Operational Planning Manager

Overview

MWH Treatment is looking to strengthen our Planning team with an Operational Planning Manager for our Anglian Water Region.As an Operational Planning Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of our water and water recycling assets. This is a new role and a great opportunity to be involved in the first collaborative position within this department, with the chance to develop and shape it going forward. You’ll have the unique opportunity to work closely with diverse teams—Network, Supply, @one, and Restoration—to proactively identify and approve planned work that upholds system integrity and quality. Your decisions will directly impact the prevention of incidents, pollution, and operational disruptions, helping us deliver exceptional service to our customers.Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with Network, Supply, @one, and Restoration teams to identify, approve, and challenge operational work and solutions across water networks and sites.Proactively monitor workloads and operational systems to optimize asset performance and resource management, ensuring excellent customer service.Provide clear, accurate operational decision-making to support the achievement of company performance targets.Participate in lessons learned, post-event analysis, and near-miss evaluations to implement corrective and preventative actions.Manage operational risk via robust governance, including approval of Major Impact plans and promoting awareness of the Planned Work Approval system.Chair planned work panels/meetings for high-risk Major Impact Plan approvals and ensure consistency and compliance with operational standards (POSWSH/POSWASTE).Support team development by coaching, mentoring, and promoting a culture aligned with the Love Every Drop strategy.Lead system exploitation initiatives, challenge stakeholders, monitor key sites for trends, and demonstrate benefits from proactive operational improvements.Qualifications

Hold a degree or equivalent (NVQ 6/HND), SMSTS certified, with extensive networks/supply experience and regulatory knowledge in the water sector.Leadership and Influence

Skilled in managing, leading, and influencing stakeholders across business and industry levels; initiates and drives technical discussions and change.Technical Mentoring and Coaching

Proven track record in mentoring and training technical colleagues with successful outcomes; provides constructive feedback and supports development.Strong Personal and Professional Skills

Demonstrates responsibility, resilience, adaptability, creative problem-solving, excellent communication, and effective time/priorities management.Industry Knowledge and Continuous Development

Maintain wide business networks, understands industry policies and initiatives, keeps excellent records, and commits to ongoing personal and team development.About Us

MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1,000 staff across eight regional centres, we support six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating as a sole contractor and in joint ventures and alliances.What MWH Offer

A competitive salaryHybrid Working; Car/car allowance (role dependent)25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)Contribution Pension schemeLife AssuranceHealth InsurancePrivate Medical InsuranceAnd many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etcSeniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

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