Network Engineer in Worthing

Location: East Worthing (West Sussex Region)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37

Salary: Up to £40k depending on skills and experience

About the role: This role will involve the management and review of the site activities of Southern Water contracting partners carrying out reactive work on wastewater infrastructure assets to ensure that work is undertaken in accordance with health and safety requirements, contract conditions, design specifications, other company rules and regulations, relevant legislation and construction best practice as well as ensuring the Southern Water customers and the general public are effectively managed throughout.

What you will be responsible for:

• Conducting field investigations into various sewerage related incidents to identify solutions and take appropriate action.
• Acting as a key link between the Operational Sewerage Teams and Asset Teams to ensure day-to-day operational issues and sewerage related incidents are understood and appropriate maintenance is put in place.
• Attending flooding and pollution incidents as required, liaising with customers and relevant teams to manage expectations and resolve issues efficiently.
• Investigating root causes of sewer related incidents and identifying corrective actions required in terms of investment or maintenance regimes.
• Using data such as CCTV footage, still images, and SW records to support investigations.
• Working closely with the Reactive Sewers Capa Investigation Technician Asset Manager to identify hotspot areas and repeat blockages.
• Taking a proactive approach to prevent future blockages.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• A full UK drivers’ licence.
• A fundamental knowledge of sewer systems.
• A functional knowledge of the Reactive Sewers end-to-end process.
• A functional knowledge of the SIRF, PIRF & MGIS process.
• A functional knowledge of CSMS & Ellipse.
• An understanding of NRSWA legislation.
• Skills and competencies to provide confidence and assurance to customers/public and EA that incidents are handled efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications:

• BTEC / HNC in Civil Engineering and substantial experience OR minimum of extensive years relevant experience.

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.

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.

Our Benefits:

• Company and performance-related bonus
• Generous pension
• Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary
• Health benefits through a Cash Plan
• Two paid community volunteering days a year
• 28 days annual holiday
• Occupational health service
• Retail discount app
• Competitive maternity leave, and flexible return to work options

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.