Senior Outage Planner

We have an opportunity for you to join as a Senior Outage Planner at Thames Water!

You will be leading the strategic planning of all planned outages across Waste and BioResources – managing the planning, availability and ongoing monitoring of processing capacity across the whole bioresources system; balancing safety, cost, compliance and operational needs as well as overseeing the delivery of all associated statutory inspections, capital maintenance activities and asset enhancements.

The overarching aim of the role is to deliver a step change in the effective and successful management of outages across Waste and BioResource assets against a backdrop of a significant increase in the size and complexity of the overall outage programme. (regulatory, statutory and operational)

The role will work collaboratively with senior stakeholders across Waste, BioResources, Asset Planning, Engineering, Capital Delivery, CMP, R&L, Finaance and others to ensure effective management of all planned outages.

• 36 hours per week.
• Hybrid- Reading (CWC) – RG1 8DB.

What will you be doing as a Senior Outage Planner

• Delivery of successful outage management programme on all Waste and BioResource assets against a backdrop of a significant increase to the size and complexity of the outage programme (regulatory, statutory and operational). Success is to be measured by cost, time, quality and effective overall capacity utilisation across the whole of the AMP delivery cycle.
• Engage with and develop a high performing network at all levels within Waste and BioResources and other parts of AOCD ensuring successful delivery of outage programme.
• Ensure that the outage programme is agile and able to respond to changes in operational or capital delivery circumstances – ensuring continued availability of (sludge) processing capacity in line with ongoing business demands whilst maximising the efficiency of the operational performance and capital programmes.
• Lead all engagement on behalf of Waste and BioResources with senior stakeholders from across Thames Water and with external delivery supply chain where applicable to enable successful outcome from all outages activity. Liaise and engage with external regulatory agencies as/where necessary.
• Work with all levels within Waste Operations to improve site engagement and develop and deliver a successful outage programme that meets the needs of Thames Water and its key stakeholders.
• Responsible for project planning stage, ensuring dependencies are in place and assumptions achievable to meet the planned outage requirements.
• Work with key stakeholders such as Asset Management, CMP, CD and System Ops to develop long term outage plan.
• As the owner of the Waste and BioResources Outage programme, identify, predict and address all risks and issues well before they become blockers for the programme – enabling the continued smooth operation of Waste Treatment and delivery of associated capital programmes.
• Develop outage plans with key stakeholders to ensure H&S compliance is maintained throughout the programme.
• Lead Communications with external stakeholders, Corporate Affairs, and social media on all outage-related issues.
• Lead and develop a supportive learning environment that transparently identifies and develops improved practices and processes through each outage activity.

What should you bring to the role?

• Significant operational and project management experience.
• Demonstrative capability with risk-based and analytical decision-making.
•  Ability to think logically and problem-solve alongside local teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills demonstrated at all levels across the business.
• Good business knowledge and ability to think strategically across the organisation.
• Ability to devise compelling business cases for enabling activities.
• Ability to work flexibly when required – most projects are site-based and you will be required to travel across the region estate.
• Driving licence essential.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
• Proven ability to manage in a collaborative environment.
• Coaching ability.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary up to £75,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 days per year, with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Car Allowance.
• Annual Bonus.
• 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 in 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 a 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. We aim 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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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.