Senior Water Utilities Technician
Keeping our water flowing Purpose and scope of the role: Tetra Tech’s Water Consultancy is seeking experienced Water Utilities Technicians to join the Clean Water team in Scotland. You will lead a team of two – yourself and a Network Technician, to operate and survey clean-water assets, install and maintain monitoring equipment, and collect water samples for our client. You will also be expected to trouble-shoot any problems that may arise. Daily duties include valve and hydrant operation, mobile data capture, adherence to CALM procedures and accurate reporting to support network performance and regulatory compliance on multi‑site programmes. Your impact in this position: You will provide essential operational data that directly informs water quality interventions and network resilience. In the short term you will ensure reliable sample collection and equipment operation; over the medium term you will contribute to improved monitoring coverage and operational efficiency; longer term opportunities include progression to senior field roles, specialist sampling or asset commissioning positions within regional programmes. Core capabilities: Skills, qualifications and experience: Expected: full UK driving licence and utilities or mechanical/electrical/telecoms background. Work patterns & locations: Field‑based role across Scotland with regular site travel; early starts, occasional night shifts to begin with but this has the potential to change in Apr-27; and occasional periods away from home. #LI-MM1 #Water
Desirable: prior clean‑water experience and mobile data capture familiarity. Mandatory: DBS check and drug & alcohol testing.
Why join Tetra Tech?
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.
We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.
In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.
Senior Water Utilities Technician in Stepps employer: Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment for hydrogeologists looking to make a meaningful impact in the groundwater and geothermal sectors. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have opportunities to develop your project management and leadership skills while working on diverse projects across Great Britain and Ireland. The company promotes a collaborative culture that values innovation and creativity, ensuring that every team member can contribute to sustainable solutions in a flexible and hybrid working setting.
