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Posted Date:  22 May 2025
Posting End Date:  03 - Jul - 2025
Location:  Coventry
Company:  Severn Trent Water Limited
Department:  Asset strategy
Salary (£):  Starting from £51,888

Strategic Asset Manager

 

 

Our innovation strategy is simple - We want to solve the challenges we have today as well as find answers to some of our industry’s bigger long-term challenges.

 

Whether it's delivering water that is always good to drink, reducing waste in our processes with energy efficient technologies or improving visibility of the network, our150+ strong team of innovators are working day in day out to make it happen. If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.

 

Our Strategic Asset Planning Team have an exciting opportunity to join as our new Strategic Asset manager for Waste Networks. You’ll be responsible for developing and implementing asset management strategies to optimise the performance and sustainability of our assets.

You’ll also be involved with strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, guiding management thinking, and identifying innovative solutions to enhance asset value.

This role can be based out of our office in Coventry or Derby.

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

 

  • Develop the strategic direction and implement asset class strategies, through collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Play a key role in the Price Review Process and own specific Business Plan Lines, focusing on specific investment programs, ensuring alignment with company goals and meeting regulatory requirements. Handle regulatory queries, reporting and data submissions.
  • Translate strategic plans into tangible deliverables to support short-term investment decisions through the production and review of Investment Protocols.
  • Utilise expertise in sewerage networks and infrastructure to inform decisions, with a key focus on storm overflows and rising mains
  • Ensure we have visibility of the condition of our assets drawing on connections across the organisation, supporting the Drainage and Wastewater Management Plan (DWMP) for waste networks and assisting the development of systems and processes as needed.
  • Provide expert advice and support on asset management issues to internal teams and external partners, working cross-functionally to link knowledge and expertise from other business areas. Stay updated on industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes affecting waste networks.

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE 

  • Technical understanding of sewerage networks (or similar), preferably with asset management experience
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make creative, strategic decisions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in wastewater infrastructure management.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Strategic thinking and planning
  • Creative problem-solving and innovative mindset
  • Relationship builder
  • Data-driven decision making

As travel is required, you’ll also have to hold a full U.K driving licence.

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you too.

 

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU


Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.


With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Severn Trent family: 

  • Salary Starting from £51,888
  • 28 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 15% when you contribute 7.5%)  
  • Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate.  
  • Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’  
  • Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers.  
  • Family friendly policies  
  • Two volunteering days per year  

 

WHAT’S NEXT


We can’t wait to hear from you.   


Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare.


If your curiosity has been piqued and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media. 


Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails!

 

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