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South East Water UK

Regional Asset Portfolio Manager

South East Water UK

. Undertake the Asset Owner role for above and below ground water supply assets in the Sussex/West Region.

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeSnodland • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £77,000 - £90,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Asset Management, particularly in the water sector, with a focus on developing long-term strategies and managing regional asset planning. Proven ability to lead teams, engage stakeholders, and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.

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Asset Management ExperienceWater Distribution KnowledgeLong-Term Strategic PlanningTeam LeadershipStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills
Asset Management PlanningRisk IdentificationWhole Life CostingOperational Zone PlanningInvestment Scheme Development
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationInfluencing SkillsTeamwork
Certifications & Qualifications
IAM CertificateIAM Diploma
Industry Keywords
Water SupplyWater QualityWater ResourcesRegulatory FrameworksPrice Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Undertake the Asset Owner role for above and below ground water supply assets in the Sussex/West Region.
  • Lead a regional team of 8–10 Asset Management Planners and Modellers.
  • Understand long- and short-term asset management needs and develop Whole Life costed options for appraisal.
  • Produce the long-term Regional Asset Management Strategy.
  • Maintain current service levels and address future demand and resilience challenges.
  • Oversee Operational Zone plans and translate strategic needs into base and enhancement investment requirements.
  • Chair the Regional Risk & Resilience Forum/Steering Group.
  • Manage regional risks, current service provision, and future investment needs.
  • Undertake the Project Sponsor role for complex investment schemes.
  • Assure asset planners’ investment-needs development through project lifecycle Phases 0–2.
  • Direct Operational Zone Asset Management Plans.
  • Oversee Demand, Scheme, and incident-level modelling capability.
  • Engage, collaborate, and influence Water Supply, Water Quality, Water Resources, Engineering, and Asset Management stakeholders.
  • Escalate concerns through governance boards such as the Asset Management Steering Group.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (e.g., Engineering, Water Management, Science or Business) or possessing equivalent professional accreditation and significant vocational experience.
  • Professional certification in Asset Management (e.g., IAM Certificate/Diploma) is highly desirable.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to present complex information with clarity to senior management team and wider directors.
  • Ability to think long term and develop Regional Whole Life asset management Strategies.
  • Teamwork and stakeholder management, operating at a senior level to agree appropriate AM decisions.
  • Significant previous asset management experience, preferably in water sector.
  • Experience in asset planning and risk identification.
  • Knowledgeable/experienced in water distribution networks or production assets and processes.
  • Experience in the production of long term strategic asset management plans.
  • Understanding of regulatory frameworks and cycles (price reviews).
  • Legal right to work in the UK when beginning employment.
  • Ability to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.
  • Flexibility to perform duties and other tasks within capabilities.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
  • 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
  • Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
  • Paid volunteering days.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Health cash plan.
  • Life assurance.
  • Wellbeing related benefits.
  • Equal opportunities and fair treatment through recruitment, employment and career progression.