Performance and Assurance Lead

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

This is the biggest investment in water infrastructure in the region in a decade and it is set to improve water quality, reduce leaks and make water supply, more reliable for millions of people. The new pipes were installing will last up to 100 years. We are looking for a Performance and Assurance Lead to join our team and direct, drive and oversee all performance and assurance activity across the Mains Renewal business area.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

As our new Performance and Assurance Lead, you’ll be accountable consistently monitoring performance and assurance, driving continuous improvements across construction, program, and design areas. They are responsible for providing performance data and ensuring compliance within the construction teams.

In this role, you will oversee the governance of Finance & Performance data and reporting. Additionally, you will challenge the broader mains renewal programme to enhance budget efficiency and health & safety standards.

Key Accountabilities:

Line manage 5 Performance and Assurance managers, oversee training assurance, and ensure compliance with H&S, CDM, WQ, and HGV O’licence regulations. Empowered to make decisions and drive continuous improvements.
Accountable for updating and reviewing SOPs and SSOW, monitoring H&S safety compliance, and ensuring financial governance and reporting across the mains renewal programme. Manage audit and assurance processes, including regular construction site audits.
Oversee performance data, provide finance and performance packs to management teams, and focus on key and financial performance for the Mains Renewal programme. Manage construction team resourcing and time allocation to schemes.
Work with other Business Leaders within Mains Renewal to manage overall finance and performance. Ensure a consistent approach across the organisation, with a significant impact on budget, performance monitoring, and key water industry regulations.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

For this role the right candidate will have experience delivery financial and operational success and managing a large budget. Ideally you will also have experience working within the Water Industry and have excellent communication, influencing, and people skills to collaborate with colleagues, clients and stakeholders. As travel is required, you’ll also have to hold a full U.K driving license.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter 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 seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU

It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too. Here are some of our favourites:

31 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
Annual bonus scheme (of up to 20% of salary dependent on company performance)
Car allowance of £5,208 pa (pro-rata where appropriate)
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’
Private medical cover, life assurance, income protection and personal accident cover
Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers.
Family friendly policies
Two volunteering days per year

LET’S GO

We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.