Wastewater Network Manager

Description

The role will be responsible for ensuring that assets adopted from our construction customers are compliant with the relevant standards and regulations and for putting in place and managing the adoption and O&M of the network assets.

ESP adopts assets from construction partners and developers across all regions of England and Wales.

• Manage high level operational liaison with other incumbent water companies
• Support the wider ESPUG operational and commercial teams with technical expertise on wastewater adoption principles and customer and consumer queries.
• Manage the review of the status, adequacy and effectiveness of the asset maintenance regime, safety policies and technical standards.
• Manage reporting, monitoring (KPIs) and compliance with all design, construction, maintenance and emergency response policies and standards and in accordance with ESP’s policy
• Lead a team of Network Engineers responsible for the timely and accurate technical assessment of S104 design submissions.
• Develop and assure asset maintenance and inspection regimes.
• Liaise with construction partners and developers to offer technical support and guidance throughout the design and construction process.
• Participate in an out of hours stand by rota and act as Duty Manager in the event of an incident where required.
• Support the Head of Water develop an asset maintenance strategy and future programme role out as the ESPW network base grows
• Responsible for ensuring wastewater assets are designed and constructed in line with ESPW and Water UK Sewer Sector Guidance (DCG) design specifications and operational policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the quality, environmental and statutory requirements of ESP Water’s NAV licenses are met and where practicable exceeded.
• Approval and authorisation of construction partners and asset maintenance providers that ESP may employ.
• Undertake second tier site inspection audit visits on assets under construction by our construction partners, and for adoption by ESPW, to ensure compliance with adoption standards and good working practices.
• Ensure that the requirements of ESPUG’s Health and Safety, Environmental and Asset Management Policies are met.
• Support the wider ESP Water team, where required with new NAV submissions to Ofwat, in order to ensure that all commercial, procedural and regulatory documents are completed

Requirements

A key requirement will be for the successful candidate to demonstrate a strong customer service ethos – both towards our construction partners and retail customers - and a focus upon operational excellence in the adoption and management of our network assets.

• In depth knowledge of the relevant water industry Standards, Recommendations, Specifications and Legislation relevant to the construction and operation of wastewater distribution networks.
• Operational, design and regulatory knowledge of the water industry act, environmental and other regulations pertinent to wastewater network operations and adoption.
• Excellent relationship management skills.
• An innovative approach to problem solving. Brings an energetic and curious approach to problem solving.
• Knowledge of the selection and procurement of materials to be used in the construction of wastewater distribution networks, and the selection and management of contractors and construction partners.
• Qualified Incorporate Engineer (IEng) or equivalent qualification desirable; or proven relevant experience, with interest to become qualified.
• Ability to innovate and to embed continuous improvement and innovation through a team with.
• Significant experience in the wastewater distribution sector with specific Knowledge of design, delivery, installation, operation and maintenance. Experience gained within the context of a water company Developer Services role or design engineering / Developer would be advantageous.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance