Strategic Partnership Lead Smart Metering

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Job Title: Strategic Partnership Lead (Smart Metering)

Location: Durrington West Sussex (Hybrid 2-3 days p/w)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 Monday to Friday

Salary: to be discussed at application

There has never been a more important time to join Southern Water. As we move through AMP8 we are delivering one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes in the industry focused on improving environmental performance service resilience and longterm affordability for customers.

About the role

The Strategic Partnership Lead is accountable for driving the successful commercial and strategic outcomes for the Smart Metering Alternative Metering Service (AMS) Programme. The AMS programme is the first of its kind in the water sector to drive a full turnkey solution via an external 3rd Party finance arrangement with metering rollout experts called MAPs (Meter Asset Providers).

What you will be responsible for

• Lead and drive the development of commercial strategy and principles in to the Exec Steering Committee via the Head of Smart Metering.
• Ensure the costs controls and the deliverables continue to deliver to the regulatory Value for Money model protecting the OPEX and CAPEX benefits in the Ofwat business case.
• Develop own and deliver monthly Strategic Partner packs for review by Customer Leadership team and Commercial functions under the CFO.
• Manage the future development and implementation companys commercial policies and procedures.

What youll bring to the role

• 8 years of experience delivering complex highly technical and commercial projects.
• Strong Project and Programme Management experience with a track record of delivering successful outcomes.
• Ideally advanced programme and project management expertise (e.g. MSP PRINCE2 Agile).
• Experience working in Utilities projects is desirable.
• Strong ability to manage interdependencies risks commercial arrangements and thirdparty contracts.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills to build support for and input to the programme across multiple internal departments and 3rd parties.
• Commercially minded focused on value and outcomes.
• A good understanding of CAPEX OPEX IRR WACC and other financial controls is essential.
• Understanding of metering and meter funding principles is required from either energy or water sectors.

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britains water industry investing significantly to enhance resilience sustainability and service excellence. With 7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30 this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time of significant change working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact influence major strategic decisions and drive long-term value creation.

At Southern Water we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If youre passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team wed love to hear from youeven if you dont tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

If this role isnt quite what youre looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (- Introduce Yourself)

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds identities and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race ethnicity gender sexual orientation age disability religion or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know.

Additional information

In line with Southern Waters security requirements successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity eligibility to work in the UKcriminal recordcheck (DBS)and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all preemployment checks including security vetting.

Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also requirehigher levels of security vetting which may involve providing additional documentation.

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