About the role
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Tactical Planning team within the Water directorate. Our Asset Planners are the central point of contact for water treatment and network asset issues.
Our assets may be anything from our pipes in the ground to process equipment or pumps at treatment works. This means that you will take full responsibility for the asset needs in your assigned geographical area.
Reporting to the Asset Manager, you’ll be the go-to person for operational colleagues as you undertake information analysis, determine the root cause(s), value model assessments, identifying options (optioneering) and business case generation.
This means you’ll partner with a wide range of stakeholders and operational teams using your technical understanding of asset operation to review asset need requirements.
You will maintain excellent communication with your stakeholders as you’ll lead liaison meetings and maintain regular communication to ensure they’re fully informed.
About you
Are you analytical with a passion for data analysis?
The successful candidate will be comfortable interpreting a wide range of information and have excellent analytical skills. You will have experience evaluating complex data and produce accurate written reports. This means experience of using the full suite of Microsoft applications (especially Excel) is essential.
You’ll demonstrate the ability to build good working relationships within your own team, with departments across the business and with supply partners. This will mean being visible across the operational sites within your assigned geographical area.
You will have a confident and flexible approach to planning and managing your time effectively to meet the needs of the team. This means you will be expected to use initiative to challenge, ensuring that our activities and plans deliver maximum value for the business.
It would be beneficial for you to have asset management experience and/or a qualification as well as knowledge of water network or treatment processes. Knowledge of an engineering discipline would also be beneficial. Whether you are a recent graduate or have relevant asset management experience, we are keen to hear how you can join our team and make a positive difference.
Initial interviews will take place January 2026
Here at Northumbrian Water Group / Essex & Suffolk Water, we embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, and encourage all colleagues to bring their most authentic self to work.
Our colleague network groups include our Rainbow Support Network (LGBTQIA+), REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), WiSTEM (Women in STEM) and Thisability (disability and neurodiversity) networks. They provide a safe space for colleagues from diverse backgrounds, welcoming all colleagues regardless of their personal characteristics to participate in valuable conversation that improves our organisational awareness, understanding and inclusivity.
We encourage and welcome all applications, as we strive to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to having diverse communities represented within all our teams, structures, and organisation.
Please note this role requires a driving license.
NWG are an inclusive employer who support the rehabilitation of offenders, we will not, however consider candidates who have certain unspent convictions to ensure our commitment to fostering a safe and secure working environment for all OR colleagues, suppliers, customers and third parties.
About us:
At Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) we strive to make this a Great Place to Work, for all. We embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and encourage you to bring your full self to work. As an equal opportunity employer, we’re committed to having a diverse community represented across our business.
We’re aware that not everyone will have every skill listed in the job description, however if you have some of the skills listed, we'd encourage you to apply
NWG are an inclusive employer who support the rehabilitation of offenders, we will not, however consider candidates who have certain unspent convictions to ensure our commitment to fostering a safe and secure working environment for all OR colleagues, suppliers, customers and third parties.
Please note this role will require a DBS to be completed prior to employment
NWG at a glance:
Our purpose at NWG is to care for the essential needs of our communities and environment, now and for generations to come.
We do this by providing reliable and affordable water and wastewater services for our customers.
We make a positive difference by operating efficiently and investing prudently, to maintain a sustainable and resilient business.
Our vision is to be the national leader in the provision of sustainable water and wastewater services. To support us in achieving our vision, we have five core values which are the guiding principles, defining who we are, what we do and how we do it.
Our benefits:
We’re a Great Place to Work because of the amazing people who work for us, and to say thank you we offer a range of benefits to colleagues. Our ‘Tap Into’ benefits include:
1. Generous holiday entitlement starting at 26 days plus bank holidays and additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. There’s also the option to buy or sell holidays.
2. Company pension scheme, where we’ll double match your contributions up to an employer contribution of 10%.
3. Free access to local attractions.
4. A fantastic discount scheme, with savings on days out, shopping, travel and more.
5. Award winning ‘Living Well’ wellbeing support, including access to a digital GP service for you and your family members.
6. Support with sustainable travel – through salary sacrifice cars and a cycle to work scheme.
7. Financial wellbeing support – access our community savings scheme, financial education and low-cost loans through Salary Finance. We also provide 4 x Life Assurance and an Income Protection Scheme.
8. Support with your development – we offer a range of development opportunities, can support you through an interest free qualification loan and we’ll even pay for any relevant professional body subscription.