Operations Manager – Water

Leep Utilities

Operations Manager responsible for clean water and wastewater network operations in the South for Leep Utilities. Overseeing maintenance, regulatory compliance, and contractor performance.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeReading • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £50,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Taking ownership of water network operations across the Southern region, from point of connection through to end user.
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, licence obligations, internal standards and operational controls.
Managing planned maintenance, reactive activity, asset condition reporting, risks, incidents and mitigation actions.
Maintaining accurate asset information, mapping records, as-built drawings and emergency response plans.
Overseeing contractor activities, site inspections, audits and handover requirements for new assets.
Working collaboratively with Project Delivery, Point of Connection and wastewater adoption teams.
Supporting the UK Water Operations Manager with operational reporting, enquiries and continuous improvement activity.
Taking part in out-of-hours emergency cover as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong water industry experience, with specialised knowledge of clean water and wastewater assets.
Proven track record of managing water utility assets and supporting safe, compliant and reliable service delivery.
Good understanding of the wider utility industry, health and safety management, audit activity and regulatory standards.
Confident using systems, maintaining accurate records and producing clear operational reports.
Able to manage competing priorities, respond to urgent timeframes and work collaboratively with internal teams, contractors and third parties.

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days paid holiday + bank holidays
An additional day off to celebrate your birthday
Car Allowance
Annual discretionary bonus
Commission scheme (eligible after probation)
Company pension plan
Health Cash plan through Westfield Health
Option to purchase additional holiday days through our Holiday Buying Scheme
Engagement committee with events throughout the year, including Christmas Party, Summer Party and individual team socials
Paid professional memberships relevant to your role and access to professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

water network operationsasset condition reportingcompliance managementplanned maintenancereactive activity managementemergency response planningsite inspectionsaudit activityoperational reportingrisk mitigation

Soft Skills

ownershipcollaborationcommunicationtime managementproblem-solvingprioritizationleadershipadaptabilityattention to detailcontinuous improvement