Closing Date
2025-09-23

Wastewater Network Delivery Engineer

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum based on experience

Location: South Coast - We require x1 Delivery Engineer based in Kent and x1 Delivery Engineer based in either Kent, Sussex, Hampshire or IOW

The successful applicant must have a full UK driving licence.

About the Role

Are you ready to make a real impact in wastewater operations? We're looking for a proactive and technically minded Delivery Engineer to join our Wastewater Networks team. You'll play a key role in ensuring our reactive maintenance service partners deliver high-quality, cost-effective work that meets Southern Water's standards and keeps our sewer network running smoothly.

What You'll Be Doing

• Oversee and govern work requests from service partners and internal teams.
• Collaborate with customer case teams, planners, engineers, and contractors to resolve issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and strategic incentives.
• Monitor contractor performance, compliance, and health & safety standards.
• Review job volumes, costs, and escalate high-value or delayed cases.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including customers, contractors, and local authorities.
• Ensure timely delivery of work orders and manage backlogs.
• Provide cover for other regional engineers during absences.

What We're Looking For

• Strong technical understanding of sewer networks and the implications of work required to address asset failures, along with repair techniques.
• Knowledge of NRSWA, CDM regulations, and health & safety risks.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interpret management data and balance customer needs with cost efficiency.
• Collaborative, resilient, and able to work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We offer a competitive salary, development opportunities, and a chance to contribute to essential infrastructure that serves millions.