Operations Manager

Role: Operations Manager – Water (South)
Department: Operations
Reports to: UK Operations Manager - Water
Location: South East – remote

About Us

Leep Utilities owns and operates regulated and non-regulated multi-utility networks across the UK. With sites in MediaCityUK, Liverpool Waters and Canary Wharf, our broad range of capabilities includes electricity, water and wastewater, alongside heating, cooling and hot water services. Leep is the result of a joint venture between the independent mid-market infrastructure investment manager, Ancala Partners LLP and one of the UK’s leading private real estate investment and infrastructure companies, The Peel Group. We deliver straightforward connections throughout the UK and hold the relevant licenses that allow us to adopt regulated utilities on new developments.

The Opportunity

The Water Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the safe, compliant, efficient and maintenance of Leep Utilities clean water assets for the Southern Region. The role will be required to take responsibility and accountability for both preventative and reactive maintenance needs, ensuring that standards of service are maintained aligned with business and Regulatory requirements and Water Licenced obligations.

This position shall ensure that all Third Party clean water connection requests are managed to ensure the asset design & performance integrity is maintained and that statutory obligations of new connection provision are met by Leep Utilities. The Water Operation Manager South shall produce regular business reports that are able to demonstrate the Operational Performance, Ongoing Maintenance position and Regulatory and Licence compliance of the clean water assets in the Southern Region to the UK Water Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

To fully understand how each of the water networks operate from point of connection to end user
Be responsible for the integrity of the asset information that Leep Utilities hold for all water assets in the Southern region
Monitor and manage the mapping of networks process ensuring that the “as built” drawings of the clean water assets are acceptable and correct
Ensure that Emergency Response & Contingency plans are in place for all Leep clean water sites within the Southern region. • Take part in the out of hours emergency cover.
Provide support to the UK Water Operations Manager on all Water Asset Operations (South) activities & enquiries
Ensuring that business processes covering contractor activities are in place and complied with
Working with the Project Delivery and connection teams to ensure that new assets are handed over with all relevant records, agreements and contracts in place
Work with the Project Delivery and connection teams to ensure that site inspections / audits and contractor checks are in place, and that assets are installed to specification / fit for purpose
Support the waste water Project Managers to ensure that site inspections and contractor checks are carried out in accordance with the Water Act, the latest edition of Sewers for Adoption and LNWL requirements.
Proactively utilise the Company Asset Management system to document all activities undertaken, planned, reactive or other to support the overall objectives of the Operations Team.

About You

Experience of working in a Water Industry organisation, with specialised knowledge of water • assets.
Good Knowledge of the general utility industry
Proven track record of the management of water utility assets
Working familiarity with H&S management and audit
Understanding of regulatory standards applicable to the Water business and the processes required to be compliant with them
Good computer and reporting skills
Adaptability and an eagerness to learn and to be able to work to tight / urgent timeframes.

Your Development and Benefits

At Leep, we believe in stable growth and putting our people first. Our 5-year strategic growth plan gives us stability today and prepares us for the future, while nurturing a strong collaborative and supportive culture.

Our benefits include:
Salary which aligns to your experience and skillset
25 days paid holiday + bank holidays
An additional day off to celebrate your birthday
Annual discretionary bonus
Car allowance
Company pension plan
Health Cash plan through Westfield Health
Option to purchase additional holiday days through our Holiday Buying Scheme
Engagement committee with events throughout the year, including Christmas Party, Summer Party and individual team socials
Paid professional memberships relevant to your role and access to professional development opportunities

Our Values
At the forefront of everything we do:

Safety Customer Promise Accountability Reliability Respect Flexibility

Equal Opportunities
Leep Utilities is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any appropriate accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.