Project Engineer – Rising Main Analytics

Southern Water

. Improve the reliability and resilience of rising mains across the region through integrated analysis of operational, telemetry, and condition-based maintenance datasets .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeFalmer • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £50,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analyzing complex analytical and telemetry datasets to improve the reliability of rising mains, while developing intervention strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation of solutions.

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Complex Analytical Dataset AnalysisTelemetry Data InterpretationRising Main Operation UnderstandingTechnical Recommendation DevelopmentCross-Functional Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisIntervention PlanningPerformance DiagnosisQuantitative Evidence Interpretation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Analytical PlatformsTelemetry Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

DBS CheckSecurity Vetting

Industry Keywords

Rising MainsTransient PressuresPump ControlsAsset ManagementOperational Context

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Improve the reliability and resilience of rising mains across the region through integrated analysis of operational, telemetry, and condition-based maintenance datasets
Identify emerging failure risks, including transient pressures, asset deterioration, pump performance issues, and system instability
Develop intervention plans to prevent bursts and failures
Define intervention strategies for individual rising mains
Work with operational, asset, and engineering stakeholders to agree solutions
Oversee contractors delivering site interventions
Analyse analytical platform outputs and telemetry datasets to identify pressure transients, abnormal operating conditions, and emerging risks
Develop and run data-led models of rising main behaviour to determine root causes of abnormal operation
Brief and oversee contractors implementing calming and control solutions, ensuring safe, effective, and specification-compliant delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience working with complex analytical or telemetry datasets within an engineering, asset, or operational context
Proven ability to interpret data to diagnose performance issues and failure modes
Experience developing technical recommendations based on quantitative evidence
Ability to work across multiple teams, including operations, engineering, and external contractors
Understanding of rising main operation, transient pressures, and pump controls
Evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK
Successful criminal record check (DBS)
Verification of employment and/or education history for the past three years
Successful completion of security vetting and pre-employment checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid/flexible working
Permanent contract
37 hours, Monday to Friday
Security and pre-employment checks
Reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process