Operations & Maintenance Manager (Water Industry)

From Portsmouth to Helston and Anglesey to Worcester, our Operations and Maintenance team ensures more than 1,000 MOD clean water and wastewater sites operate safely, efficiently and compliantly every day of the year. To help us continue delivering an exceptional service, we are looking for an experienced water industry professional to join our Operations and Maintenance management team. We're seeking someone who is proactive, resilient and technically capable, with the expertise to support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of our clean water and wastewater assets across a large and diverse estate. Whether your experience has been gained with one of the major water companies or a smaller private organisation, you will play a key role in achieving our operational objectives in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible. Drawing on your industry knowledge, you will help minimise operational disruption, identify and implement improvements and provide expert guidance to our
Operations and Maintenance teams. Above all, you will be instrumental in ensuring our clean water and wastewater assets across your region remain compliant with regulatory and contractual requirements, while keeping our customers at the heart of everything we do.
Role Responsibilities:
Assessing and improving current processes across our operations and maintenance team
Effective leadership and management of a field-based operations team, along with effective and timely budget management
Driving forward a strong health, safety, environment and wellbeing culture
Acting as an area Subject Matter Expert and advising upon best practice solutions
Building strong, trusted relationships with the wider business such as Asset Management, Project Management and Commercial teams
Responsible for managing an annual budget of approximately £1 million
Managing and developing relationships with external partners and representing AWS to key stakeholders where required

Technical water industry knowledge and experience gained within a water industry operations and maintenance environment
Experience with managing and developing a field-based regional team
Demonstrable understanding, experience and application of H&S practices
Experienced with coordinating internal project work in a reactive environment
Skilled and confident IT skills to include MS Office, mobile devices and experience with different software packages, data analysis and database management
Experience of managing large budgets, along with strong financial and commercial acumen
Ability to deliver operational requirements to meet challenging targets and deadlines
Confident and persuasive communicator with all hierarchical levels and able to explain technical information clearly
Skilled with developing and maintain strong relationships to establish reliability, credibility and expertise

Due to the nature of sites on which we operate, the successful candidate must meet the UK SC Security Vetting requirements for the role which includes a full background check. In addition, you must possess a full, valid driving licence.

Ancala Water Services own and manage water and wastewater assets and optimise operations to create value for customers and shareholders.
We deliver water and wastewater services to over 1,100 sites throughout England and Wales including the £1billion 25-year Aquatrine A contract delivering water, wastewater, fire system maintenance and specialist estate management services to the Ministry of Defence (MOD). We manage boreholes, reservoirs, surface water pumping stations, sewage pumping stations, treatment works, distribution mains, oil and water interceptors, sewers and meters. The company is committed to providing wholesome water to our customers and managing the treatment of wastewater, with a focus on protecting the environment.
Here at Ancala Water Services, people are at the heart of what we do. As a private utilities company, we are passionate about delivering water and wastewater services to over 1,000 Ministry of Defence sites throughout England and Wales.
very individual plays an important role in the success of our business, with no role too small. Whether youre analytical, hands-on, resourceful or have a passion for people, we have a role for you. With our varied approach to your development, were committed to supporting you to reach your full potential.
So, if youre looking for an opportunity to make a difference every day, while helping us create a sustainable future, wed love to hear from you.