Job Description
The Capex Planner will be responsible for the creation and validation of the Wholesale Wastewater Operational investment plan for 2025-2030. Utilising strong analytical and data handling skills, the Capex Planner will create a bottom-up asset level framework which aligns internal and manufacturer recommended maintenance activities, to create a time-based investment programme. Working alongside Operational and Asset Management teams to validate the plan to ensure the plan has a high degree of accuracy and incorporates real world asset conditions.

Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Creation of an asset data led framework to inform the next investment plan; align with maintenance strategy with SW standards or manufacturer recommendations.
• Liaison with Data Team and front-line Operations to ensure framework matches real world conditions and priorities.
• Report on weekly / monthly (as appropriate) plan progress to seek feedback and devise strategies to get back to plan. Reporting and escalation of blockers to key stakeholders within the business
• Respond to Ad hoc requests for technically driven management information

The Capex Planner role will ensure key stakeholders are kept informed and actively consulted.

Person Requirements
• Undergraduates looking to take a year out in industry as part of their degree course
• Pursuing studies in: Environmental Science, Data Science, Engineering, Geography or similar related degrees

• Excellent analytical and numeric skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strategic, forward looking & planning capabilities
• Strong technical problem-solving expertise, attention to detail, holistic understanding of interactions within complex scenarios
• Flexible & open to change / new ways of thinking
• Excellent communication & strong organisational skills
• Tenacity & ability to work at pace to deadlines with good attention to detail
• Clear logical thinker empowered to make decisions and drive to resolution
• Desirable to have someone who is interested in improving the environment overall
• Awareness of the water sector

Company
Southern Water provides essential services to 4.6 million customers across Sussex, Kent, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. They recognise the importance of what they do, and it’s reflected in their purpose: to provide water for life to enhance health and wellbeing, protect and improve the environment and sustain the economy.

Interested in applying?
If you think you’ve got what it takes to undertake this exciting and dynamic opportunity, apply now!

Apply by sending in your up-to-date CV and a cover letter highlighting your interest in the role, company and why SW should pick you.

* Student Employment Services are acting as an agent on behalf of their client Southern Water to source candidates for this role