Water and Foul Lead

About Assystem:

Finding solutions to climate change is the priority of the 21st century, and means switching to low-carbon energy. At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. To achieve this, our 7,500 Switchers combine their historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies.

In our 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia) of operation, we are working on the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity, through the development of nuclear and renewable energies. We are also supporting the modernisation and development of energy grids, managing the setup and siting for new transmission and distribution networks, and using hydrogen to decarbonise the transport and industry sectors.

Job Description

Assystem are looking for a water lead to support with assurance, governance and stakeholder assistance of all types of water interface.

The Water Lead will be responsible for the stakeholder management with all water stakeholders including utilities companies, Lead Local Flood Authorities and the Environmental Agency, as well as others. The Water Lead shall support the utilities diversions and connections as required and will be responsible for the strategic management and coordination of various technical and engineering processes, including technical issue resolution, safety, health, and environmental practices, and utility design and construction.

The Water Lead will oversee the design and deployment of all the aspects required for the delivery and operations of the potable network, desalination plant, foul water treatment plants and associated network and the surface water network for relevant projects.

The Water Lead plays a vital role in risk mitigation, change management, and maintaining high standards of technical compliance for the water installation hence contributing significantly to the smooth progression, success, and efficiencies of projects.

The role is pivotal in ensuring that all the works relating to water works adhere to client specifications, project timelines, and budgets.

Principal Accountabilities

• Provide strategic co-ordination of water resources, from design to operations, to maximise value to the project.

• Establish the governance for the management of the Water works.

• Develop the plan for water resources transition from planning to delivery and delivery to operations

• Identify and progress improvements, keeping best standards throughout the project.

• Oversight and assurance of Principal Contractor compliance.

• Lead the resolution of any issues arising with the management and/or provision of water to facilitate the projects.

• Encourage SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) feedback and take a leading role in addressing SHE-related issues associated with the provision and management of water related works.

• Develop strong working relationships with other teams to understand their requirements and needs for water related works.

• Foster cooperation and build strong working relationships with Utilities Designers, Contractors and external stakeholders as on when required.

• Building Working Relationships: Develop strong working relationships with other teams.

• Fostering Cooperation: Foster cooperation and build strong working relationships with Utilities Contractors, Designers, Statutory Undertakers and other Project Stakeholders.

• Team Leadership: Lead a team responsible for effective coordination with other teams, including Designers, Temporary Works, other Construction teams and Consents Managers, to ensure compliance with DCO and best practices.

• Internal Stakeholder Coordination: Ensure effective coordination with internal stakeholders.

• Technical Compliance and Handover: Ensure technical compliance with DCO and all other requirements, facilitating successful testing, commissioning, and handover to the Utilities Operations Team

Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills Essential

• In-depth knowledge of the requirements, materials and technical specification required to be achieved for the construction of complex water installations.

• Utility management in large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.

• Strong leadership and team management skills. · Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in utilities design/management and/or coordination on large construction projects.

• Have a significant experience on the management of water works and associated installations.

• Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams.

• Suitable accreditations and knowledge of the industry requirements and specifications.

• Prior experience in major programme/ projects

Additional Information

What we offer, our benefits include:

Pension scheme
(8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)

25 days' paid annual leave
+ bank holidays + option to buy or sell days

Professional fees reimbursed

Flexible working

Employee referral scheme

Ongoing training and career development

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter . Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.