At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to manage water and wastewater applications, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Company: Join Southern Water, a leader in transforming the UK's water industry.
- Benefits: Permanent contract, hybrid working, and a chance to influence major strategic decisions.
- Other info: Diverse workplace committed to innovation and long-term value creation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on environmental performance and service resilience.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering and knowledge of water industry standards required.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
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Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37, Monday to Friday 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.
To lead the effective management and delivery of developer-related water and wastewater applications (including Developers, New Appointments and Variations (NAVs), and Self-Lay Providers (SLPs)), ensuring compliance with industry regulations, company standards, and agreed service levels.
- Lead and manage a team of Technical Coordinators and Application Advisors, ensuring the efficient assessment, coordination, and approval of water and wastewater applications.
- Oversee the timely technical review of developer designs by approved design partners, ensuring compliance with Codes for Adoption, Water Industry Act requirements and Self-lay accreditation standards.
- Represent Southern Water in engagement with developers, customers, NAVs, SLPs, and external stakeholders, ensuring the company’s technical and commercial position is effectively communicated and upheld.
- Provide technical leadership and support for complex or non-standard developer applications, including identifying and guiding appropriate engineering solutions.
- Good understanding of civil engineering design principles and construction techniques relevant to water and wastewater infrastructure.
- Strong knowledge of water industry standards, including Codes for Adoption, Building Regulations, Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM).
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.
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 this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Our Commitment to Diversity.
We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. 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.
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.
Quality Technical Co-ordinator in Worthing employer: Southern Water
Southern Water is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises environmental sustainability and compliance. With a focus on employee growth, the company provides opportunities for professional development in the utilities sector, all while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working model. Join us in making a meaningful impact on water management and environmental protection in a supportive and innovative environment.
