Incident Containment Logistics Lead at Southern Water in Worthing, England, United Kingdom | From GBP35,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

resource inventory

metrics monitoring

resource deployment

containment planning

tech innovation

post-incident review

Develop and implement pollution prevention strategies and action plans based on learnings and risk scanning.
Liaise with Logistics to ensure an up-to-date inventory of containment resources (e.g., booms, pumps, absorbents) and their locations.
Monitor and report on pollution metrics, trends, and outcomes. Enabling situation awareness towards escalation and de-escalation triggers and documents.
Drive efficient and timely deployment of resources to prevent pollution/compliance issues alongside mobilising containment in line with the demand.
Develop and maintain rapid-response containment plans tailored to various pollution scenarios and sites
Ensure contractor resource onsite is compliant from log on to log off to prevent pollution alongside ensure cleanups and mitigation are completed quickly closing out all the risks.
React swiftly to emerging blockers (e.g., weather, site access, equipment failure).
Collaborate with field teams to improve asset performance and resilience.
Liaise with Nova Team, PCL’s and field resources during and after incidents.
Support innovation in pollution detection, sampling, and control technologies
Lead post-incident reviews on the containment plan and response.
Leverage historical incident data and personal experience to anticipate likely blockers (e.g., access issues, equipment failure, resource delays).

Requirements

data integration

analytical skills

environmental management

wastewater knowledge

proactive intervention

communication

Data Integration: The ability to integrate multiple data sources (e.g., SCADA, weather, asset condition, customer calls) to build a comprehensive risk picture.
Analytical Skills: The ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights is crucial.
Proven experience in environmental management, pollution control, or Wastewater/Water operations.
Working with Sensitive Environments: Experience working with bathing waters, SSSI sites, or similar sensitive environments is important
Communication and Coordination: Excellent communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams are necessary.
Ability to undertake challenging conversations and drive positive change
Logistical back: knowledge of the wastewater sector and available services to mitigate risk
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proactive Intervention: Skills in developing and initiating containment strategies ahead of failure and coordinating with field teams and control centres to deploy resources pre-emptively.
Environmental linked qualification

Benefits

1 Stand-by, 3 Nights, 6 Off
4 Days, 2 Stand-by, 4 Off
1 Stand-by, 4 Nights, 7 Off
3 Days, 3 Stand-by, 4 Off

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

Articles

Careers at Southern Water

Sustainability at Southern Water

Customer Service Information

Role

Description

resource inventory

metrics monitoring

resource deployment

containment planning

tech innovation

post-incident review

Develop and implement pollution prevention strategies and action plans based on learnings and risk scanning.
Liaise with Logistics to ensure an up-to-date inventory of containment resources (e.g., booms, pumps, absorbents) and their locations.
Monitor and report on pollution metrics, trends, and outcomes. Enabling situation awareness towards escalation and de-escalation triggers and documents.
Drive efficient and timely deployment of resources to prevent pollution/compliance issues alongside mobilising containment in line with the demand.
Develop and maintain rapid-response containment plans tailored to various pollution scenarios and sites
Ensure contractor resource onsite is compliant from log on to log off to prevent pollution alongside ensure cleanups and mitigation are completed quickly closing out all the risks.
React swiftly to emerging blockers (e.g., weather, site access, equipment failure).
Collaborate with field teams to improve asset performance and resilience.
Liaise with Nova Team, PCL’s and field resources during and after incidents.
Support innovation in pollution detection, sampling, and control technologies
Lead post-incident reviews on the containment plan and response.
Leverage historical incident data and personal experience to anticipate likely blockers (e.g., access issues, equipment failure, resource delays).

Requirements

data integration

analytical skills

environmental management

wastewater knowledge

proactive intervention

communication

Data Integration: The ability to integrate multiple data sources (e.g., SCADA, weather, asset condition, customer calls) to build a comprehensive risk picture.
Analytical Skills: The ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights is crucial.
Proven experience in environmental management, pollution control, or Wastewater/Water operations.
Working with Sensitive Environments: Experience working with bathing waters, SSSI sites, or similar sensitive environments is important
Communication and Coordination: Excellent communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams are necessary.
Ability to undertake challenging conversations and drive positive change
Logistical back: knowledge of the wastewater sector and available services to mitigate risk
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proactive Intervention: Skills in developing and initiating containment strategies ahead of failure and coordinating with field teams and control centres to deploy resources pre-emptively.
Environmental linked qualification

Benefits

1 Stand-by, 3 Nights, 6 Off
4 Days, 2 Stand-by, 4 Off
1 Stand-by, 4 Nights, 7 Off
3 Days, 3 Stand-by, 4 Off

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found