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South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK's most stunning landscapes.
We're proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we're working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.
Whether you're starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.
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OT Regulatory Maintenance Manager
At South West Water, we do more than supply water - we support communities, protect the environment and create a sustainable future.
We're looking for an experienced and driven OT Regulatory Maintenance Manager to lead a critical function that supports regulatory compliance, operational resilience and environmental protection across our business.
The role
In this key leadership role, you'll take responsibility for delivering high-quality planned and reactive maintenance across OT regulatory assets, ensuring they remain safe, compliant and operating effectively.
You'll lead a team of skilled maintenance professionals and work closely with colleagues across Operations, Asset Management and IT to develop and deliver maintenance strategies aligned to regulatory requirements such as the Environment Act 2021 and MCERTS standards.
This role plays a vital part in ensuring our remote assets are reliable, secure and performing to the standards our customers and regulators expect.
What you'll be doing
* Leading, developing and supporting a team (4 direct reports, ~30 indirect)
* Delivering effective and resilient planned and reactive maintenance of ICA and OT regulatory assets
* Promoting a strong health, safety and wellbeing culture - ensuring everyone goes HomeSafe
* Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory standards (e.g. Environment Agency, MCERTS, CDM)
* Delivering maintenance programmes for:
o Event Duration Monitoring (EDM)
o MCERTS instrumentation
* Developing and embedding maintenance strategies to improve asset reliability and reduce reactive interventions
* Working collaboratively with Operations, Asset Management, IT, Security and Regulatory teams
* Using data to optimise work planning, costs and resource allocation
* Managing operational and capital budgets in line with business targets
* Supporting representation in industry groups and technical forums
* Driving performance, continuous improvement and capability development across the team
What we're looking for
You'll be a confident people leader with strong technical expertise and experience in a regulated or critical infrastructure environment.
You'll bring:
* Strong experience in OT / ICA regulatory maintenance
* Knowledge of environmental regulations and MCERTS standards
* Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
* Experience managing budgets and delivering operational programmes
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
* Experience improving asset performance, reliability and compliance
Qualifications
Essential:
* Degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline
* Recognised management qualification
* NEBOSH or IOSH Health & Safety qualification
Desirable:
* Membership of a professional body (e.g. IET, SWIG)
* Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2)
* Experience working with EDM, SLM and MCERTS equipment
What matters to us
We're looking for someone who:
* Puts safety, customers and the environment first
* Is passionate about continuous improvement and innovation
* Takes ownership and leads with integrity
* Enjoys developing people and building strong teams
Why join us?
At South West Water, you'll:
* Help protect the environment and support local communities
* Play a key role in delivering essential services
* Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation
* Have opportunities to grow and develop your career
Ready to make a difference? Join us as our OT Regulatory Maintenance Manager and help create a workplace where people thrive.
We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work and dedication. As our OT Regulatory Maintenance Manager you'll enjoy:
* Competitive Salary - Based on experience and skills
* Company car or car allowance
* Annual Bonus Scheme - Recognising company performance
* Pension Scheme - Helping you plan for your future
* Flexible Working Options - We value work-life balance and offer flexible hours and hybrid working where possible
* Healthcare Benefits - Access to employee assistance programs
* Employee Discounts - On various products and services
* Annual Leave - Take time to recharge with our holiday entitlement
Closing Date: 16th June 2026
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.
Our core values, which are essential to our success, are:
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Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. xsngvjr Own the challenge.