Network & Leakage Optimisation Manager

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We’re Hafren Dyfrdwy, one of the 11 regulated water and wastewater companies in England and Wales. We serve over 100,000 homes and businesses across Mid and North Wales, focusing on delivering for our customers now and into the future. Employing over 130 people, we’re a local company based in Wrexham and Powys, proud to take care of one of life’s essentials.

Reducing leakage and managing the distribution network is a critical priority. This role leads the regional Leakage Targeting and Network Optimisation Teams, delivering high‑quality data‑driven insights for operational intervention. The manager oversees Demand and Network Optimisation Technicians, ensures a strong health and safety culture, clear performance metrics, and development of capability through consistent ways of working.

Working closely with regional peers, the manager optimises leakage targeting and pressure management activity, sets and manages DMA performance targets, and ensures resources, budgets and processes align to deliver operational commitments. The role is accountable for improving confidence in demand and consumption data, maintaining accurate system configuration and reporting, keeping contingency documents up to date, and embedding standardised operating procedures.

The manager also leads the development of new strategies, technologies and approaches to drive continued performance improvement and meet regulatory obligations.

A full UK driving licence is required for travel to depots/bases.

We’re seeking a proven leader with:
experience developing technical teams in an operational environment
, a solid understanding of water networks, end‑to‑end water journey, leakage performance and regulatory obligations;
sound financial and commercial awareness including investment planning and the Periodic Review process;
continuous improvement focus and ability to influence outcomes across teams and stakeholders.

Strong data analysis, communication, stakeholder engagement, and resilience are essential. The role requires motivating geographically dispersed teams, making proportionate cost‑benefit decisions and delivering results through a structured approach.

• Salary: £46,639 - £52,520
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays (plus the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – double your contribution (up to 8% when you contribute 4%)
• Sharesave – discounted rate to buy Severn Trent Plc shares
• Dedicated training and development with our “Academy”
• Family friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

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