Catchment Specialist, Water Quality Wastewater Interactions at Southern Water

Lewes, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

45000.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Environmental Investigations, Water Quality, Catchment Management, Technical Report Writing, Data Analysis, GIS Mapping, Project Management, Regulatory Frameworks, Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Catchment Risk Assessments, Environmental Policy, Monitoring, Consultancy Management, Technical Delivery, Evaluations

Industry

Utilities

Description

Closing Date 2025-11-28 Job Title: Catchment Specialist – Water Quality Wastewater Interactions Location: Falmer, East Sussex (Hybrid/Flexible) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: circa £45,000, depending on skills and experience The Environment & Innovation team is at the forefront of Southern Water’s drive to enhance and protect the environment. Deploying the latest innovative solutions and working in partnership with our customers and stakeholders, the team takes a holistic approach to managing water quality and flow across the region. The portfolio has rapidly expanded from £50million to over £2 billion in the next 10-year period. This is a fast-paced team that is now expanding to continue to deliver a larger programme of sustainable and innovative solutions. A brand-new position has been created to join our Environment & Innovation team as a Catchment Specialist – Water Quality Wastewater Interactions. Job Overview As a Catchment Management Specialist within our Catchment Strategy Team, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering strategies, projects and actions that influence our 5–50 year strategic plans. Your work will focus on catchment-scale enhancements to water and environmental quality, with a particular emphasis on the interaction between water quality -for drinking water- and wastewater systems, and collaboration with internal stakeholders and Catchment Partnerships. Technical Management - support technical delivery and reporting to meet regulatory requirements. Provide evaluations and recommendations on environmental measures to mitigate predicted challenges. Technical Expertise - act as a subject matter expert on catchment management, water quality, and environmental policy. Scope and evaluate projects for delivery via specialist frameworks. Collaboration - work cross-functionally to identify synergies and efficiencies across projects and plans such as the Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans Engagement - build relationships with regulators , water companies, industry groups, and Catchment Partnerships. About You Proven experience in environmental and water quality investigations and catchment management planning/delivery. Strong technical report writing and review skills. Knowledge of water sector operations and regulatory frameworks. Ability to manage multi-disciplinary projects to high standards and deadlines. Experience with water quality monitoring, data analysis, GIS mapping, and dashboard reporting. Experience managing consultancy teams and technical work delivery. Degree (and ideally a Master’s) in Environmental Science or related discipline, or equivalent experience In-depth knowledge of water quality investigations, catchment risk assessments, and translating regulatory requirements into actionable plans. Package This role will be full time Monday to Friday with a hybrid approach to working between our Falmer office and home. We are offering a salary of circa £45,000 as well as other benefits including: Generous pension up to 11% company contribution 25 days annual leave Life assurance equal to 4x salary Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service) Health Cash Plan Full funded eye tests Two paid volunteering days a year Occupational health service Discounts with over 800 popular retailers Digital GP service Study support may be available for job-related qualifications Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options Cycle to work scheme Private Medical Insurance (Senior Levels Only) Join our Environment & Innovation team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers and the environment. Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role? Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support – because when problems appear, fixing them is our top priority. That’s why our people join together and support when and however needed to make sure our customers get the service they deserve. Joining the Southern Water family means you’ll become part of our incident support team. During your interview, your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position. Privacy Statement: Please note: If you are an existing Southern Water employee, you will need to confirm within your application that your Manager is aware of your application. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered. #LI-AC1 #LI-Hybrid Our purpose is big. Our impact is huge. And we know that every single one of us has the power, through our actions, to positively change society and the environment for good. It’s why careers with us have real meaning. Because, if you’re driven and ambitious, we can offer you huge opportunities for personal growth, professional development and constant innovation. Forever evolving. Forever focused on doing the right thing, we empower and encourage everyone to play to their strengths and to help us shape a fair and positive future for all. We believe in Water for Life. If you do too, Dive Right In. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support – because when problems appear, fixing them is our top priority. That’s why our people join together and support when and however needed to make sure our customers get the service they deserve. Joining the Southern Water family means you’ll become part of our incident support team. During your interview, your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position. Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?

Responsibilities

As a Catchment Management Specialist, you will shape and deliver strategies and projects that enhance water and environmental quality. Your role will involve collaboration with internal stakeholders and Catchment Partnerships to address wastewater interactions.