Wastewater Field Engineer

Overview

Job Title:

Wastewater Field EngineerLocation:

1 x Kent, 1 x Sussex and 1 x Hampshire – Travel across sitesSalary:

up to £42,000 depending on skills and experienceClosing Date:

04/09/2025About the Role

We''re looking for a skilled and motivated

Wastewater Field Engineer

to join our team and lead the delivery of sewer lining and infiltration reduction works across multiple catchments. This is a hands-on role where you''ll supervise site activities, adapt designs in real-time, and work closely with contractors, customers, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality outcomes. You''ll also support the Project Manager with commercial oversight and programme deliverables and collaborate across teams to ensure data and documentation are accurately captured.Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day site operations and contractor activitiesImplement dynamic design changes based on site conditionsLiaise with customers, Highways Authorities, and internal stakeholdersSupport commercial management and programme reportingAssist with contract documentation and supplier pricingCoordinate with Operations and Asset Management teamsAbout You

Prior experience working with sewer networksStakeholder ManagementDriving LicenceUnderstanding of Contractor ManagementUnderstanding that there will be possible out-of-hours working to attend meetings with external stakeholdersWhy Join

This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on wastewater infrastructure and environmental outcomes. You''ll be part of a collaborative team committed to innovation, safety, and sustainability. We value diversity, and we''re building a workplace where everyone can thrive.Package

We are offering a salary of up to £42,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Benefits include:Company and performance-related bonusGenerous pension up to 11% company contribution25 days annual leaveLife assurance equal to 4x salarySalary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)Health Cash PlanFull funded eye testsTwo paid volunteering days a yearOccupational health serviceDiscounts with over 800 popular retailersDigital GP serviceStudy support may be available for job-related qualificationsCompetitive maternity leave and flexible return to work optionsCycle to work schemeAdditional Information

Does this opportunity excite you but you''re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ''normal'' office hours aren''t possible given your personal circumstances? While we can''t accommodate every flexible working request, we''ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support, because when problems appear, fixing them is our top priority. Joining the Southern Water family means you''ll become part of our incident support team. During your interview, your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position.Privacy Statement:

Please note: If you are an existing Southern Water employee, you will need to confirm within your application that your Manager is aware of your application. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered.#LI-Hybrid ..... full job details .....