Job Introduction
Networks Manager – Remote
Step into a leading utilities company that champions innovation and service excellence. At Last Mile, we take pride in delivering top-notch solutions across the energy, water, and telecommunications sectors. Our dedicated team in Asset Management is expanding, and we're excited to welcome a talented Networks Manager to our join us.
As a Networks Manager at Last Mile, you will develop a Networks team capable of ensuring compliance with safety best practices, relevant legislation, accreditations, and industry and company standards.
You will oversee the day-to-day control, maintenance, management, and operational integrity of water and wastewater networks. Additionally, you will develop, maintain, and implement asset management documentation and standards specific to these networks, ensuring that their operation and maintenance align with asset management objectives and standards. Moreover, you will provide expert knowledge and input into the technical construction and installation standards for adoptable water and wastewater assets.
What’s in it for you as a Networks Manager?
Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits available including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down.
- 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
- Holiday buy scheme
- Discretionary bonus
- EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Up to 7% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
- Refer a friend incentive
- Wagestream
- Employee assistance programme
- Car allowance
- Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles*
- Private medical insurance*
- Company sick pay*
*Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period*
Your responsibilities as a Networks Manager:
- Take responsibility for the day to day monitoring the performance and integrity of water & wastewater networks and associated assets
- Leading the operational response to remedy any operational issues and defects identified on water & wastewater assets. This includes interface with either the bulk supply or bulk discharge company.
- Develop systems which allow for the regular reporting of agreed key performance indicators for both asset classes. This includes ownership of associated policies, procedures, technical standards etc.
- Work with internal legal and contract teams to ensure contracts with external service providers comply with safety best practice, legislation, accreditations, industry and company standards.
- Taking a risk-based approach develop network and asset inspection and maintenance programmes for both asset classes.
Experience / Knowledge:
- Prior experience in a similar role within the Utility sector.
- Experience & understanding of Health & Safety.
- Experience of developing and maintaining engineering policies and design standards.
- Experience with all Microsoft packages
Qualifications (desirable):
- Chartered Engineer Status
- Incorporated Engineer (IEng) recognised by ICE, CIWEM (or expected to achieve within 6 months).
- IOSH / NEBOSH General Certificate.
Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Networks Manager? Apply now!
About us:
At Last Mile, we are one of the UK’s largest Independent Network Owners, owning and operating in excess of 500,000 gas, electricity, water, and wastewater connections serving residential and commercial customers. Last Mile Asset Management adopt and operate electricity, gas, water and wastewater, and ground source heat/cooling networks that are designed, installed, and commissioned by Lloyds accredited Independent Connection providers (ICPs).
It is our vision to be the UK’s leading independent multi-utility provider. People are our most valuable “asset” and therefore it is our mission to not only attract but retain the best talent to support delivery of our corporate business strategy and share our company’s success.
At Last Mile, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment, where employee wellbeing is at the forefront in making sure our people feel valued. We provide tailored ongoing training and development, but most importantly, long term career opportunities for you to grow with us. If you are motivated to succeed and have a ‘can-do’ attitude, we would love to hear from you!
For further enquiries contact – recruitment@lastmile-group.com or visit our website www.lastmile-group.com
