Wastewater Network Technician at Southern Water

Winchester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jun, 26

Salary

46000.0

Posted On

08 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sewer Lining, Infiltration Reduction, Site Operations Oversight, Real-Time Design Adjustment, Stakeholder Management, Contractor Management, Commercial Reporting, Programme Delivery Support, Contract Documentation, Supplier Pricing, Community Meeting Attendance, Wastewater Investigation, Rehabilitation Techniques, Driving

Industry

Utilities

Description

Closing Date 2026-01-26 Job Title: Wastewater Network Technician Location: Hampshire (travel required across catchments) Contract Type: Full time, permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: Up to £46,000 depending on skills and experience Please note: Internally known as Wastewater Field Engineer About the role We’re excited to introduce a brand-new role that sits at the heart of our wastewater network operations. Acting as the vital link between our communities and our infrastructure, you’ll uncover and resolve network issues that may have been hidden until now. This is a rare chance to shape a role from the ground up, influencing how we work with contractors, customers, and key stakeholders. If you’re passionate about wastewater networks, keen to have a bigger say in strategic projects, and ready to drive meaningful change, this could be the perfect next step. We’re looking for a motivated and knowledgeable Wastewater Network Technician to take charge of sewer lining and infiltration reduction programmes across multiple catchments. This is a practical, hands-on role where you’ll be on the ground making decisions, adapting designs, and ensuring our contractors deliver exceptional work. You’ll work closely with project managers, internal teams, and the community, keeping everything running smoothly, safely, and efficiently. What you will be responsible for: Overseeing daily site operations and contractor activities Making real-time design adjustments based on site conditions Working with customers, Highways Authorities, and internal teams Supporting commercial reporting and programme delivery Assisting with contract documentation and supplier pricing Coordinating with Operations and Asset Management colleagues Attending local community meetings to gain insight and offer support Additional requirements specific to the role Some out-of-hours work may be required to attend community or stakeholder meetings Travel across multiple sites within your allocated region What you’ll bring to the role: Essential Experience working with sewer networks Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to act as a public-facing representative for the organisation Understanding of contractor management Full UK driving licence Desirable Experience adapting designs or making technical decisions on-site Knowledge of wastewater investigation or rehabilitation techniques About Southern Water 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 colleagues can make a meaningful impact, influence key decisions, and help shape long-term value for our communities. Our commitment to inclusion At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need. If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but you’d like to hear about other opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself: https://wd3.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/southernwater/SouthernWater/introduceYourself 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. #LI-SC1 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

The technician will be responsible for overseeing daily site operations and contractor activities, making real-time design adjustments based on site conditions, and supporting commercial reporting and programme delivery. This role involves working closely with customers, Highways Authorities, and internal teams to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient operations.