Asset Integrator in Chatham

Location: Chatham, Kent (Flexible)

Contract Type: Permanent (Hybrid) Hours: 37

Salary: From £40,800 depending on skills and experience

About the role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to support the Asset Integration and Handover Manager in delivering technical and practical support across our Capital projects. This is a key role that ensures all projects are designed, constructed, commissioned, and handed over in alignment with processes and procedures, while fostering a streamlined, collaborative approach with Operations.

What you will be responsible for:

• Asset Integration plays a crucial role in our Engineering Department by ensuring that new assets delivered by project teams are smoothly transitioned into maintenance and operations.
• The role will focus on ensuring that assets meet business objectives, regulatory requirements, and operational standards while maximising the benefits for Southern Water.
• You will ensure that all assets are defect-free, properly documented, and that operational and maintenance personnel are fully trained.
• Provide technical input to Project Managers and Design teams, influencing designs regarding operability, maintainability, health and safety, system integration, and compliance.
• Collaborate with ETS, Delivery teams, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to offer support and advice related to commissioning and handover.
• Ensure all parties adhere to a set of common processes and procedures for the management of commissioning and handover within Construction.
• Oversee document control and quality assurance, ensuring all relevant manuals, certifications, and asset data are completed before handover.
• Maintain accurate records of construction and process defects, ensuring that any issues are promptly addressed with the Project Manager and Design teams.
• Review and audit the effectiveness of operator, maintenance, and ICA training, ensuring compliance with H&S requirements and proper documentation.
• Review and agree on takeover test documentation and manage the defect register throughout the test and post-test periods.
• Liaise with contractors to ensure the timely submission of H&S and SCO documents, ensuring that all audits and H&S visits are completed.

A full, UK Driving licence & access to a vehicle is required as you will be expected to travel across sites in Kent.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Background in technical support, project management, or engineering would be highly beneficial.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams.
• Driving licence to attend site visits.
• Understanding of Health and Safety best practice.

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.

Our mission is to protect and enhance life through water—and we need passionate people to help us achieve it. If you’re inspired by our purpose and believe you can contribute, apply today. You don’t need to meet every criterion; what matters most is your drive to make a difference.

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: Introduce Yourself.

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.