Senior Sponsor (System Operations & Integration)

Overview

Lead strategic integration of water infrastructure projects to ensure operational benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• stakeholder engagement
• infrastructure planning
• integration requirements
• business cases
• system specification
• technical oversight

Tasks

You will identify the necessary integration infrastructure requirements, as well as authorisations and operating agreements that need to be in place to ensure the SROs deliver planned benefits under a range of operational scenarios. This is a unique opportunity for a System Operations and Integration Sponsor to join our Strategic Resource Options (SRO) major projects Sponsorship team. The team is responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight for the development and delivery of a programme of circa £10 billion capital investment in new water infrastructure. The SRO projects include for water recycling solutions in London, a reservoir in Oxfordshire and inter-company water transfers to improve Thames Water’s resilience to more extreme droughts whilst protecting the environment. The role will work across the Thames Water SRO portfolio, providing technical direction, guidance and assurance that the schemes will deliver the planned operational water supply benefits for Thames Water and its regional partners as set out in the Water Resources Management Plans (WRMP). -Engaging with stakeholders to build alignment and drive successful project outcomes. -Identify any future infrastructure required to meet regulatory, environmental and customer targets. Working with teams to resolve risks and trade-offs in project execution. -Identify the necessary integration infrastructure requirements, as well as authorisations and operating agreements that need to be in place to ensure the SROs deliver planned benefits under a range of operational scenarios. -Contributing to business cases for investment and demonstrating alignment with Thames Water’s objectives. -Working with the SRO Principal Sponsor, co-sponsors and the SRO Delivery (or Client) team to specify the system operational requirements for the integration of the new SRO projects with existing infrastructure

Requirements

• asset management
• regulator liaison
• stakeholder engagement
• strategic thinking
• major projects
• relevant degree

What You Bring

Base Location: Base location Clearwater Court, Reading OR Vauxhall, London. Travel within the TV & London Patch. Working at Thames Water -Demonstrable experience in water resources asset management or operations. -Previous engagement and liaison with regulators -A collaborative approach, with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. -The ability to deliver clear direction and drive change. -Strategic thinking, excellent decision-making record based on sound judgment. -Experience working with major projects with significant political & stakeholder influence. -Understanding of water supply system operation during drought, major outages as well as BAU. -Relevant degree in water, engineering or environmental subject, including particular focus on water resources/ supply.

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Benefits

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. Hybrid with days in the office & on-site depending on projects. 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. -Annual Bonus. -Up to £75,000 per annum, depending on skills and relevant experience. -26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays) -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. -Private Medical Health Care. -Generous Pension Scheme through AON.

About Thames Water

-Delivering clean water and wastewater services across London and the Thames Valley. -Operates a vast network of infrastructure to meet the needs of its customers. -Focusing on sustainable water solutions and addressing climate change challenges. -Key player in major infrastructure projects, including the Thames Tideway Tunnel. -Involved in energy production through renewable initiatives like hydropower. -Committed to improving water quality, reliability, and customer service.

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