About the role
We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Wastewater Tactical Planning team at a pivotal time as we continue to enhance our use of Copperleaf Portfolio for investment decision optimisation and develop the service offering of our team.
In this role, you’ll take ownership of creating and managing rolling tactical plans for wastewater performance commitments, covering operational, maintenance, and investment interventions. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the Directorate and wider business to design, implement, and monitor plans that deliver the best value for our wastewater performance targets.
You’ll become an expert in Copperleaf Portfolio, running investment optimisation scenarios and supporting our business plan with scenario modelling. After a training period, you’ll provide this service to the business on an ongoing basis. Collaboration will be key as you work alongside other members of the tactical planning team to develop capital programmes and produce reports on asset risk and capital investment.
This is an exciting chance to influence strategic decisions and help shape the future of wastewater planning.
About you
We’re looking for someone who can confidently work with a wide range of stakeholders, building strong relationships and influencing outcomes through excellent communication skills. You’ll be comfortable using asset management software and have a proven ability to interpret complex data, turning it into accurate reports that support decision-making.
A flexible and proactive approach is key, along with strong time management skills to meet deadlines and balance priorities. We want someone who uses initiative to challenge existing processes and suggest improvements, whether that’s refining investment plans or enhancing business processes through new capabilities.
Experience or qualifications in asset management would be an advantage, as would knowledge of wastewater networks or treatment processes. An understanding of economics could also be useful. Whether you’re a recent graduate or bring relevant asset management experience, we’d love to hear how you can make a positive impact as part of our team.
About us
Here at Northumbrian 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.
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.
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 at a glance:
Our purpose at NWG is caring 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.
Please note this role will require a DBS to be completed prior to employment