We’re looking for an Asset Planning Engineer to join our Infrastructure team. You will report to the Senior Asset Engineer - Infrastructure.

About the role 

The purpose of this role is to provide technical support to Asset Strategy and Capital Delivery. The Asset Planning function drives robust investment planning to ensure projects meet business needs and deliver set out benefits. 

You will develop best value and sustainable investments for Infrastructure assets including distribution mains, trunk mains, meters and control valves. Project work will consist of, but not limited to, management of infrastructure risks -working with operational and delivery teams; ownership of project at planning at the concept phase and support through the project lifecycle; develop and support investment project proposals and business case, driven by data and optimising performance, risks and cost.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to the business on network reinforcement needs through the use of hydraulic models. 
• Accountable Lead for Risk and Value workshops, where optimum balance of performance, risk and cost will be discussed and challenged to reach a consensus amongst key stakeholders and experts. 
• Provide expert advice to the business. Make strategic recommendations to improve water quality and distribution. Provide technical justification for project design, and continual support throughout project lifecycle. 
• Makes strategic recommendations from analysis of network performance. Identifying and promoting required infrastructure improvements and production efficiencies 
• Identification and delivery of infrastructure improvements and resilience

Requirements 

• High level of competency in data capture, managing and analysis
• Advanced MS Office skills, experience using Microsoft Visio 
• Good knowledge of water network functionality 
• Clean Driving licence · Accuracy of work and ability to follow process 
• Data analysis skills. Ability to work with large data sets 
• Health and Safety focus 
• Qualifications suitable for route to chartership e.g., CIWEM, ICE or IoW (desirable)

Full job description please email Hayley Savory - hayley.savory@affinitywater.co.uk

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience
• Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.
• Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.
• Annual leave from 26 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
• A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
• A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
• We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
• Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
• Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
• Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
• Disability confident (if you need to apply through a different format, please contact the Talent Acquisition Partner for this role)

Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.

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