, involving multiple stakeholders
• This is a ‘Hybrid’ role with the base location being Clearwater Court in Reading, and with an expectation of 2 days in the office or on site.
• Significant in-depth technical experience in the water industry.
• Experience with strategy development and securing buy-in from all levels across the business
• Experience of influencing and working collaboratively with regulators and non-governmental organisations.
• Some travel will be expected across the Thames Water estate
• Experience working in other aspects of the water industry/capital projects, for example operations, strategy & regulation, capital delivery, or infrastructure consenting
• Previous end-to-end delivery of strategic plan within the water industry
• Expert knowledge and experience of critical water issues for the water industry (e.g. water resources planning, water resources options, leakage, metering and water efficiency).
• Experience in giving expert evidence and withstanding critical cross examination and delivering a plan suitable for external scrutiny
• Degree or professional qualification in a relevant discipline for example hydrology, environmental science or water resources management.
• Ability to work across departments, teams and technical specialists at all levels of the company.

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 and meet colleagues.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Competitive salary between £77,000 & £95,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Private Medical Health Care
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
• Car Allowance