Water Leakage Operations and Technical Manager

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Salary: Competitive Salary plus Veolia benefits (bonus, car/car allowance, pension)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with hybrid working

Location: Tidworth, with travel to Aldershot & Warminster

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

The Operations and Technical Manager will lead and manage the operational delivery and technical compliance of utility infrastructure across six army garrisons in the Salisbury Plain area and Aldershot. This permanent role reports to the Managing Director and is responsible for ensuring excellent operational performance, HSEQ compliance, and achievement of cost and revenue targets while managing a multi-utility network for the MOD.

What we can offer you:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Access to our company pension scheme
Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

Lead operational delivery and technical compliance of water leakage, wastewater, gas, and electricity infrastructure across five Salisbury Plain garrisons (Tidworth, Perham Down, Bulford, Warminster, Larkhill) and and Aldershot.
Manage health, safety, and quality of operational staff while promoting a strong safety culture aligned with project values.
Oversee the Project Network Asset Management Plan and capital programme, including design reviews for CDM compliance and regulatory requirements.
Direct line management of two Garrison Utility Managers and coordinate with subcontractors to maximise value delivery.
Provide monthly operational reports with key performance indicators, lead incident investigations, and manage contract penalty mechanisms.

What we're looking for:

Water and leakage experience is essential.
Experienced utility professional with programme, risk, commercial, and contract management expertise at senior level.
HNC or higher in a recognised engineering discipline (degree level preferred).
NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification.
Contract management experience with understanding of NEC type and industry standard contracts.
Proven competency in operational delivery of safe systems of work and health and safety management.
Security clearance eligibility and ability to maintain MOD security provisions as required for the role.What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive