Wastewater Strategy Treatment Solutions Manager
The Wastewater Treatment Solutions Manager plays a critical role in protecting public health and upholding environmental standards across Northern Ireland. This position leads the development, implementation, and optimisation of wastewater treatment strategies, ensuring NI Water’s assets operate efficiently, sustainably, and in full compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.
Combining technical acumen, regulatory awareness, and strategic foresight, the role directly supports NI Water’s ambition to become a World Class utility — one that is smarter, more resilient, carbon neutral, and operationally excellent. It also contributes to wider societal outcomes, including a healthier population, a growing economy, and a flourishing natural environment.
Key personal responsibilities include:
Identifying and prioritising enhancement needs across wastewater treatment works (WWTWs) and major pumping stations
Diagnosing root causes of performance or compliance issues
Leading the optioneering and evaluation of technically and economically viable solutions
Defining and specifying key engineering parameters to inform investment planning and delivery
Applicants MUST be able to demonstrate in their application and where necessary at interview:
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
1. Candidates must be able to provide proof of qualification by application closing date
A 3rd level qualification (e.g. HNC/HND/Degree) or equivalent in a relevant area e.g. scientific, engineering, business related subjects AND a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Wastewater treatment, leading projects with evidence of delivering successful outcomes against agreed objectives, and budget in excess of £100k.
OR (in the absence of a 3rd level qualification)
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Wastewater Treatment, leading projects with evidence of delivering successful outcomes against agreed objectives, and budget in excess of £100k.
2. Demonstrable experience of defining, documenting and delivering complex wastewater treatment solutions, including business case approval, securing external support, delivery of key project plans and management reports.
3. Demonstrable experience in assisting to develop and document new or revised Business Processes and Policy Documentation.
4. Proficient in the use of IT including Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Word and Power BI (or equivalent application) with experience in using data analytics to inform decision making.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
In the event of a large number of applications, in the first instance, candidates may be short-listed on the following desirable criteria:
1. Professional Qualification through ICE, CIWEM or Engineers Ireland or equivalent
What is on Offer
Salary
This Band 4 role offers a competitive remuneration package with a salary scale of £44,264 - £59,018 per annum (pay award pending).
The starting salary will normally be at the first point of the scale. Salaries are reviewed annually effective 1st April.
Location
Westland, 40 Old Westland Road, Belfast, BT14 6TE.
What we Offer
Generous annual leave and public/privilege holidays
Flexible working and family friendly policies
Hybrid Working (applicable to some of our roles after three months following onboarding and training)
Occupational sick pay
Employee assistance programmes
Cycle to work scheme
One of the largest corporate volunteering schemes in NI
Award winning health and wellbeing programme which focuses on supporting four key area of employee health; Physical, Mental, Social and Financial
How to Apply
To submit your application, please click the APPLY icon.
For additional information about the role please download a Candidate Brief, available below.
Closing date for submission of Applications: Monday 18th May 2026 10.00am
Interview Dates: Friday 29th May 2026, Monday 1st June 2026