Regional Liaison Engineer at Southern Water

Chichester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Feb, 26

Salary

45000.0

Posted On

03 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Wastewater Treatment Processes, Operational Delivery, Project Delivery, Stakeholder Management, Communication Skills, Technical Documentation Interpretation, Project Management, Commissioning Experience, Operational Handover, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chartered Engineer Status, Strategic Mindset, Adaptable Approach

Industry

Utilities

Description

Closing Date 11/09/2025 Job Title: Regional Liaison Engineer Location: Chichester Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Up to £45k depending on experience Travel Requirement: Regular travel across sites (driving license required) Are you ready to make a real impact in wastewater treatment? We’re looking for a Regional Liaison Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in connecting Wastewater Treatment Operations with Capital Delivery. This is a unique opportunity to influence the design and delivery of major infrastructure projects, ensuring they meet operational needs and deliver long-term value. Key Purpose As a Regional Liaison Engineer, you’ll act as the operational voice throughout the lifecycle of complex, high-value wastewater treatment projects. You’ll ensure that designs are practical, resilient, and aligned with our strategic goals, supporting seamless integration into live operations and long-term asset performance. What You’ll Be Doing Champion operational requirements from concept design through to commissioning and handover. Review and influence engineering designs to ensure they are operable, maintainable, and cost-effective. Provide expert input during detailed design and commissioning phases. Ensure safety-critical processes such as Safe Control of Operations (SCO) are planned and compliant. Collaborate with site teams to support mobilisation, construction, and commissioning activities. Facilitate smooth project handovers, ensuring operational teams are fully prepared and confident. What We’re Looking For Strong technical understanding of wastewater treatment processes. Proven experience in operational or project delivery roles within the water industry. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to interpret technical documentation and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Practical experience with commissioning and operational handover. Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering. Or equivalent experience. Chartered Engineer status or working towards accreditation (desirable). Additional Requirements Must be able to hit the ground running, with a strategic mindset and a personable, adaptable approach. A full UK driving license is essential, as regular travel to operational sites is required. Participation in a call-out rota may be required. Join us in shaping the future of wastewater treatment, where engineering meets purpose. Package This role will be full time Monday to Friday 37 hours a week. Participation in a call-out rota may be required. Southern Water operate a hybrid approach to working between the office location, site, and home. We are offering a salary up to £45,000 depending on skills and experience as well as other benefits including: • Company and performance-related bonus • 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 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-Hybrid #LI-HM2 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 Regional Liaison Engineer, you will champion operational requirements from concept design through to commissioning and handover. You will review and influence engineering designs to ensure they are operable, maintainable, and cost-effective.