We’re looking for an experienced and highly organised individual to play a key role in planning and coordinating critical outages across our water network.
In this role, you’ll work closely with operational teams, contractors and key stakeholders to ensure complex outage activities are carefully planned, risks are understood and work is delivered safely and effectively.
From coordinating major infrastructure activities, including outages at Haweswater Aqueduct, to developing robust plans and managing competing priorities, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring the right people, resources and processes are in place.
You’ll bring a strong understanding of water supply systems, excellent stakeholder management skills and the confidence to challenge, negotiate and collaborate across teams. With a proactive approach to risk management and a keen eye for detail, you’ll help minimise disruption and ensure our operational plans are delivered successfully.
What you'll be doing
To ensure extensive planning and testing is completed across multiple departments in Wholesale so that customer’s supplies are not put at risk and there is zero impact to customers.
Co-ordinating planned capital and maintenance work to ensure that assets are available during the HA Outage
Creating a water budget to ensure water resources are where they need to be to facilitate the outage
Liaising with APM teams to prove WTW maximum capacities. Work with production planning to enable regular testing of max capacities, co-ordinating with Network teams where required.
Co-ordinating the availability of HA Outage enabling works, e.g. flushing lines etc.,
Working with field teams to re-write network contingency plans, update risk assessments and prove their capability.
Clarifying the interface with PP's contingency plans and MRP operational readiness plans.
Co-ordinating critical spares to support the Outage including hiring of generators etc.
Running an emergency planning and response exercise.
Interfacing with the HA Outage Capital Project and other key work packages.
Develop and implement a communication plan, including regular progress reports.
To manage the interests of internal and external stakeholders and provide regular reports on progress.
Ensure all key parties understand their role and are trained in the plans where necessary.
What you'll bring to the role
Good understanding of the operation of water supply, including resources, treatment, pumping, hydraulics, water quality standards and QA.
Full UK driving license as regular travel is required for this role.
The regulatory framework within which the water business operates.
Best practice approach to Emergency Planning and Response
Knowledge of best practice approaches to integrated planning and delivery of a complex initiative.
High standard of oral and written communication, report writing and presenting.
Outstanding ability to effectively influence and engage with internal stakeholders at all levels of the business.
Good analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent organisational and planning capability.
Confident, self-motivated and capable of operating independently without regular oversight.
Highly numerate and have a high level of competence in analytical reasoning and strategic thinking.
Expertise in water supply management with a minimum of five years relevant post-graduate experience.
Good understanding of risk and principles of contingency planning.
Benefits
A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
Up to 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
Best Doctors
Salary Finance
Wealth at Work courses
Deals and discounts
EVolve Car Scheme
Employee Assistance Plan
Mental health first aiders
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Enhanced parental leave schemes
About Us
"Salary - Competitive Work Type - Hybrid Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP Role Type - Permanent Employment Type - Full Time Working Hours -
United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.
We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.
We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.
We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution."
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