South Central Region Drinking Water Treatment Business Class Leader
South Central Region Drinking Water Treatment Business Class Leader
We are seeking an experienced drinking water treatment professional to provide strategic, technical and operational leadership across a regional portfolio of water treatment assets. This is a senior role for someone who can combine strong engineering knowledge with commercial awareness, people leadership and a clear focus on regulatory compliance, safety and customer outcomes.
You will lead the development and delivery of the regional drinking water treatment business plan, working with operational, asset management, capital delivery and support teams to ensure treatment works remain resilient, efficient and fit for the future. The role will involve influencing stakeholders at all levels and creating a consistent approach to performance, risk management and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities
- Set the strategic direction for drinking water treatment activities across the region.
- Provide expert guidance on treatment processes, asset performance, compliance and operational risk.
- Lead, coach and develop technical and operational colleagues, promoting collaboration and accountability.
- Oversee performance against regulatory, service, financial, environmental and safety objectives.
- Support investment planning, business cases and prioritisation of capital and maintenance programmes.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, resilience, energy use and whole-life asset value.
- Build effective relationships with regulators, contractors, supply chain partners and internal stakeholders.
- Champion learning from incidents, near misses and performance data to drive sustainable improvement.
About you
You will have substantial experience in drinking water treatment, water operations, process engineering or a closely related discipline, together with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and asset management principles. A relevant degree or professional qualification is desirable, as is professional registration or demonstrable equivalent experience.
You will be a confident communicator and inclusive leader, able to translate complex technical matters into clear decisions and practical actions. Experience of managing multidisciplinary teams, budgets, risk and major change programmes will be valuable. Above all, you will demonstrate sound judgement, integrity and a commitment to protecting public health, the environment and service quality.
This role offers the opportunity to shape regional performance and contribute to a resilient, sustainable drinking water service for communities across the South Central region.
South Central Region Drinking Water Treatment Business Class Leader
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