Head of Power

We are looking to recruit a Head of Power who will be responsible for building and maintaining our strategies for power resilience across the whole Thames Water estate.
In this role you will be part of the Senior Management Team within Operations, and you will play a fundamental role in future proofing Thames Water’s ability to deliver services to our millions of customers.

This will be achieved through proactive planned upgrades and renewals programmes for which you will be responsible in establishing, as well as reactive day-to-day responses to power failures. 

What you’ll be doing as the Head of Power

• Design short, medium and long-term power resilience strategies for over 8000 operating sites.
• Guide and manage our relationships with DNO’s to provide stable and fit-for-purpose services.
• Design and steer a multi-AMP upgrade programme across the estate to improve resilience, power usage and alternative power innovation.
• Create an industry-leading power team with strong analytics and reporting capability across the business.

• Lead, mentor and develop a team to create a centre of excellence for Power.
• Build a compelling data-led business case for future enhancement funding.

 
Base location is flexible across the Thames Water estate, but this role will involve the need to travel to visit operational sites.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 36 hours a week.

What you should bring to the role 

• You will have extensive experience in a technical Low Voltage & High Voltage infrastructure senior management role.
• Degree level or equivalent with professional chartership likely in their Power Engineering Discipline.
• Experience working with DNOs to manage continuity of power and minimise disruptions.
• Experience building strategies and programmes within technical power resilience.
• Understanding of the regulatory environment to achieve compliance.
• Ability to lead and communicate with both internal colleagues up to a senior level as well as with external regulators, stakeholders and suppliers.
• A strong commitment to process and occupational safety

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £78,000 to £100,000 depending on previous experience and technical skills.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Car Allowance of £ 5,800 per annum
• Annual Bonus
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Private Medical Health Care
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks
 
Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.
 
Learn more about our purpose and values
 
Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
 
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.
 
So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.
 
Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.
 
Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.
 
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.
 
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.