Northumbrian Water Group has announced the appointment of Blair Mitchell as its new Assets Director, reinforcing its leadership team as it advances a major capital investment programme.
Mitchell brings over three decades of experience in the water industry, spanning both utility operations and the supply chain. In his new role, he will lead the company’s Assets Directorate, taking responsibility for asset management and the delivery of its ongoing £3.6 billion, five-year investment plan. The programme is now entering its second year and is central to the company’s long-term strategy.
His professional background includes a 20-year tenure at Scottish Water, where he began his career, as well as recent experience as Managing Director of Water at WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm. This combination of client-side and consultancy expertise is expected to support the delivery of complex infrastructure projects.
Mitchell will oversee operations across Northumbrian Water’s service areas in the North East of England, as well as in the South East, where the company operates under the Essex & Suffolk Water brand.
Commenting on his appointment, Mitchell said: “I’m excited to be joining such an ambitious company as Northumbrian Water Group and returning to the client side of the industry. I’m looking forward to the challenge of delivering the investment programme across the next four years and beyond, working with a range of partners to ensure we continue to provide the best possible water and wastewater services for our customers and communities.”
Heidi Mottram, Chief Executive of Northumbrian Water Group, welcomed the appointment, stating: “Blair is bringing a wealth of experience to the role of Assets Director, and we are excited to welcome him to our Executive Leadership Team. At a time when we are more integrated than ever before with our technical and delivery partners, Blair’s knowledge and understanding of both sides of that relationship will be vital to the success of our ambitious programme of investment.”
