Technical Strategy Specialist (Metering)

Liaison with external suppliers of equipment associated with Metering activities, to encourage new product development, product improvement and innovation to support the optimization of asset health

Support the Delivery Strategy Manager Manager on Industry wide national working groups and projects as required.

Act as a Subject Matter Expert across metering policies and support the Delivery Strategy Manager with updating these in line with business, operational and regulatory needs.

Responsible for the data impact assessment of all industry change impacting Smart Delivery.

Support as a SME in the analysis / development of existing processes, procedures and methods to promote efficient business and systems practices through standardisation, improvement and simplification in line with market codes and metering strategy.

Responsibility as SME for internal business plans and initiatives from across UU that impact smart metering delivery.

Support with defining and delivering a Metering strategy that translates into delivery of both an excellent customer journey and delivery of wider business objectives covering demand management.

Use technical knowledge to proactively suggest ideas to enhance existing processes through collaboration and continuous improvement

Extensive knowledge of metering processes including SMART installation and meter connectivity.

Strong understanding of the regulatory and statutory requirements placed on UU by OFWAT and MOSL in relation to Smart Meter installations.

Knowledge of regulatory commitments made as part of the Water Resource Management Plan and the impact metering is due to have on this.

Experienced in stakeholder management working with both internal and external partners.

Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and optimise business processes.

Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation abilities

Commercial awareness and sound financial understanding