Network Asset Manager (Redruth) (Ref: 1084/23)

What you’ll be doing:

• Monitoring the performance of the Drinking Water Service network inclusive of mains pipes, water pumping stations and service reservoirs and regularly reviewing asset maintenance plans, identifying where asset improvements are required and preparing and submitting the necessary ‘Investment Manager’ funding applications.
• Helping to control and manage operational budgets (Opex, Capex, Totex), tracking, reporting, correcting to align to financial challenges as they arise
• Maintaining all documentation in accordance with company procedures and contributing to ongoing improvement in line with Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Working closely with the planning team regarding field staff levels required to meet peaks and troughs
• Liaising with all stakeholders to ensure work is carried out with minimum impact, including but not limited to: Developers, Alliance partners, The Environment Agency, DWI, Highway Authorities, local Councils, community groups, businesses and customer groups
• Providing key support to the Drinking Water Services function in the event of emergencies
• Managing the AWS team ensuring adequate cover and compliance with driving rules and the provision of AWS support to network activity specifically outages both planned and reactive
• Responding to technical enquiries and provide technical information where required
• Deputising for the Area Operations Manager, Network Team Manager as requested/required
• Participating in an appropriate standby where required at a minimum of 1:5

What we are looking for:

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English
• Full UK driving license
• Supervisory/Management qualification and experience (Desirable)
• Attainment of IOSH and NEBOSH and Signing Lighting and Guarding, or ability to complete
• Significant experience of working in either a customer service or commercial delivery team
• Excellent oral, written and presenting skills to enable communication with the team through a variety of channels
• Participation in a structured standby rotation
• Relevant experience in water distribution and management or similar utility experience (Desirable)
• Technical competency and understanding in hydraulics / water supply systems or other utilities (Desirable)

What's in it for you:

• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Buy or sell annual leave to offer you extra flexibility
• Buy a bike and safety equipment tax-free, through our Cycle to Work scheme
• We offer free car parking at the majority of our sites
• Take up to 26 weeks’ additional maternity leave
• Share your parental leave and split your time off to care for your child how you choose
• Invest in Pennon Group plc through our employee share schemes
• We support our people by offering a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Look after your wellbeing with our Champion Health support platform
• Enjoy free eye tests and discounts on frames and lenses at Specsavers
• Enjoy access to thousands of deals and discounts on supermarkets, high street shops, online retailers, travel, eating out, cinemas, gyms and much more though Perkbox
• A range of group discounts: The Dell Advantage Programme, Virgin Media Affinity Scheme, Vodaphone Advantage and more
• A discretionary Bonus
• Competitive Contributory Pension
• And plenty more!

• Trusted - We do the right thing for our customers and stakeholders.
• Collaborative - We forge strong relationships working together to make a positive impact.
• Responsible - We keep our promises to our customers, communities, and each other.
• Progressive - We are always looking for new ways to improve and make life better.