Overview
Join us in shaping the future of water supply. As our Leakage Strategy Manager, you'll play a critical role in reducing leakage, minimising supply interruptions, and ensuring our customers receive the highest quality drinking water. This is a strategic and operational leadership role, focused on turning long-term goals into actionable plans that deliver real-world results.
Responsibilities
* develop, coordinate, and monitor short- to medium-term operational plans that support strategic targets, using performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and optimal resource deployment
* oversee the production of accurate and reliable leakage data, including managing aspects such as night use allowances and water balance components
* act as data steward for water networks by managing data requirements for flow, pressure and water quality, ensuring robust provision and compliance with internal and external standards
* define future data requirements, ensure robust data and field services provision, and maintain compliance with regulatory reporting standards and internal policies
* work closely with the Water Networks Management team to anticipate operational needs, identify emerging risks, and implement proactive mitigation strategies
* lead leakage and water balance improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory expectations
* enable strategic and operational insight by providing high-quality data and analysis to support decision-making, efficiency, and long-term planning for the water network
* collaborate with Water Network Managers to anticipate needs, identify risks, and implement proactive mitigation strategies
* support regulatory reporting by assisting in preparing and submitting accurate regulatory reports and performance returns
Requirements
* strong operational and/or technical management experience in the water sector
* extensive experience in leakage reporting and Water Networks operations
* the ability to think strategically and tactically, adapting to evolving situations
* strong knowledge of water networks from source to tap, including hydraulics, reservoirs, leakage ops, R&M, and pressure control
* a clear understanding of the regulatory framework and targets
* proven experience managing water supply operational emergencies
* a supportive leadership style that fosters innovation and autonomy
* excellent communication and presentation skills
* Knowledge of health and safety management procedures and ability to promote a strong safety culture
About us
YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include: Wessex Water, YTL Developments, YTL Construction UK, YTL Arena, plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses. Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us. You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group. We are passionate about diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.
Benefits
* A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
* Career progression and professional development opportunities.
* 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
* The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
* The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
* A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
* Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
* The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
* Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
* One paid volunteering day each year.
* Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
* Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
* Support from trained mental health first aiders.
* A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.
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