Water Asset Specialist

Summary

• Water Asset Specialist
• Based at Manchester Airport
• Permanent position
• Competitive salary and great benefits

Why MAG?

Every year, Manchester Airport connects over 30 million passengers with more than 200 destinations across the globe. As the third largest airport in the UK, Manchester is also in the top 20 airports in Europe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, Manchester Airport supports over 19,000 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region. 

Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities.  Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities. 

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including: 

• Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs 
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays 
• Free parking 
• Subsidised public transport 
• Huge range of company discounts 
• 2 volunteering days per year 
• Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 
• Care Concierge service  

The role

In this role you’ll be responsible for the development of Manchester Airports wider water system infrastructure, which includes distribution systems, foul, surface water and grey water systems and surface water containment systems, to support airport requirements for growth, service delivery, efficiency and environmental compliance. You’ll work collaboratively with the wider Utilities team which forms part of the Manchester Airport Asset Management team and support on the development of capital investment plans by assessing asset condition, whole life cost modelling and criticality of assets. You’ll also specify maintenance and service delivery requirements for potable, surface water and foul network infrastructure.

What will make you successful in the role?

We are looking for someone with experience working with water networks, ideally in a similar complex commercial operation with significant environmental risks, and a qualification in a relevant subject such as plumbing or building services. You’ll also need to be commercially astute and proficient in asset management software (eg. Maximo) along with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate and influence others.