Water Asset Director

Powered by Water, Driven by PurposeSouth West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK''s most stunning landscapes.We''re proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we''re working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.Whether you''re starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.Ready to make a splash? Join our team today.We are seeking an exceptional Water Asset Director to lead the strategic management of our water asset portfolio. Based in Exeter with a hybrid working model, this is a pivotal leadership role responsible for ensuring assets are managed across their full lifecycle to optimise performance, manage risk, and deliver outstanding regulatory and customer outcomes.You will play a key role in shaping long-term asset strategies, investment planning, and governance frameworks that enhance resilience, sustainability, and efficiency across the business.What you''ll be doing:Lead and define the water asset management strategy, policy, and governance frameworks.Own asset health, performance, lifecycle optimisation, and risk management across the portfolio.Provide portfolio-level oversight of asset performance, including ..... full job details .....