Job Title
Asset Optimisation Manager
Company
Severn Trent Services (STS)
Location
Reading, United Kingdom
Posted
17 May 2026
Salary
£44,252.51 – £59,819.75 + £520 car allowance per month
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Asset Optimisation Manager to join our team and play a key role in ensuring our water and wastewater assets are efficient, compliant and delivering for our customers. This is a great opportunity to shape investment decisions, drive performance improvements and influence how we manage and maintain critical infrastructure across the business.
Key Accountabilities
- Identify and prioritise capital investment requirements to meet contractual obligations and deliver reliable water and wastewater services.
- Develop and maintain an asset survey programme to inform investment decisions.
- Assess and recommend capital investment solutions that ensure efficient use of funds, compliance with regulatory standards, and operational safety.
- Balance investment requirements within financial frameworks and contractual commitments.
- Maintain effective liaison with internal and external stakeholders to provide accurate information for investment decisions.
- Communicate technical solutions and costed recommendations to customers.
- Collaborate with in‑house teams and external suppliers to deliver capital projects.
- Identify opportunities for upskilling and extending in‑house delivery capabilities.
- Drive initiatives to minimise operational expenditure (e.g., chemical and power usage, asset visit frequency).
- Promote “Spend to Save” opportunities where upfront investment reduces long‑term costs.
- Act as a technical focal point for customer challenges and propose tailored solutions.
- Support commercial teams with costed recommendations for new opportunities.
Qualifications & Experience
To be successful, you’ll have strong experience in asset management, optimisation or capital investment planning within a utilities, water or wastewater environment. You’ll be confident managing complex projects and balancing technical, regulatory and financial considerations.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with effective communication across diverse stakeholders.
- Experience with asset management systems, telemetry or remote monitoring tools.
- Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage supply‑chain relationships.
- A degree in Engineering, Asset Management or a related technical discipline is advantageous.
- Professional accreditation such as IAM, ICE or CIWEM is desirable.
- Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental compliance; NEBOSH or equivalent qualification preferred.
This role requires a full UK driving licence and the flexibility to work a nine‑day fortnight when required.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
- Salary £44,252.51 – £59,819.75 + £520 car allowance per month
- Annual bonus scheme (up to 15% of salary dependent on company performance)
- Leading pension scheme – company doubles contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
- Family friendly policies (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
- Sharesave – opportunity to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
- Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
- Two volunteering days per year
Apply now
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