Head of Planning - Bioresources

We're looking for a strategic and technically astute leader to drive the development of in-AMP and long-term investment plans for our Bioresources business. In this pivotal role, you’ll collaborate across the organisation to optimise asset performance, tackle future demand, and ensure compliance with evolving regulations like the Industrial Emissions Directive. We’re looking for someone to create value, drive innovation, and deliver sustainable outcomes for customers.

What you’ll be doing as a Head of Planning - Bioresources

Having an effective and efficient Bioresources service is crucial for Thames Water to be successful, as it enables the wider wastewater treatment business to be compliant and to contribute towards carbon reduction by providing an alternative source of energy.

• Act as programme sponsor for the outcomes of investment in Bioresources in AMP8.
• Be one of a small number of Company representatives to shape industry and government policy and thinking.
• Ensure In-AMP asset plans are aligned to longer-term system plans, strategic themes, and company-wide plans.
• Proactively contributing to the recovery plans for bioresources – taking the initiative and visibly working cross-function to support work to improve asset resilience and to reduce the cost of failure relating to sludge assets.
• Work collaboratively across the business to develop and gain funding for asset plans – e.g. for assets close to the end of life and requiring specific asset care plans and a clear long-term investment plan to support them.
• Key contributor for PR29 and gaining buy-in/ input to the development of enhancement cases and core capital maintenance allowances to deliver front-line services.

What you should bring to the role

• We're looking for a visionary leader with a proven track record in Bioresources and senior-level asset management, ideally within the utilities sector.
• You’ll bring energy, commercial acumen, and a customer-first mindset to drive strategic development and transformational change.
• Strong financial expertise and the ability to influence across a regulated, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Lead business planning cycles and inspire teams to deliver lasting impact.
• Degree level or equivalent, appropriate professional body qualification.
• Best practice Asset Management, e.g., IAM qualifications with prior experience.
• Demonstrated success in managing and optimising Bioresources.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £95,000 per annum.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Car Allowance.
• Annual Bonus.
• Private Medical Health Care.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world's water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.