VP, Water Operations
VP, Water Operations
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Vice President to lead water operations across a complex, safety-critical environment. This senior leadership role will oversee operational performance, asset reliability, regulatory compliance and the delivery of high-quality water services to customers and communities.
Working closely with executive colleagues, regulators, local stakeholders and operational teams, you will set the strategic direction for water operations while ensuring plans are translated into consistently high standards of performance. You will provide visible leadership across treatment, production, distribution, maintenance and operational support functions.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and deliver a long-term operational strategy aligned with regulatory, customer, environmental and business objectives.
- Lead a large, multidisciplinary workforce, creating a culture centred on safety, accountability, inclusion and continuous improvement.
- Oversee the performance, resilience and optimisation of water treatment, supply and distribution assets.
- Ensure compliance with drinking water standards, environmental obligations, health and safety requirements and relevant legislation.
- Manage operational budgets, investment priorities, contracts and resources to achieve value for money and sustainable outcomes.
- Strengthen emergency preparedness, incident response and business continuity arrangements.
- Use data, technology and performance insight to improve reliability, efficiency, customer service and environmental performance.
- Build effective relationships with regulators, contractors, suppliers, public bodies and community representatives.
About you
You will bring substantial senior leadership experience within water, utilities, infrastructure, engineering, manufacturing or another highly regulated operational environment. You should have a strong understanding of asset-intensive operations, regulatory frameworks, risk management and operational improvement.
We are looking for an inclusive and credible leader who can influence at board and stakeholder level while remaining connected to frontline teams. You will be confident making complex decisions, managing competing priorities and leading through change. A relevant technical, engineering or business qualification is desirable, together with a demonstrable record of improving safety, service quality, resilience and financial performance.
What is offered
This is an opportunity to shape the future of essential water services, lead meaningful operational transformation and make a lasting contribution to customers, communities and the environment.
VP, Water Operations
Other similar jobs
Popular job searches
Your next job
starts here.
JOB SPECIALISMS
LATEST JOBS
TOP SEARCHES
LOCATIONS
- Advanced Buildings
- Wastewater
- Water
- Land Development
- Rail
- Commercial
- Natural/Cultural Resources
- Highways
- Structural Engineering
- Transportation
- Wind
- Water
LATEST JOBS
- Scheduler
- Healthcare Project Manager
- CSA Project Manager
- Civil Engineering Analyst - Wa...
- General Superintendent
- Asset Manager
- Assistant Superintendent
- HVAC Production Project Manage...
- Project Manager - Water/Wastew...
- Project Manager III - Custom H...
- VP, Water Operations
- Project Superintendent I
TOP SEARCHES
LOCATIONS
- Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Senior Data Scientist
- Head of Data Science
- Trainee Data Scientist
- Data Science Graduate
- Senior Financial Accountant
- Management Accountant
- Cost Accountant
- Civil Engineer
- Senior Civil Engineer
- Civil Design Engineer