Southern Water
Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.
Area Risk Specialist
Identify and assess risks to wastewater assets, producing management plans and reports.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this role you will identify risks that could affect wastewater business objectives across the full asset lifecycle and help produce Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans. You will collaborate with Operations, Delivery Teams, the Environment Agency, OFWAT and local authorities, supporting regulatory performance and high‑quality wastewater recycling. You will apply consistent risk identification, scoring, analysis, prioritisation and reporting processes aligned with our asset‑management, risk and resilience frameworks. Using key data sets you will assess asset needs, conduct thorough risk and resilience assessments, and contribute to regulatory submissions and business updates. The position also involves improving asset‑management systems, maintaining high health‑and‑safety standards, and facilitating evidence‑based discussions with stakeholders. • Evaluate risks and hazards against business drivers and targets to assess short‑ and long‑term resilience. • Consistently meet timescales and ensure high‑quality output through effective organization and task prioritization. • Apply high numeracy, literacy and IT proficiency with meticulous attention to detail. • Analyze varied data sources to produce actionable insights for decision‑making. • Translate data into clear, accurate reports that support investment and regulatory submissions.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸risk assessment
- ▸data analysis
- ▸asset management
- ▸regulatory reporting
- ▸wastewater planning
- ▸stakeholder collaboration
What You Bring
The role requires strong analytical capabilities and the ability to produce clear, accurate reports that inform investment decisions. Experience with wastewater processes or assets and a background in utilities, engineering or risk‑focused environments is advantageous. • Demonstrate self‑starting initiative, a positive can‑do attitude, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders both remotely and on‑site. • Leverage advanced Excel and Word skills for data analysis and reporting. • Desirable: knowledge of wastewater processes or assets and experience in utilities, engineering or risk‑based environments.
Requirements
- ▸excel
- ▸word
- ▸analytical
- ▸collaboration
- ▸wastewater
- ▸utilities
Benefits
The Area Risk Specialist role is based in the Hampshire area, with the option to work from our Chichester or Budds Farm offices on a hybrid schedule (three days in the office and the remainder remote). A full driving licence is required for site visits. This permanent position offers a 37‑hour week and a salary up to £48,000, dependent on experience. Southern Water is investing £7.8 bn between 2025‑30 to enhance resilience, sustainability and service excellence, offering you the chance to influence strategic decisions and drive long‑term value. We are committed to diversity and inclusive hiring, flexible working where possible, and provide robust incident‑support expectations. Joining us means access to personal growth, professional development and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on communities and the environment.
Work Environment
Hybrid