Job Description
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South 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 looking for an exceptional Head of Asset Investment & Programme to lead the strategic planning, governance and optimisation of our long-term asset investment portfolio.
This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for creating and maintaining a single, integrated view of investment across our water and wastewater assets. You'll be the custodian of our investment programme, ensuring that investment decisions are robust, evidence-based and aligned to regulatory commitments, customer outcomes and business strategy.
Working at the heart of the organisation, you'll connect asset management, capital delivery, finance, operations and regulation, providing the insight, governance and decision-support that enables confident executive decision-making and successful AMP delivery.
What you'll be doing:
As Head of Asset Investment & Programme, you will:
What we're looking for:
We're seeking a strategic leader with significant experience managing complex investment programmes within a regulated environment.
You'll bring:
Essential Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to influence investment decisions that will shape the future of critical infrastructure for years to come.
Closing Date: 14th Aug 2026
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.
Our core values, which are essential to our success, are:
Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. xwwtmva Own the challenge.
Head of Asset Investment & Programme • Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom
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