South East Water Uk
Supplies treated drinking water across southeast England via an extensive pipe network.
1 days ago
$60,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Aldershot, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
1,100 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
contractor supervision
kpi monitoring
leak repairs
safety compliance
incident support
work planning
The manager will supervise R&M contractors, monitor and challenge their performance against KPIs, SLAs and targets, and ensure all street works comply with health‑and‑safety and highway legislation. They will manage leak and burst repairs within agreed service levels to meet regulatory leakage goals, maintain regional depots to achieve 100 % safety metric compliance, and coordinate minor work and network‑driven schemes cost‑effectively. Collaboration with the Strategic Contract Manager, Regional Network and Production Managers will support consistent work delivery, financial auditing and streamlined planning, while providing expert operational support during incidents and acting as deputy to the Senior Works Delivery Manager when required.
- Encourage creation and pursuit of new personal growth opportunities.
- Contribute to a sustainable water supply now and for the future.
Requirements
management
highway
health‑safety
water network
team management
3-year experience
We are seeking an experienced Network Services Manager to oversee safe, efficient and compliant water network operations across our region. This critical operational role bridges strategic planning and on‑the‑ground delivery, providing rigorous oversight of repair and maintenance contractors to ensure work is completed safely, on time, within budget and in line with contractual, regulatory and health‑and‑safety requirements.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in water distribution and network systems, at least three years of team management and supervision experience, and holds recognised qualifications in management, highway management and health‑and‑safety. A proven track record of delivering water repair and maintenance contracts, managing third‑party contractors, and recent practical knowledge of main‑laying practices is essential.
Applicants should submit their CV via our careers website and must have the legal right to work in the UK. All offers are subject to background, identity and employment reference checks, and recruitment agencies should only engage with us upon explicit invitation.
- Recognised qualification in Management and Supervision.
- Management and Supervisory certificate in Highway Management.
- Certified in Health and Safety management for field teams and contractors.
Benefits
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, encouraging creativity across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity, and ensuring equal opportunities and fair treatment throughout recruitment, employment and career progression.
Our benefits package includes an excellent stakeholder pension scheme with up to 10 % employer contribution, five weeks of holiday plus bank holidays (rising to six weeks with service), flexible annual leave options, paid volunteering days, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, health cash plan, life assurance and a range of wellbeing‑related benefits.
The role offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000, a car allowance and Operational Manager standby payment.
- A place to be your authentic self, build deeper connections and belong.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
- pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.
Overview
520 million litres
Daily water delivery
The company supplies over 520 million litres of treated and tested drinking water each day.
£433–489 million
Infrastructure investment
The company is investing £433–489 million between 2020 and 2025 to upgrade treatment works and expand networks.
500,000 tests
Annual quality checks
A 24/7 laboratory in Farnborough conducts over 500,000 quality tests annually to ensure water safety.
£200 million boost
Funding injection
The company received a £200 million funding boost in June 2025 to support its operations and growth.
- Founded in 1992 and restructured by merger in 2007, it has grown into a major regional water supplier.
- Draws from aquifers, rivers and reservoirs, treating at some 83 works before distribution.
- Project pipeline includes new reservoir at Broad Oak (operational by 2033), treatment works upgrades in Maidenhead and Maidstone.
- Focuses on network resilience—leak detection teams, smart meters, and buffer storage tanks to reduce interruptions.
- Environmental engagement includes working with farmers, monitoring SSSIs, and using dogs to protect wildlife during works.
- Privately owned under a mix of pension and trust entities.
- Notably endured a significant regulator investigation after households experienced supply failures and hosepipe bans.
Culture + Values
- Employees are actively encouraged to become guardians of the environment—‘every action counts’ underpins all operational performance
- Commitment to health, safety and wellbeing: ‘We are compliant with health and safety regulations’ and ‘Ensure fair pay, reward and recognition for all our employees’
- Transparency of reporting and trusted corporate governance embedded in operations
- Emphasis on collaboration and partnerships: working with customers, communities, supply chain and academic/science organisations to deliver shared solutions
- Innovation-led mindset: integrates internal and external collaboration via Ofwat Innovation Fund to tackle sector-wide challenges
Environment + Sustainability
38% reduction
CO₂ Emissions
Achieved a 38% reduction in carbon emissions between 2015 and 2020.
98% Emissions Target
Operational Emissions
Targeting a 98% reduction in operational emissions by 2030, compared to 2018/19 levels.
12,637 Trees
Tree Planting
Planted 12,637 trees in one year, exceeding the annual target by 56%.
4% Fleet Electric
Electric Vehicles
4% of a 400-strong fleet consists of electric vehicles, with plans to expand via salary-sacrifice schemes.
- Published routemap in July 2021 detailing measures: energy efficiency, renewables, nature-based solutions, direct emissions reduction, and green energy procurement.
- Solar PV on ~20 sites planned, with battery storage pilots to support resilience and renewables.
- 25-Year Environment Plan (H25) focuses on safe water, climate change adaptation, sustainability of natural environment, and partnership working.
- Operational performance metrics: zero water deficit; zero breaches of abstraction/discharge consents; 1 pollution incident (2018/19); carbon emissions per customer at 36.3 kg CO₂e/year in 2018/19.
Inclusion & Diversity
- Member of UN‑backed ‘Race to Zero’ campaign—no DEI goals evident on public site
- No explicit DEI strategy, targets or gender breakdown publicly disclosed via website or LinkedIn