Performance Manager - Water

​Performance Manager – Water Operations

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

We are supporting a leading utilities organisation in the appointment of a Performance Manager to oversee the operational performance of key water treatment sites.

This role is ideal for a hands-on people manager with a background in water treatment, water hygiene, or a related utilities environment, who has a passion for improving team performance and driving operational standards.

You will play a critical role in performance, embedding best practices, and ensuring sites operate safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage operational teams across water treatment sites, ensuring high performance and accountability

• Drive improvements in team productivity, engagement, and overall site standards

• Identify performance gaps and implement practical solutions to improve output and efficiency

• Oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory and health & safety requirements

• Support and develop team members through coaching, mentoring, and performance management

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure operational targets and service levels are achieved

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across all areas of site activity

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in a people management role within:

• Water treatment

• Water hygiene

• Utilities / industrial operations

• Demonstrable experience improving or turning around team performance

• Strong leadership skills with a hands-on, front-line approach

• Good understanding of health & safety and regulatory environments

• Ability to engage, motivate, and develop operational teams

• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills

Desirable

• Experience working on or managing water treatment plants

• Knowledge of compliance, water quality, or environmental standards

• Relevant industry qualifications (e.g. water hygiene, operations, H&S)

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to take ownership of site performance and make a visible impact

• Join a stable and growing organisation within the utilities sector

• Clear progression opportunities for the right individual

• Supportive environment with a focus on development and improvement