At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape and manage Southern Water's automation ecosystem with cutting-edge platforms.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking team at Southern Water, focused on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible hours, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities in a supportive and collaborative culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving automation and AI solutions in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Strong experience with Power Platform and RPA; Azure knowledge is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 49200 - 60000 £ per year.
Location: Durrington (with some travel to Falmer)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week) open to discussing flexible Start Finish times to support work-life balance
Hybrid: Minimum 2 days onsite
Salary - £49,200 - £60,000
Role Overview
As an Automation Platform Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping and managing Southern Water’s growing automation ecosystem. Working within the Process Automation Centre of Excellence, you’ll take ownership and administration of core platforms like Power Platform, RPA, and Azure services — ensuring they’re secure, scalable, and ready for enterprise use. You’ll partner closely with architecture, cloud, and security teams to define standards, improve performance, and support the rollout of AI and Copilot-driven solutions. This role combines hands-on platform engineering with strategic input, giving you real influence over how automation and AI are adopted across the business.
Essential Skills Experience
- Strong experience with Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, Copilot Studio, Microsoft 365 Admin, Power Platform Admin, Agent 365)
- Background in RPA / automation platforms
- Experience with Azure Integration
Automation Platform Engineer employer: Southern Water
Southern Water is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a flexible work environment that supports work-life balance. With a strong focus on innovation within the automation sector, employees have the opportunity to engage in meaningful projects that shape the future of water management while benefiting from a collaborative culture and access to cutting-edge technology. Located in Durrington, with the added advantage of hybrid working, Southern Water fosters a supportive atmosphere where your contributions are valued and recognised.
