Performance And Efficiency Lead

Southern Water • Worthington, MN

2d • $54,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a Performance & Efficiency Lead to help drive operational, environmental and financial improvements across the Wastewater directorate. You’ll be part of the team responsible for delivering the Operational CAPEX Programme, working closely with Operational, Engineering, Finance, Commercial and Assurance teams to enhance performance, strengthen governance, and ensure compliant investment decisions.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of governance processes, policy interpretation and compliance frameworks.
• Experience in reactive maintenance governance, rapid approvals and ensuring audit‑ready documentation.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with proficiency in MS Excel and data visualisation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.
• Experience conducting root‑cause analysis and transforming data into actionable insights.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of wastewater assets and operational processes.
• Field, operational or technical experience within utilities or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Capturing, analysing and interpreting data to identify trends, risks and efficiency opportunities across programmes of work.
• Owning and leading the governance framework for reactive investment approvals, ensuring clarity, consistency and compliance.
• Delivering regular performance reports for the Wastewater Leadership Team, highlighting risks, insights and mitigation plans.
• Facilitating engagement across operational teams through meetings, workshops, site visits and performance updates.
• Supporting monthly forecasting, variance analysis and performance reporting for operational and project teams.
• Partnering with programme sponsors and risk specialists to shape each stage of the Operational CAPEX Programme.
• Challenging and supporting decision‑makers across Operations, Engineering, Finance, Commercial and Assurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees