Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.
Lead reporting and governance for major infrastructure projects, managing frameworks and teams.
13 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
2,092 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water Services
Wastewater Services
Sewage Treatment
Water Treatment
Infrastructure Maintenance
Leak Detection
Customer Support
Environmental Services
Sector Specialisms
Water Resources
Wastewater Networks
Sewer Services
Water Treatment
Water Filtration
Drinking Water Systems
Water Purification
Residential Water Services
Role
Description
team leadership
stakeholder management
compliance audits
reporting frameworks
data insights
governance structures
Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Build strong relationships with internal teams, supply chain partners, and regulatory bodies.
Ensure compliance through periodic reviews, audits, and NEC contract governance.
Design and maintain integrated performance reporting frameworks, including dashboards and detailed project-level data.
Synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights for senior and executive leadership.
Establish and enforce governance structures aligned with internal and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
leadership
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degree
Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing teams.
Experience in utilities or water sector is advantageous.
Degree in Business, Data Analytics, Engineering, or related field.
Proficiency in reporting tools such as Power BI, Power Apps, SharePoint, and Excel. Familiarity with NEC contracts and commercial management principles. Experience in regulatory reporting and compliance.
Proven experience leading PMO reporting and governance within large-scale infrastructure or capital programmes.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and value delivery.
Professional certifications such as P3O, AMP, Prince2, or PMI.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
2.25 million
Customers Served
Serving 2.25 million customers since privatisation in 1989.
0.5 GL
Drinking Water Pumped
Pumps over 0.5 GL of drinking water daily.
£72m loss
Operating Loss
Experienced a £72 million operating loss in March 2024 due to rising costs.
Constructs reservoirs, pipelines, sewage treatment upgrades, and implements contingency measures like importing water during droughts.
Specializes in large-scale water infrastructure, operational delivery, and environmental engineering across the South East.
Notably fined for misreporting sewage spills; offers guided tours of Victorian sewers and public access to historic reservoirs.
Culture + Values
“Working differently” – using new technology and nature‑based solutions
“Collaborating with community partners”
“Showing leadership on key environmental issues”
“Engaging with customers, stakeholders and partners to maximise opportunities”
Environment + Sustainability
24% by 2025
Renewable Energy Target
Target to generate 24% of own renewable energy by 2025.
75% by 2035
Storm Overflow Compliance
Aiming to achieve 75% compliance by 2035 to reduce storm overflow spills.
£7.8B Capital Plan
Environmental Investments
£7.8 billion capital plan from 2025-2030 focusing on new technology and nature-based solutions.
Three‑Star EPA
Environment Agency Rating
Aiming for a three-star Environment Agency rating by 2025 following a two-star rating in 2022.
On track to generate own renewable energy and buying accredited renewable energy since 2021.
Fleet electrification targets: cars/vans by 2035, HGVs via low-carbon fuels by 2040.
Investing £1.5 billion in Clean Rivers & Seas to reduce storm overflow spills and achieve full compliance by 2050.
Inclusion & Diversity
No publicly available strategic DEI goals or gender‑related statistics found