We are seeking a target-driven and influential people-manager to support & develop a team of 9 technical engineers and analysts within the Thames Valley Region. Within this role, you will be responsible for leakage management, performance management of our leakage partners, enabling the efficient delivery of reactive and proactive strategies.
Key Accountabilities:
- Managing the delivery of leakage detection in the region to ensure the regional leakage recurrence target is met or exceeded.
- Performance managing the leakage contract and assessing the efficiency of leakage detection.
- Managing a team of technical engineers and analysts, ensuring consistently high levels of engagement, performance and delivery.
- Advising on the optimum and most cost-effective solutions for controlling/reducing leakage. Managing and reporting on the different leak detection techniques used.
- Contributing to leakage reduction strategies owned by other parties in the IA and Thames Water.
- Assisting with the introduction and trialling of different/new leakage detection techniques.
- Identifying priority active leakage jobs for operational colleagues and planning function to plan in.
- Ensuring that Health & Safety, Environment and Quality issues are addressed in a systematic manner focused on continuous improvement.
To be successful you will have the following skills and experience:
- We are seeking an accomplished people manager of a technical or data team with the ability to translate highly technical information and present to a wider audience.
- The ideal candidate would possess high emotional intelligence, and the enthusiasm to ensure strong relationships can be built amongst varying types of roles and personalities ensuring collaboration and joined up outcomes across the end to end leakage process.
- Strong leadership and influential skills with previous people management experience are desired but experienced business analysts with people skills would also be welcome in this type of role.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure are desirable. You could have experience in contract management with the ability to assess performance and data.
- You will have a track record driving performance and a demonstrated ability to develop their employees.
- Previous relevant experience in a similar field would be advantageous but not essential, ideally within water networks management with an understanding of the technical elements of leakage.
- A driving licence is essential for this role, as travel to multiple sites is required in the Thames Valley Region.
What's in it for you
Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service and a wider benefits scheme. This includes an annual pay review, season ticket loans, voucher scheme giving you money off in major retail outlets, loyalty awards for continuous service plus much more, including our referral scheme, where you can receive £750 for helping someone get a permanent position within the company.
We’re also proud to be here for our local community, offering everyone two days paid volunteer leave a year, as well as proudly supporting a lot of local events and charities.
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About us:
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to millions of customers by supplying 2.7 billion litres of world-class water to around 10 million homes.
As our world changes, the need to take care of our most precious resource is greater than ever, both locally and globally. That’s why, at Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to daily life, and that means our business is always open. We’re passionate about providing world-class tap water, now and for the future.
We’re also turning waste into power, self-generating 20% of the energy we use and, in turn, doing our bit for the planet. We’re reducing plastic waste by celebrating our tap water and rolling out an ambitious water fountain project. We’re using our voice to lobby for change and partnering with WaterAid to provide clean water to the world’s poorest communities.
Together, we’re building a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and unparalleled benefits. We’re also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Leader, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and leading the way with award-winning mental health and well-being strategy.