Process Reliability Engineer (Hampshire)

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Southern Water
Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.
Drive asset reliability and reduce downtime in wastewater operations.
9 days ago ago
ÂŁ45,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Peel Common, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
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
documentation
rcm strategies
performance monitoring
compliance
team collaboration
reliability studies
  • Create and maintain documentation for reliability strategies, maintenance procedures, failure analysis, and SOPs.
  • Develop and implement Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM) strategies to optimise asset performance.
  • Monitor and review maintenance strategies using asset performance data, surveillance, and KPI trending.
  • Ensure compliance with legislative and environmental standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in asset reliability.
  • Apply industry standards and best practices in asset engineering.
  • Conduct reliability studies including FMECA (Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis) and RCA (Root Cause Analysis).
What you bring
fmeca
rca
wastewater ops
process engineering
asset management
stakeholder engagement
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
  • Strong knowledge of FMECA, RCA, and Reliability Block Diagrams
  • Ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines
  • Background in wastewater operations, including equipment and process knowledge
  • Proven Industrial Qualification/Experience in Process Engineering discipline
  • Logical and analytical mindset with strong planning capabilities
  • Proven experience in analysing, operating, and maintaining assets
  • Experience in driving reliability improvements within regulated environments
Benefits
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
  • Occupational health service
  • Full funded eye tests
  • Digital GP service
  • Two paid volunteering days a year
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
  • Company and performance-related bonus
  • Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
  • Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
  • Life assurance equal to 4x salary
  • Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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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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Process Reliability Engineer (Hampshire) at Southern Water in Peel Common, England, United Kingdom