South West Water Looking for New Development Delivery Manager at Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom Full Time

We currently have an opportunity available for a New Development Delivery Manager to join our team in Exeter. Joining us on a full-time, permanent basis, you will receive a competitive salary of £36,000 – £38,000 per annum plus excellent benefits.

South West Water is part of the Pennon Group, a very successful and stable business that prides itself on sustainability. We provide reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for a population of c. 1.7 million in Cornwall, Devon, and parts of Somerset and Dorset.

We believe that by investing in the future of our region, we are not only improving the quality of life for today’s residents and visitors but are also taking responsibility for future generations. Responsibility for the environment is central to this. Our aim is to continually drive up standards, particularly in the areas that matter most to our customers.

Our core values which are essential to our success are:

• Trusted – We do the right thing for our customers and stakeholders.
• Collaborative – We forge strong relationships working together to make a positive impact.
• Responsible – We keep our promises to our customers, communities, and each other.
• Progressive – We are always looking for new ways to improve and make life better.

We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition. In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits which include free car parking at the majority of our sites, company Sharesave Scheme, and various health benefits.

As our New Development Delivery Manager, you will lead the Developer Services New Development of Design and build schemes across the South West Water supply area. (clean and waste)

Responsibilities of our New Development Delivery Manager include:

– Managing and reporting on appropriate performance of the team and individuals to ensure a high performing department that can demonstrate value for money on projects

– Acting as the principal point of escalation within this function of DS, resolving more complex delivery issues when necessary

– Managing stakeholder relations, representing SWW at meetings with external parties, ensuring effective resolution of any issues and protecting the interests of SWW at all times so as to minimise risk to the business

– Liaising with other functions on matters related to the installation of SWW assets

– Delivering of the projects in line with the financial rules within the business and wider requirements of the Ofwat/Water Industry Act

– Developing a culture of best practice and innovation through internal and external industry benchmarking

– Complying with SWW health and safety requirements and ensure all projects designed comply with CDM Regulations

– Ensuring service delivery remains compliant at all times with policy and legislation

– Developing and maintaining the processes and procedures within this function of DS

What we are looking for in our New Development Delivery Manager:

– Experience leading a team in a customer focussed and target driven environment is critical for the role

– NVQ in Civil Engineering Level 5 or similar

– Educated to A-level standard or equivalent

– 5 GCSE’s or equivalent at grade C or above in Maths and English

– ISOH Managing Safely qualification

– Experienced in Design and Construction Clean and Waste apparatus

Closing date: Monday 30th August 2021

If you are looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our New Development Delivery Manager – we look forward to receiving your application.