Strategic Wastewater Planning Analyst

Severn Trent Water

  • Coventry
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
We're more than just a water company. We're dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment, sustainability, and the communities we serve. By joining us, you'll work with the latest technologies, driving forward-thinking projects that enhance and protect national infrastructure, making a real difference to the communities we serve.With nearly 10,000 colleagues, we're looking for more brilliant people who are passionate about sustainability, eager to innovate, and ready to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future.LET'S CUT STRAIGHT TO ITWe're looking for a Strategic Wastewater Planning Analyst to help us deliver our Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans.This role provides an exciting opportunity to influence and develop sustainable long-term drainage and wastewater strategic thinking across Severn Trent. As a strategic wastewater planning analyst you will develop and maintain wastewater strategies covering sewerage and wastewater treatment aligning to long-term wastewater performance ambitions, regulatory environmental targets and statutory obligations.Key to this role will be innovative process development and data analytics to understand current and future wastewater performance pressures. This will inform development of business plans to address critical asset performance whilst having an appreciation of future demands on our waste assets, whether it be climate change, new development, asset condition, urban creep or sewer misuse. Through the development of adaptive risk intervention strategies your input will help Severn Trent deliver proactive catchment planning, enabling intervention measures to be delivered efficiently and in a timely manner.As part of this role you will actively support engagement with key external stakeholders, especially Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities and Local Planning Authorities to provide insight and opportunities to influence future development plans. You will coordinate with wastewater hydraulic engineers, operations and environmental teams to implement plans and promote resilience in wastewater operations.You'll be based at our Head Office in Coventry. You'll work within our Asset Strategy Team. With this being such a critical role, we're looking for someone who can join us 37 hours a week, WFH flexibility available and travel to other sites will be required at times so you'll need to hold a full U.K driving licence.WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORTo be successful you'll need good understanding of sewerage systems (covering storm overflows, pollutions, flooding and blockages), have an awareness of its interactions with wastewater treatment, have an understanding of hydraulic design principles and the ability to appreciate how future demands could impact on intervention strategies.With experience of data analysis and complex problem solving, the successful candidate will need to be capable of writing succinct technical reports, as well as compelling business case papers. Experience of implementing new processes and procedures from plans into business as usual will also form a key part of this role. Experience of environmental regulation and asset management is desirable.As you will be required to work closely with our consultants and have good communication and leadership skills. You will also require the ability to effectively engage with internal stakeholders, varying from operational frontline staff to Strategic Leaders and be able to represent Severn Trent when interacting with our external partners.Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us 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 YOUWorking 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 £47,471.
  • 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 and two volunteering days per year
LET'S GOWe 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.

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