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Hows this for job satisfaction At Scottish Water we look after Scotlands most precious natural resource. From source to tap were guarding Scotlands reputation for refreshingly pure water and caring for our environment at the same time.
Sound good Were looking for a Wastewater Senior Service Plannerto join ourLong Term Planningteam within theEnvironment Planning and Assurance Directorate.
This is a vital role in safeguarding Scotlands environment. Youll develop long-term plans that keep our wastewater systems resilient sustainable and cost-effective. Your insights will directly shape investment decisions and support our Sustainable Investment Decision Making (SIDM) approach.
What youll do
Youll analyze wastewater systems to identify potential risks and uncover new opportunities for improvement. Youll play a key role in promoting and developing capital investments that help deliver our business plans while making sure our systems are future-proof against climate change growth and regulatory challenges.
Part of your work will involve writing project investment appraisals for high-value or complex projects helping us make smart decisions. Youll also support the creation of our wastewater business plan using Copperleaf.
What youll need
Youll need strong technical knowledge of wastewater systems along with experience in asset management system analysis and risk management. Its important that you can interpret complex data and turn it into clear actionable insights.
A collaborative mindset is key as youll be working closely with stakeholders across the business and should feel confident engaging with different teams.
Familiarity with SIDM principles and planning tools like Unifier Maximo Copperleaf and geospatial systems is highly desirable and will help you succeed in this role.
Looking out for you
While the work we do is important its not the only thing that matters. Thats why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good work-life 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 family-friendly policies around adoption maternity and parental leave. And for the everyday Applications with part time or flexible working requirements will also be considered.
For your future theres our pension (the know-what-youll-get-when-you-retire 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 not-so-small print
This role will be a Grade 7. If youre new to Scottish Water youll join us on a starting salary of 44030. Performance-driven pay progression would then allow you to move through the range to a maximum of 55000.
If youre interested in this role or know someone else who might be - well be accepting applications until midnight on 28th August 2025.
Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional and will be confirmed on completion of our pre-employment 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Full-Time