Sewer Network Engineer

Southern Water

. Engage with customers to understand problems and identify solutions .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeAshford • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £36,000 - £39,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and investigative skills to assess and manage asset risks within the wastewater industry, effectively collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve complex cases. Proficient in interpreting data and creating actionable plans to prevent recurring issues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Wastewater Industry KnowledgeAnalytical Problem SolvingStakeholder EngagementReport WritingData Interpretation

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Hard Skills

Investigation SkillsData InterpretationTechnical Knowledge of WastewaterMap ReadingAsset Risk Management

Soft Skills

Great Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationIndependent Work Initiative

Tools & Technologies

IT Literacy

Certifications & Qualifications

Full Driving LicenceCriminal Record Check (DBS)

Industry Keywords

Wastewater NetworksCustomer EngagementAction PlansComplex Case Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage with customers to understand problems and identify solutions
Work with wastewater departments to determine root causes of pollution, flooding events, and customer-related issues
Write reports documenting findings
Create action plans to prevent recurring issues
Assess and manage asset risks
Work across internal and external departments and stakeholders
Operate independently and collaboratively
Participate in an out-of-hours rota
Investigate complex cases through to resolution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Full driving licence essential
IT literate
Great communication skills
Ability to interpret data from an array of data sources
Sound investigation skills
Competent use of systems including map reading
Ability to manage complex cases through to resolution
Ability to work effectively in a team and independently under own initiative
Practical skills and good technical knowledge of the wastewater industry
Understanding of wastewater networks beneficial
Experience working with internal and external stakeholders beneficial
Analytical approach to understanding, describing, and solving real-world problems
Evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK
Criminal record check (DBS)
Verification of employment and/or education history for the past three years
Successful completion of pre-employment checks and security vetting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company van provided
Personal development opportunities
Permanent employment
37 hours per week
Core hours Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00
Out-of-hours rota arrangement
Reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process