Southern Water
Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.
CBM Engineer
Implement and analyse condition‑based maintenance for Southern Water assets across sites.
Job Highlights
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive engineer to improve the reliability and performance of Southern Water’s assets through route‑based condition monitoring and fixed sensors, ensuring efficient and sustainable operation. Key duties include executing condition‑based monitoring techniques such as thermography, vibration analysis, ultrasound emission and oil analysis, reporting findings via the asset management platform, analysing data to produce corrective maintenance plans, conducting root‑cause analysis on complex failures, and continuously refining monitoring processes.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸condition monitoring
- ▸thermography
- ▸vibration analysis
- ▸data analysis
- ▸root cause
- ▸asset reporting
What You Bring
The CBM Engineer (Route‑Based) position is a permanent full‑time role offering up to £48,000 depending on experience, with a 37‑hour work week. The role requires travelling to various Hampshire sites or working from an office, and a valid driving licence is essential; a company van and tools are provided. Successful candidates will have strong experience in analysing, designing, operating or managing assets, excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines, and a logical, analytical mindset complemented by a collaborative and flexible approach. Technical expertise should cover vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic testing and oil analysis, with familiarity in reliability methods like RCM and FMECA, predictive maintenance strategies, and an understanding of predictive analytics, machine learning and failure prediction models; wastewater knowledge is desirable. The role requires awareness of risk identification and resolution planning, as well as knowledge of statutory compliance standards. Preferred qualifications include ISO 18436‑accredited training in vibration analysis, infrared imaging, ultrasonic testing and oil analysis, while candidates with an ONC or OND in engineering or equivalent experience are also considered, and training will be provided if needed.
Requirements
- ▸vibration
- ▸thermography
- ▸ultrasonic
- ▸oil analysis
- ▸rcm
- ▸iso 18436
Benefits
Southern Water offers a hybrid working model between offices, sites and home, a competitive salary up to £48k, and a comprehensive benefits package that supports personal and professional wellbeing. Our company is committed to diversity, inclusion and a purpose‑driven culture where every employee can thrive. We value continuous growth, innovation and incident support, offering flexible working arrangements where possible and encouraging employees to contribute to a fair and positive future. • Company and performance-related bonus • Generous pension up to 11% company contribution • 25 days annual leave • Life assurance equal to 4x salary • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service) • Health Cash Plan • Full funded eye tests • Two paid volunteering days a year • Occupational health service • Discounts with over 800 popular retailers • Digital GP service • Study support may be available for job‑related qualifications • Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options • Cycle to work scheme
Work Environment
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