Delivery lead

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Southern Water
Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.
Lead delivery of reactive and planned water works, ensuring safety and compliance.
23 days ago ago
ÂŁ45,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
2,092 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water Services
Wastewater Services
Sewage Treatment
Water Treatment
Infrastructure Maintenance
Leak Detection
Customer Support
Environmental Services
Sector Specialisms
Water Resources
Wastewater Networks
Sewer Services
Water Treatment
Water Filtration
Drinking Water Systems
Water Purification
Residential Water Services
Role
What you would be doing
stakeholder liaison
risk management
safety compliance
strategic planning
contractor coordination
maintenance management
  • Serve as liaison between site operations and project teams.
  • Contribute to risk management strategies and regulatory compliance.
  • Support high-risk works and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
  • Provide input into long-term site operational strategy.
  • Coordinate contractors and site technicians to align with operational needs.
  • Manage day-to-day delivery of reactive and planned maintenance works.
What you bring
iosh
h&s
communication
problem solving
water industry
meica systems
  • IoSH Managing Safely or equivalent H&S qualification.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Health & Safety awareness including CDM regulations.
  • Ability to influence across all levels and support contract delivery.
  • Proven experience delivering complex projects in the water industry.
  • Strong technical knowledge of water processes and MEICA systems.
Benefits
Information not given or found
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
2.25 million
Customers Served
Serving 2.25 million customers since privatisation in 1989.
0.5 GL
Drinking Water Pumped
Pumps over 0.5 GL of drinking water daily.
ÂŁ72m loss
Operating Loss
Experienced a ÂŁ72 million operating loss in March 2024 due to rising costs.
  • Constructs reservoirs, pipelines, sewage treatment upgrades, and implements contingency measures like importing water during droughts.
  • Specializes in large-scale water infrastructure, operational delivery, and environmental engineering across the South East.
  • Notably fined for misreporting sewage spills; offers guided tours of Victorian sewers and public access to historic reservoirs.
Culture + Values
  • “Working differently” – using new technology and nature‑based solutions
  • “Collaborating with community partners”
  • “Showing leadership on key environmental issues”
  • “Engaging with customers, stakeholders and partners to maximise opportunities”
Environment + Sustainability
24% by 2025
Renewable Energy Target
Target to generate 24% of own renewable energy by 2025.
75% by 2035
Storm Overflow Compliance
Aiming to achieve 75% compliance by 2035 to reduce storm overflow spills.
ÂŁ7.8B Capital Plan
Environmental Investments
ÂŁ7.8 billion capital plan from 2025-2030 focusing on new technology and nature-based solutions.
Three‑Star EPA
Environment Agency Rating
Aiming for a three-star Environment Agency rating by 2025 following a two-star rating in 2022.
  • On track to generate own renewable energy and buying accredited renewable energy since 2021.
  • Fleet electrification targets: cars/vans by 2035, HGVs via low-carbon fuels by 2040.
  • Investing ÂŁ1.5 billion in Clean Rivers & Seas to reduce storm overflow spills and achieve full compliance by 2050.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • No publicly available strategic DEI goals or gender‑related statistics found
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