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Wastewater Network Manager

ESP Water are seeking to employ a Wastewater Network Manager. This new role presents an exciting opportunity to join an expanding water team responsible for the specification, adoption and operation of water and waste-water networks in England and Wales.

Role Purpose

The role will be responsible for ensuring that assets adopted from our construction customers are compliant with the relevant standards and regulations and for putting in place and managing the adoption and O&M of the network assets.


A key requirement will be for the successful candidate to demonstrate a strong customer service ethos - both towards our construction partners and retail customers - and a focus upon operational excellence in the adoption and management of our network assets.


ESP adopts assets from construction partners and developers across all regions of England and Wales.

Key Responsibilities

The following key responsibilities apply to the role:

Lead a team of Network Engineers responsible for the timely and accurate technical assessment of S104 design submissions. Responsible for ensuring wastewater assets are designed and constructed in line with ESPW and Water UK Sewer Sector Guidance (DCG) design specifications and operational policies and procedures. Undertake second tier site inspection audit visits on assets under construction by our construction partners, and for adoption by ESPW, to ensure compliance with adoption standards and good working practices. Approval and authorisation of construction partners and asset maintenance providers that ESP may employ. Liaise with construction partners and developers to offer technical support and guidance throughout the design and construction process. Develop and assure asset maintenance and inspection regimes. Manage high level operational liaison with other incumbent water companies Manage reporting, monitoring (KPIs) and compliance with all design, construction, maintenance and emergency response policies and standards and in accordance with ESP's policy Manage the review of the status, adequacy and effectiveness of the asset maintenance regime, safety policies and technical standards. Participate in an out of hours stand by rota and act as Duty Manager in the event of an incident where required. Ensure that the requirements of ESPUG's Health and Safety, Environmental and Asset Management Policies are met. Ensure that the quality, environmental and statutory requirements of ESP Water's NAV licenses are met and where practicable exceeded. Support the wider ESPUG operational and commercial teams with technical expertise on wastewater adoption principles and customer and consumer queries. Support the wider ESP Water team, where required with new NAV submissions to Ofwat, in order to ensure that all commercial, procedural and regulatory documents are completed Support the Head of Water develop an asset maintenance strategy and future programme role out as the ESPW network base grows

Key Skills

Significant experience in the wastewater distribution sector with specific Knowledge of design, delivery, installation, operation and maintenance. Experience gained within the context of a water company Developer Services role or design engineering / Developer would be advantageous. Qualified Incorporate Engineer (IEng) or equivalent qualification desirable; or proven relevant experience, with interest to become qualified. In depth knowledge of the relevant water industry Standards, Recommendations, Specifications and Legislation relevant to the construction and operation of wastewater distribution networks. Operational, design and regulatory knowledge of the water industry act, environmental and other regulations pertinent to wastewater network operations and adoption. Knowledge of the selection and procurement of materials to be used in the construction of wastewater distribution networks, and the selection and management of contractors and construction partners. An innovative approach to problem solving. Brings an energetic and curious approach to problem solving. Ability to innovate and to embed continuous improvement and innovation through a team with. * Excellent relationship management skills.