Water & Foul Lead

Water & Foul Lead 1255ADS

Based in our Suffolk office

PAYE £510 or £710 Umbrella - Dependant on experience

Job Purpose / Overview

The Water Lead will be responsible for the stakeholder management with all water stakeholders including Essex and Suffolk Water, Northumbrian Water, Anglian Water, the Environmental Agency and others. In his role as stakeholder lead for all water related works the Water Lead shall support the utilities diversions and connections as required and will be responsible for the strategic management and coordination of various technical and engineering processes, including technical issue resolution, safety, health, and environmental practices, and utility design and construction.

The Water Lead will oversee the design and deployment of all the aspects required for the delivery and operations of the potable network, desalination plant, foul water treatment plants and associated network and the surface water network which for the operation of Sizewell C.

The Water Lead plays a vital role in risk mitigation, change management, and maintaining high standards of technical compliance for the water installation hence contributing significantly to the smooth progression, success, and efficiency of the Sizewell C project.

The role is pivotal in ensuring that all the works relating to water works adhere to client specifications, project timelines, and budgets.

Principal Accountabilities
Provide strategic co-ordination of water resources, from design to operations, to maximise value to the project.
Establish the governance for the management of the Water works.
Develop the plan for water resources transition from planning to delivery and delivery to operations
Identify and progress improvements, keeping best standards throughout the project.
Oversight and assurance of Principal Contractor compliance.
Lead the resolution of any issues arising with the management and/or provision of water to facilitate the works at SZC.
Encourage SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) feedback and take a leading role in addressing SHE-related issues associated with the provision and management of water related works.
Develop strong working relationships with other teams to understand their requirements and needs for water related works.
Foster cooperation and build strong working relationships with Utilities Designers, Contractors and external stakeholders as on when required.
Building Working Relationships: Develop strong working relationships with other teams.
Fostering Cooperation: Foster cooperation and build strong working relationships with Utilities Contractors, Designers, Statutory Undertakers and other Project Stakeholders.
Team Leadership: Lead a team responsible for effective coordination with other teams, including Designers, Temporary Works, other Construction teams and Consents Managers, to ensure compliance with DCO and best practices.
Internal Stakeholder Coordination: Ensure effective coordination with internal stakeholders.
Technical Compliance and Handover: Ensure technical compliance with DCO and all other requirements, facilitating successful testing, commissioning, and handover to the Utilities Operations Team

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience

Knowledge & Skills Essential
In-depth knowledge of the requirements, materials and technical specification required to be achieved for the construction of complex water installations.
Utility management in large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
Strong leadership and team management skills. • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Desirable
Familiarity with nuclear power plant projects or similar high-compliance environments.
Advanced negotiation and conflict resolution skills. • Knowledge of environmental management and sustainability practices.

Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Proven experience (minimum 10 years) in utilities design/management and/or coordination on large construction projects.
Have a significant experience on the management of water works and associated installations.
Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams.
Suitable accreditations and knowledge of the industry requirements and specifications.
Prior experience in major programme/ projects

Desirable
Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
Professional certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).