Asset Performance Lead

Peterborough - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Circa53ksalary depending on skills and experience

Home working andPeterborough or Huntingdon office

Full timewith the flexibility for part-time

Permanent

Lead system insight. Drive performance. Shape the future of water

Reporting to the System Performance Manager the Asset Performance Lead plays a pivotal role at the heart of Anglian Waters system optimisation and data-driven transformation. This is an opportunity to shape how we understandmanageand optimise systemand assetperformanceturning complex data into insight that drivesrealoperational and strategic value.

You will lead the development of systemand assetinsight performance metrics and high-quality System Performance products that inform decision-making across the business. Acting as a champion forsystems thinkingyoullinfluence how teams across System Optimisation and Water Services collaborate helping to embed a joined-up performance-focused mindset.

A key part of the role is serving as Data Steward for pressure data across Anglian Water.Youllhelp define how this critical data is governedmaintainedand evolved working closely with data owners and fellow data stewards to develop new processes and unlock value from emerging datasets.Youllalso create and deliver clear roadmaps aligned to agreed OKRs and the Water Business Units visionaccelerating our ambition to be truly data-led.

Using your technicalexpertiseyoulltake accountability for the proactive monitoring and operational performance of our PRV and sensor asset base.Youllembed robust standard operating procedures support new system designs and lead analytical activity that improves operational resilience and performance.

Beyond the technical impact this is a leadership role.Youllline manage team members while acting as a coach and mentor across the wider businessdeveloping capability today and preparing our people for the future challenges of the water sector. Your leadership will help teams thriveinnovateand deliver meaningful outcomes for customers and communities.

Whatyoullbe doing

As Asset Performance Lead you will designdeliverand scale sustainable system performance solutions that turn data into actionable insight.Youlllead the development of system metrics reporting and performance productsensuring they are high quality valuable to stakeholders and aligned to wider businessobjectives.

You will take ownership of proactive performance monitoring across Anglian Waters PRV and sensor asset base embedding data-led approaches robust operatingproceduresand clear standards to improve operational performance and data quality. Leading a teamyoulldrive continuous improvement support new systemdesignsand help optimise how assets aremonitoredand managed.

As Data Steward for pressure datayoullset the direction for how this critical data is governedmaintainedand used across the business.Youllestablishbest practice lead governance forums develop standards and roadmaps and work closely with stakeholders to improve data qualityinsightand decision-making in line with Anglian Waters long-term strategy.

Alongside your technical and strategic responsibilitiesyoullprovide strong people leadershipline managing team members supporting delivery partners sharingknowledgeand stepping in to support the System Performance Manager when. Through your leadershipyoullhelp build capabilitycollaborationand a systems-thinking culture across the organisation.

As a valued employeeyoullbe entitled to:

Personal private health care
26days annual leave rising with length of service
Flexible working
Competitive pension scheme Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeingand lifestyle.

What does it take to bethe Asset Performance Lead

Hold a higher engineering qualification or educated to degree level
Strong technical knowledge and operational experience of water assets and systems
Strong technical knowledge of analytical processes how to use geospatial information and various data modelling tools
Professional Membership would be an advantage
Strong technical knowledge of a hydraulic engineering
Strong technical understanding of Enterprise data & architecture
Leadership Experience

Why

This is a chance to play a leading role in shaping how Anglian Water uses data systemsinsightand asset performance to make better decisions for customerscommunitiesand the environment.Youllwork at the forefront of system optimisationturning complex data into clear insight that drivesrealoperational and strategic impact.

Youllhave the opportunity to influence at scale working across teams and business units to embed systems thinking and deliver solutions that matter. With ownership of key data sets performancemetricsand asset standardsyoullsee your work directly improve resilienceefficiencyand performance across the water network.

Just as importantly this role offers genuine leadership and development.Youlllead and grow a talented team act as a coach and mentor and expand your own capability in a sector facing exciting and complex challenges. Ifyouremotivated by purpose collaboration and making a lasting difference this role offers the scopeautonomyand impact to do exactly that.

Closing date:26January 2026

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Circa53ksalary depending on skills and experienceHome working andPeterborough or Huntingdon officeFull timewith the flexibility for part-timePermanentLead system insight. Drive performance. Shape the future of waterReporting to the System Performance Manager the Asset Performance Lead plays a pivota...