Contract Performance Engineer at Southern Water in West Sussex, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

stakeholder management

Build strong and effective working relationships with Contractors, Operations and other stakeholders

Requirements

mechanical/electrical

contract management

cost management

h&s

risk compliance

negotiation

Mechanical/Electrical Experience and or Qualifications
A good understanding/experience of maintenance work and reactive requirements
Good negotiating ability
Strong influencing skills
Understanding of supplier/contractor relationship management
Skills in cost management and budget monitoring
Skills in cost analysis
Ability to secure high levels of service from contractors ensuring contractor awareness of service and H&S requirements.
Strong financial awareness
Skills to deliver cost effective solutions that meet the needs of Operations and Customers requiring a high degree of liaison between site owners / Customer and contractors and directly leading to delivery of stretching objectives
Sound knowledge of environmental considerations.
Experience of SW operations
Sound H&S knowledge to support delivery of maintenance work and reactive activities commercial effectiveness and business expertise
Thorough knowledge of contract conditions
Contract management Experience and or Qualification
Business Skills
Knowledge of contract conditions and their applications
Risk and Compliance awareness with understanding of the risks associated with maintenance work and reactive work on operational activities e.g. wastewater compliance, pollutions, water quality etc.
Sound knowledge of maintenance work
Understanding of the H&S risks associated with different work streams and individual jobs.

Benefits

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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.

£72m loss

Operating Loss

Experienced a £72 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.

£7.8B Capital Plan

Environmental Investments

£7.8 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 £1.5 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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