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We're seeking a skilful and passionate Technical Wastewater Specialist to join our Wastewater Strategy team and drive the development of our sewage treatment solutions for PR29 and AMP9. This is an opportunity to join Wessex Water at a time of unprecedented change for the company and sector, with the potential for you to make a huge difference within your role. Our investment plan proposes a doubling of investment over the next five years, and a large proportion of this is in wastewater. As a Technical Wastewater Specialist, you will be pivotal in shaping the scale of our investment in the future, including the solutions that will be used as part of our wastewater and environmental programmes in AMP9. Consequently, you will have a huge variety of responsibilities and the ability to significantly influence all levels of the business plan and, in turn, the future of the water industry. You'll need to be able to switch between the big picture and details quickly. This will include working with your colleagues to ensure alignment across our long-term strategies, such as our Drainage and Wastewater Management Plan (DWMP), Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) and Long-Term Delivery Strategy (LTDS).
Job Responsibility:
drive the development of our sewage treatment solutions for PR29 and AMP9
shape the scale of our investment in the future
work with your colleagues to ensure alignment across our long-term strategies, such as our Drainage and Wastewater Management Plan (DWMP), Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) and Long-Term Delivery Strategy (LTDS).
Requirements:
to be degree qualified or equivalent, preferably a chartered engineer or equivalent status
excellent oral and written communication skills
personal skills to enable effective working with people at all levels
expert knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and options
excellent knowledge of relevant financial and environmental regulatory frameworks
knowledge of wastewater operations and the cost of proposed investments
experience in asset management and its application to wastewater treatment.
What we offer:
A combined pension contribution of up to 20%
Career progression and professional development opportunities
25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service
The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year
The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions)
A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs
Life assurance of up to eight times your salary
The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions)
Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers
One paid volunteering day each year
Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements
Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform
Support from trained mental health first aiders
A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.