Water Resources Risk Management Specialist

2 weeks ago

Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom South West Water Full time
Job Title: Water Resources Operational Risk Manager

At South West Water, we are committed to providing water services to our communities in the most efficient and sustainable way possible. We are seeking an experienced Water Resources Operational Risk Manager to join our team.

About the Role

The Water Resources Operational Risk Manager will be responsible for leading the reporting of abstraction activities within South West Water, covering the South West Water, Bristol Water, Bournemouth Water, and Isles of Scilly regions. This role will involve working closely with the operational team to manage emerging risks and ensuring compliance with permit requirements and reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Commission and oversee all abstraction reporting activities, including collection, analysis, and validation of water abstraction data from various sources.
  • Manage water abstraction permits, including tracking permit conditions, abstraction activities, deadlines, and reporting obligations.
  • Conduct regular inspections and reports of abstraction sites to verify adherence to approved abstraction limits and operational requirements.
  • Support the Abstraction Strategy Manager to understand current abstraction performance and collaborate to shape the Abstraction Strategy.
  • Responsible for abstraction returns, ensuring appropriate assurance checks, and QA is undertaken, and ensuring timely and accurate reporting to regulatory authorities, stakeholders, and internal departments.
  • Drive response and mitigation plans for emerging licence risks with Operations and other relevant internal stakeholders and internal departments.
Requirements
  • Proven leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate and mentor team members, prioritize tasks, and manage resources efficiently.
  • Track record of delivery, personal resilience, self-starter, and natural collaborator who actively engages with other senior managers across the business.
  • Hydrology/Environmental Science/Water resource management/related Degree.
  • Experience in water resources management, environmental compliance, or related fields.
  • Experience in water abstraction reporting, regulatory compliance, and permit management.
  • Analytical and competent with statistical analysis software, data visualization tools, and environmental monitoring instrumentation.
  • Confident working with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
What We Offer
  • This is a career opportunity, not just a job. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities, hybrid working arrangements, professional progression routes, and a generous contributory pension scheme.
  • 26 days holiday allowance rising to 30 days plus bank holidays.
  • Discretionary bonus, share save scheme, and subsidised healthcare benefits.

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