MCERTS Flow Coordinator in Chichester

**Location:** Hybrid working approach with flexibility to cover regional needs (Kent, Hampshire, and Sussex)

**Employment Type:** Fixed term contract (until July 2027)

**Hours:** 37 hours per week

**Salary:** up to £40,000 (depending on skills and experience)

There has never been a more important time to join Southern Water. As we move through **AMP8**, we are delivering one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes in the industry, focused on improving environmental performance, service resilience and long‐term affordability for customers.

**About the role** We are looking for an MCERTS Flow Coordinator to join our Environmental Monitoring & Reporting team. In this role, you will work to ensure Southern Water meets its obligations under the Environment Agency’s Measurement Certification Scheme (MCERTS). You’ll be instrumental in verifying data accuracy, coordinating inspections, and driving continuous improvement in flow monitoring and reporting.

**What you will be responsible for**

• Data Verification & Compliance: Ensure flow and Event Duration Monitoring (EDM) data is accurately reported to the Environment Agency (EA).
• Certification Coordination: Assist in MCERTS certification, working closely with operational teams and external inspectors.
• Technical Support: Provide expert advice on flow measurement, event duration monitors, and wastewater processes.
• Regulatory Projects: Support the delivery of flow monitoring schemes under the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP).
• Quality Assurance: Maintain and improve the MCERTS management system and associated processes.

**What you’ll bring to the role**

• A degree in science, engineering, or environmental studies (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in the utilities sector, preferably in water and wastewater.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, regulation, and permits.
• Strong analytical skills and experience handling large data sets using Excel or similar tools.

As part of this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring compliance with Environmental Permits, specifically by monitoring and reporting on:

• Total Daily Volume (TDV): The total amount of water discharged or treated within a 24-hour period.
• Flow Passed Forward (FPF): The volume of water successfully processed and moved through the wastewater treatment process.
• Storm Event Duration Monitoring (EDM): The tracking of stormwater overflows, helping ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation.

At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

**Our Commitment to Diversity** We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

**Additional information** In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years. Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment checks, including security vetting. Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.

**Interested in the role?** We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration. We truly appreciate every application. Please note, that due to the volume of interest, we may not be able to provide personalised feedback to all applicants.

**Our Benefits**

• Company and performance-related bonus
• Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution
• Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary
• Health benefits through a Cash Plan
• Two paid community volunteering days a year
• 25 days annual holiday
• Occupational health service
• Retail discount app
• We offer competitive maternity leave, and flexible return to work options

**Everybody Welcome** We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know.

**Need flexibility in your work?** Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?