Onsite Network and Leakage Optimisation Manager

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About the role

  • Regional Leakage Targeting and Network Optimisation Manager at Hafren Dyfrdwy, managing teams for data-driven operational interventions in water networks.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the regional Leakage Targeting and Network Optimisation Teams to deliver high‑quality, data‑driven insight that enables effective operational intervention across the water network.
  • Manage Demand and Network Optimisation Technicians and specialists, ensuring a strong health and safety culture, clear performance metrics, and the development of capability through consistent ways of working.
  • Optimise leakage targeting and pressure management activity, set and manage DMA performance targets, and ensure resources, budgets and processes are aligned to deliver operational commitments.
  • Improve confidence in demand and consumption data, maintaining accurate system configuration and reporting, keeping contingency documents up to date and accurate and embedding standardised operating procedures.
  • Lead the development of new strategies, technologies and approaches to drive continued performance improvement and meet regulatory obligations.

Requirements

  • A full UK driving License is needed as you will be required to travel to depots/ bases.
  • Proven leader with experience developing technical teams in an operational environment.
  • Solid understanding of water networks, the end‑to‑end water journey, leakage performance and relevant regulatory obligations.
  • Sound financial and commercial awareness, including investment planning and the Periodic Review process.
  • Focused on continuous improvement, comfortable shaping strategy and able to influence outcomes across teams and stakeholders.
  • Confident analysing data, translating insight into action and communicating clearly with a range of audiences.
  • Ability to motivate geographically dispersed teams, make proportionate cost‑benefit decisions and deliver results through a structured approach.
  • Resilience, curiosity and the confidence to hold constructive conversations are essential, supported by strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Benefits

  • 26 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
  • Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
  • Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 8% when you contribute 4%)
  • Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
  • Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
  • Family friendly policies
  • Two paid volunteering days per year

Job title

Network and Leakage Optimisation Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£46,639 - £52,520 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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