Wastewater Asset Director – Exeter (Hybrid Working)
Reporting to the Chief Asset Officer, you will lead the strategic management of wastewater assets across their full lifecycle, ensuring optimal performance, resilience, and value for customers, regulators, and the business. This pivotal role shapes long‑term asset strategy, drives investment priorities, and leads a high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary team.
Responsibilities
* Lead the wastewater asset management strategy, policies, and frameworks.
* Own asset performance, health, risk, and lifecycle optimisation.
* Oversee asset risk management and maintain transparency of risk exposure.
* Provide strategic oversight of asset portfolios and performance insights.
* Sponsor and guide capital investment programmes from an asset owner perspective.
* Drive excellence in asset data, information and governance.
* Engage with regulators and stakeholders to support evidence‑based submissions.
* Ensure compliance with all statutory and safety requirements.
* Deliver portfolio performance reporting and commercial insight.
* Build, lead, and inspire a high‑performing asset management function.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven track record of developing and implementing asset strategies and investment plans.
* Strong experience managing large, complex asset portfolios.
* Expertise in asset risk, health, and lifecycle management.
* Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams and driving organisational performance.
* Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance.
* Passion for building high‑performing teams and driving cultural change.
Qualifications
* Degree in Engineering, Asset Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
* Professional accreditation (e.g., IAM, ICE, CIWEM) – desirable.
* Successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check.
Benefits
* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Bonus plan.
* Private healthcare.
* Company car or cash for car allowance.
* Competitive contributory pension.
* Share‑save scheme.
* Health benefits & wellbeing support programmes.
* Group discounts.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Financial support services.
* Development and training opportunities.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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