Southern Water
Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.
About
-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.
Open Positions (71)
Storm Overflow Technician
Maintain, monitor and improve storm overflow systems to reduce spills and protect environment
Controller
Monitor and control sewage works, manage alarms and coordinate resources.
Professional Development Coach- Scientific
Design and deliver training, coaching, and competency programs for water science staff.
Area Risk Specialist
Identify and assess risks to wastewater assets, producing management plans and reports.
STC Process Operator
Operate wastewater treatment and pumping stations, ensuring compliance and maintenance.
Senior Process Scientist
Senior Process Scientist providing technical support and optimisation for wastewater sites.
Water supply operator for IOW
Operate and maintain water supply sites, ensuring compliance and service delivery
Senior Quanity Surveyor
Senior Quantity Surveyor managing cost, procurement, and contracts for large water projects.
Senior Nature Based Solutions Specialist
Lead chalk stream restoration and nature‑based projects, managing delivery and stakeholder engagement.
SuDS Programme Lead - East
Lead delivery of sustainable drainage systems in Kent, partnering with authorities.
Service Design & Transition Manager
Design and transition new or changed IT services into operational environments for Southern Water
Head of Health & Safety
Lead health & safety strategy, oversee teams, ensure compliance and drive culture.
Collections Advisor
Assist customers in debt resolution, negotiate payments, and manage accounts.
ICA Technician
Maintain, calibrate and improve ICA control systems across multiple Southern Water sites.
Tankering Technician
Operate HGV tankers to restore/maintain water supply during emergencies and planned works.
ICA Technician
Maintain and improve instrumentation, control and automation systems for freshwater processing.
ECC Supervisor
Supervise and ensure quality of water infrastructure construction under NEC contracts.
Asset Data Governance Analyst
Manage and improve asset data quality dashboard, support data governance and Azure migration
Lead SharePoint Developer
Lead SharePoint development, design, governance and team management for digital workplace
SharePoint Developer / Administrator
Develop and support SharePoint Online solutions within M365 for Southern Water
Water Quality Technician
Collect and test water/wastewater samples, handle customers, ensure compliance.
Trade Effluent Regulatory Officer
Regulate and monitor trade effluent discharges, ensure compliance, billing, and incident response.
Process Scientist- Wastewater
Technical expert overseeing wastewater compliance, incident investigation, and process improvement.
Senior Quantity Surveyor
Oversee commercial aspects of large infrastructure projects, delivering cost‑effective solutions.
Senior Electronic Security Systems Engineer
Lead design, integration & compliance of electronic security systems for critical water infrastructure.
Assistant Process Scientist
Assist with water quality data analysis, performance checks, and risk management.
Risk Analyst
Analyze risk data across assets, operations, finance and environment to guide decisions
Health & Safety Advisor
Advises on health & safety, supports 24/7 incident response for water services.
Regional Security Advisor
Protect Southern Water's people, assets and operations in the Sussex region.
PMO Analyst
Provide portfolio reporting, governance, and financial analysis for digital transformation projects.
Project Design Lead
Lead design of water infrastructure projects, ensuring fit‑for‑purpose solutions.
Spills Lead
Verify wastewater spills, ensure 24‑hour reporting and real‑time public updates, and develop predictive analytics.
Alarm Optimisation Specialist
Improve alarm and telemetry data quality, optimise alarm estate, support zero pollution goal.
Biodiversity Specialist (Ecology / INNS)
Support biodiversity projects, surveys, and INNS management across Southern Water's region.
Delivery Engineer- Site Inspector
Manage contractor performance, compliance and repair/maintenance processes for Southern Water.
Head of Delivery (Infrastructure)
Lead delivery of £500m wastewater infrastructure programme for Southern Water
Major Projects PMO Senior Cost Controller
Senior cost controller managing budgets, forecasts, EVM for large infrastructure projects.
Project Design Lead
Assist and coordinate design activities for engineering projects at Southern Water
Process Tech (Mech)
Maintain and repair wastewater treatment plants, sludge centres and pumping stations.
Programme Manager - Wastewater
Lead planning and delivery of wastewater environmental programmes across Southern Water.
CBM Engineer (Hampshire)
Provide 24/7 incident support for water services, resolving issues promptly.
Content Specialist
Develop and deliver impactful environmental content for Southern Water’s audience
Water Network Inspector-1
Inspect water network, handle incidents, plan shutdowns, ensure quality.
CBM Engineer (Sussex)
Perform condition‑based monitoring and maintenance planning for Southern Water assets.
Security and Contract Services Manager
Lead security services, manage contracts & suppliers, ensure compliance.
CBM Engineer
Implement and analyse condition‑based maintenance for Southern Water assets across sites.
CBM Engineer
Implement and monitor condition-based maintenance for Southern Water assets.
Project Manager
Lead wastewater non‑infrastructure projects up to £2M, delivering on time and budget.
Wastewater Solutions Data Analyst
Analyze wastewater data to improve performance, reduce pollution, and support sustainability.
Major Projects PMO Cost Lead
Lead cost management and strategy for major infrastructure projects.
ICA Technician
Maintain and improve ICA control systems across multiple fresh water sites.
Programme Design Manager
Lead design delivery for major water infrastructure projects, ensuring safety, cost, and innovation.
Pollution Control Lead
Coordinate response to pollution incidents, monitor performance and ensure environmental compliance.
Electrical Engineer
Design, develop and support electrical systems for water and wastewater projects
Process Operator
Operate and maintain water supply works and pumping stations, ensuring compliance.
Senior Cloud Ops Engineer
Design, implement, and manage Azure cloud infrastructure and operations for Southern Water.
Capital Project Planner
Plan and control capital projects, manage P6 schedules, ensure timely, budget‑compliant delivery
Field Performance Manager
Manage performance, safety and compliance of wastewater assets and teams in a region.
ICA Technician
Maintain, troubleshoot and improve water utility instrumentation, control and automation systems.
Commercial Solicitor
Provide commercial legal services for water infrastructure projects and procurement.
Major Projects PMO Senior Planner
Develop and manage Primavera P6 schedules for major water infrastructure projects.
Process Technician - Electrician
Maintain and repair electrical systems at wastewater and sludge treatment sites.
Process Tech (Elec)
Maintain and repair wastewater treatment facilities, ensuring compliance and standby coverage
Senior Process Engineer
Design and optimise wastewater treatment processes, supporting operations and mentoring staff
Water Quality Maintenance Technician
Perform mains flushing and inspect water network assets to improve water quality.
Major Projects PMO Reporting and Governance Lead
Lead design and governance of performance reporting for large infrastructure projects.
Process Tech (Mech)
Maintain and repair wastewater treatment plants, sludge centres and pumping stations.
Major Projects PMO Planning Lead
Lead strategic planning and scheduling for major infrastructure projects using Primavera P6.
Process Technician
Maintain and repair wastewater treatment works, sludge centres, and pumping stations.
Senior Catchment Hydrogeology Specialist
Lead groundwater hydrogeology, modelling & regulatory work for catchment management.
Smart Metering Customer Contact Manager
Manage Smart Meter customer service, lead team, liaise with partners, improve processes.