Location
Hybrid working from either Hampton or Orpington, London

Hours
Full-time, Monday–Friday (36 hours per week)

Salary
£62,215 to £75,000 per annum depending on experience

About the Role
At Thames Water, every decision we make helps to shape the future of water for over 16 million people. Supplying billions of litres daily, we’re committed to delivering vital services while protecting our environment and communities. As our System Planning Lead, you will play a strategic role in building resilient water systems for generations to come.

In this influential position, you will lead a team to develop dynamic, system-wide in-AMP Asset Plans and Capital Maintenance plans. You will champion the in-AMP work required to enable targeted investment prioritisation with Operations and wider stakeholders, ensuring decisions are driven by risk and outcome-based thinking.

Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the development and delivery of strategic and in-AMP Asset Plans at catchment, site, and system levels.
- Overseeing the planning and justification of Capital Maintenance interventions and risk mitigation options to prioritise spend effectively.
- Ensuring your team maintains a deep understanding of asset risk positions and supports mitigation strategies across the lifecycle, from identifying needs to supporting delivery and handover.
- Driving long-term planning that underpins future price reviews by surfacing critical asset risks.
- Influencing strategic investment and cultural transformation towards a proactive, lifecycle-focused approach to asset planning.

Joining Thames Water means becoming part of a supportive, innovative team where your strategic vision makes a tangible difference. You will help create sustainable water management strategies and enjoy career growth, professional recognition, and a comprehensive benefits package including car allowance, annual bonus, generous pension scheme, private medical healthcare, and various wellbeing and financial benefits.

Experience
Strong leadership and management experience with the ability to inspire teams and drive meaningful cultural change. Solid understanding of asset management, engineering, or related best practices. Proven ability to identify opportunities for improvement and proactively drive solutions. Good grasp of regulatory frameworks and external factors impacting water and wastewater management.

About you
Exceptional communication skills, able to convey complex information and influence senior stakeholders. Strategic thinker passionate about building resilient water systems and driving cultural transformation towards lifecycle-focused asset planning.

Qualifications
Ideally degree-qualified or possessing significant equivalent experience. Professional membership is an advantage. Driving licence and access to a car are required.