Reading, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
Department: Operations Reports to: UK Operations Manager - Water Salary: £50,000 per annum + standby allowance Location: South - Remote The Opportunity Are you an experienced water operations professional who wants to ta…
Skills: Water Network Operations, Asset Management, Regulatory Compliance, Planned Preventative Maintenance, Contractor Management
Reading, England, United Kingdom · Remote Solely
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Skills: Python, Bash, Linux, Docker, Terraform
Reading, England, United Kingdom · Remote Solely
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Reading, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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Reading, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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Reading, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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Reading, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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Reading, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Reading, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Reading, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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Burghfield, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Burghfield, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Reading, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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Reading, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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Reading, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Reading, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Reading, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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Reading, England, United Kingdom · Remote OK
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Reading, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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Reading, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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Accountable for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of clean water and wastewater assets across the Southern region. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance programs, managing contractor performance, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Requires strong water industry experience with specialized knowledge of clean and wastewater assets. Candidates must have a proven track record in utility asset management and the ability to handle operational reporting and regulatory standards.
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced water operations professional who wants to take ownership of critical clean water and wastewater assets across the Southern region? This is an opportunity to play a key role in the safe, compliant and efficient operation of Leep Utilities’ water networks, helping to protect service continuity, asset reliability and customer outcomes.
Leep Utilities owns and operates regulated and non-regulated multi-utility networks across the UK, including electricity, water and wastewater, heating, cooling and hot water services. We work on major developments across the UK and are focused on delivering reliable, straightforward connections through strong operational governance, customer focus and long-term asset stewardship.
As Operations Manager – Water (South), you will be accountable for the safe, compliant and efficient operation and maintenance of Leep Utilities’ clean water and wastewater assets within the Southern region. You will oversee planned preventative maintenance programmes, reactive response activity, contractor performance and operational reporting, ensuring standards are met and risks are effectively managed.
This is a hands-on operational leadership role where you will work closely with internal teams, contractors and third parties to ensure assets are maintained to a high standard, regulatory and licence obligations are achieved, and customer service levels are protected and enhanced.
· Taking ownership of water network operations across the Southern region, from point of connection through to end user.
· Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, licence obligations, internal standards and operational controls.
· Managing planned maintenance, reactive activity, asset condition reporting, risks, incidents and mitigation actions.
· Maintaining accurate asset information, mapping records, as-built drawings and emergency response plans.
· Overseeing contractor activities, site inspections, audits and handover requirements for new assets.
· Working collaboratively with Project Delivery, Point of Connection and wastewater adoption teams.
· Supporting the UK Water Operations Manager with operational reporting, enquiries and continuous improvement activity.
· Taking part in out-of-hours emergency cover as required.
Success Measures
· Clean water and wastewater assets are operated safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory and licence obligations.
· Planned preventative maintenance and reactive response activity are delivered to agreed standards and timescales.
· Accurate asset records, operational reports, risk logs and emergency response plans are maintained.
· Strong water industry experience, with specialised knowledge of clean water and wastewater assets.
· Proven track record of managing water utility assets and supporting safe, compliant and reliable service delivery.
· Good understanding of the wider utility industry, health and safety management, audit activity and regulatory standards.
· Confident using systems, maintaining accurate records and producing clear operational reports.
· Able to manage competing priorities, respond to urgent timeframes and work collaboratively with internal teams, contractors and third parties.
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.
Salary which aligns to your experience and skillset
25 days paid holiday + bank holidays
An additional day off to celebrate your birthday
Car Allowance
Annual discretionary bonus
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
At the forefront of everything we do:
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.
Leep Utilities delivers last-mile electricity, water, wastewater, and heat networks for UK developments.
Leep Utilities (Leep) is a UK-based last-mile multi-utility company. Working in partnership with developers, land owners, and project delivery partners on residential, commercial, data centre and mixed-use developments, it provides network adoption for electricity, water and wastewater and heat networks. Leep owns and operates regulated and non-regulated networks, holds an Independent Distributer Network Operations (IDNO) licence and is Ofwat approved to provide NAV (New Appointment and Variations) services. Leep is backed by Ancala Partners LLP, a leading independent infrastructure investment manager.
Offices: 33 Trafford Road, Level 2, Metro, Salford, England M5 3NN, GB · Green Park, Reading, England RG2 6, GB
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