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Southern Water

Regional Liaison Engineer

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Southern Water
Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.
Act as operational voice in wastewater treatment projects, ensuring practical and resilient designs for seamless integration into live operations.
23d ago
£40,000 - £40,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Ashford, 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
project handover
sco compliance
design review
site collaboration
operational advocacy
expert input
  • Facilitate smooth project handovers, ensuring operational teams are fully prepared and confident.
  • Ensure safety-critical processes such as Safe Control of Operations (SCO) are planned and compliant.
  • Review and influence engineering designs to ensure they are operable, maintainable, and cost-effective.
  • Collaborate with site teams to support mobilisation, construction, and commissioning activities.
  • Champion operational requirements from concept design through to commissioning and handover.
  • Provide expert input during detailed design and commissioning phases.
What you bring
degrees
commissioning experience
driving license
wastewater treatment
chartered engineer
  • Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering. Or equivalent experience.
  • Practical experience with commissioning and operational handover.
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • A full UK driving license is essential, as regular travel to operational sites is required.
  • Proven experience in operational or project delivery roles within the water industry.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Strong technical understanding of wastewater treatment processes.
  • Chartered Engineer status or working towards accreditation (desirable).
  • Must be able to hit the ground running, with a strategic mindset and a personable, adaptable approach.
Benefits
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Two paid volunteering days a year
  • Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Company and performance-related bonus
  • Full funded eye tests
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Occupational health service
  • Life assurance equal to 4x salary
  • Digital GP service
  • Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
  • Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
  • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
  • 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
  • proof of eligibility to live and work in the uk
  • current proof of address (dated within last 3 months)
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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