Technical Team Manager – Catchment Planning & Flood Risk Development

Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.

Are you ready to help safeguard Scotlands wastewater networks from the impact of new developments Do you want to drive improvements that protect the environment and benefit our communities

Were looking for a Catchment Planning Team Leader to join our Flooding Team. Youll lead the assessment of development impacts on our networks driving improvements in our review processes. This is a key role in ensuring we deliver an affordable reliable and resilient wastewater service for today and the future.

What youll do

Youll work closely with Development Services Flooding Teams (Flooding Investigations & Flooding Solutions) and other departments across Scottish Water. Your role within the Catchment Planning Team is crucial in ensuring we use strong evidence to make informed hydraulic decisions enabling development while maintaining customer service levels and protecting the environment. Youll take the lead on improvement projects that enhance how Catchment Planning and Developer Services collaborate ensuring we optimise our processes particularly around sewer flooding risk and storm overflow performance.

This is a challenging yet rewarding role where youll have the chance to grow both technically and as a leader. Youll lead a team of 46 Catchment Planners and provide key support to the Flooding Manager. Youll take full ownership of the key activities for your team fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

There will be an opportunity to expand your responsibilities including leading a portion of the Flooding and UID capital programmes. Youll guide project teams in making evidencebased decisions to identify the best solutions for reducing sewer flooding risk and protecting the environment across Scotland.

Youll be joining a forwardthinking team of passionate professionals where youll see the impact of your work and feel proud knowing youre making a real difference for our customers communities and the environment.

What youll need

Youll need a solid understanding of wastewater networks catchment planning and hydraulic modelling methodologies. Strong leadership skills are essential as youll be guiding the development of sewer network interventions at Scottish Water and shaping their future.

Youll have experience in leading and motivating a team to achieve both individual and collective goals fostering a positive cando attitude with a focus on innovative intervention development. Building trust and credibility will be key especially when engaging with customers and stakeholders.

Youll have a proven ability to work collaboratively across a variety of teams both internally and externally and know how to influence and build strong relationships with key stakeholders. Experience in feasibility studies optioneering and developing evidencebased intervention scopes will be important in making wellinformed decisions.

Youll be able to think critically and process complex information with welldeveloped IT skills (including MS Office).

A valid UK Drivers License as this role will require you to travel.

Looking out for you

While the work we do is important we know its not the only thing that matters. Thats why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good worklife balance.

Youll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays). And you can even buy five more if you need a little extra time. You can also take paid time off to volunteer in your community.

When it comes to major life events we have familyfriendly policies around adoption maternity and parental leave. And for the everyday We embrace flexible working.

For your future theres our pension (the knowwhatyoullgetwhenyouretire kind) as well as life assurance.

As for some nice extras You can expect an annual company bonus. Not to mention access to SW Splash handy rewards that can save you money on holidays bills and shopping.

The notsosmall print

This role will be a Grade 8. If youre new to Scottish Water youll join us on a starting salary of 48900. Performancedriven pay progression would then allow you to move through the range to a maximum of 68510.

If youre interested in this role or know someone else who might be well be accepting applications until the updated closing date of the 27th May 2025.

Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional and will be confirmed on completion of our preemployment screening e.g. referencing criminal record checks license checks etc. These checks are conducted on our behalf by a third party. Dont worry well ask your permission before starting these checks.

A few final things worth knowing

Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If youre interested in this job but dont tick all the boxes apply anyway! We hardly ever hire people who can do every part of a job from Day One. Everyone has a learning curve. So dont rule yourself out!

Let us know if there are any changes we can make to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best. Lots of our people have disabilities or neurodiverse conditions (including some of our recruiters!). Were also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events like menopause. Were very used to making adjustments so please dont be afraid to ask.

As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland its important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you dont already live here youll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.

Finally (finally!) candidates who havent submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You wont need to do anything. Your data will be automatically deleted.

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