Network Asset Manager

South West Water is part of Pennon Group, operating across the South West of the UK.

We’re looking for a Network Asset Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing and optimising our drinking water network assets.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Monitor performance of Drinking Water Service assets and identify improvement opportunities
• Review and manage asset maintenance plans, preparing investment funding applications where required
• Support financial management across Opex, Capex and Totex budgets, ensuring alignment with targets
• Oversee delivery of developer and capital investment schemes
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Collaborate with planning teams to ensure appropriate resourcing levels
• Liaise with key stakeholders including developers, regulatory bodies, councils and community groups
• Provide support during emergency situations
• Lead and manage the AWS team, ensuring compliance and operational effectiveness
• Respond to technical enquiries and provide expert advice
• Deputise for the Area Operations Network Team Manager when required

We’re looking for someone with strong technical and leadership capability, who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Full UK driving licence
• Supervisory or management qualification (or equivalent experience)
• IOSH/NEBOSH qualification (or willingness to achieve)
• Proven experience in a customer service or commercial delivery environment
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work as part of a standby rota

What’s In It For You

• Generous annual leave + bank holidays
• Bonus
• Company Van
• Competitive contributory pension
• Share-save scheme
• Health benefits & wellbeing support programmes
• Group discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Financial support services
• Development and training opportunities … and much more!

Closing Date: 29th May 2026 (We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.)

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

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