South Central Region Drinking Water Treatment Business Class Leader
South Central Region Drinking Water Treatment Business Class Leader
We are seeking an experienced water treatment professional to lead the drinking water treatment business class across the South Central region. This senior role will provide technical direction, operational leadership and strategic oversight, helping to deliver safe, resilient and compliant water treatment services for customers and communities.
You will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists and operational specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. Working closely with regional and national stakeholders, you will shape business plans, establish technical standards and ensure that treatment assets and processes meet regulatory, environmental and performance requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Provide subject matter expertise across drinking water treatment processes, assets and technologies.
- Set the strategic direction for the business class, aligning priorities with operational, customer and investment needs.
- Lead the development and implementation of technical standards, governance arrangements and improvement programmes.
- Ensure risks relating to water quality, treatment performance, resilience and compliance are identified and effectively managed.
- Support capital investment planning, asset management strategies and the successful delivery of major projects.
- Build strong relationships with regulators, contractors, technical partners and internal leadership teams.
- Coach and develop colleagues, promoting high standards of professional practice and knowledge sharing.
About you
You will have substantial experience in drinking water treatment, water quality or a closely related regulated utility environment, together with a strong understanding of treatment processes, asset performance and regulatory obligations. A relevant degree or professional qualification is desirable, alongside evidence of leading technical teams or complex programmes.
Commercial awareness, sound judgement and the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences are essential. You will be comfortable influencing at senior level, managing competing priorities and making evidence-based decisions in a safety-critical environment. The role may involve regional travel and occasional attendance at operational sites.
In return, you will have the opportunity to shape long-term treatment strategy, influence significant investment decisions and make a meaningful contribution to public health, environmental protection and the resilience of essential services.
South Central Region Drinking Water Treatment Business Class Leader
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