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Closing Date

2026-07-03

Job Title: Network Engineer

Location: East Worthing (West Sussex Region)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37

Salary: Up to £40k depending on skills and experience

About the role:

This role will involve the management and review the site activities of Southern Water contracting partners carrying out reactive work on wastewater infrastructure assets to ensure that work is undertaken in accordance with health and safety requirements, contract conditions, design specifications, other company rules and regulations, relevant legislation and construction best practise as well as ensuring the Southern Water customers and the general public is effectively managed throughout.

What you will be responsible for:

Key activities include the conduct of field investigations into various Sewerage related incidents such that solutions can be identified and appropriate action taken to resolve these issues.

The Network Engineer is a key link between the Operational Sewerage Teams and Asset Teams to ensure that day to day operational issues and Sewerage related incidents are understood and appropriate maintenance put in place.

• Internal Flooding & Pollution Incidents – Key activity incident dependant
• The role will be area based and will require Network Engineer's at the request of their Team Leader, the control desk, the Pollution Team and/or the Reactive Sewers Management team attend to Flooding incidents and Pollution incidents.
• On internal flooding incidents they will be required to liaise with the customer during the incident keeping them informed as to the actions our service providers are taking to resolve incidents, manage the customer’s expectations, and advise them on any recourse they may be entitled to as a result of any damages and inconvenience.
• On Pollution incidents they will be required to liaise with the EA and the pollution team and the Service Provider to ensure that pollution incidents are resolved quickly with the minimum impact to the environment and the public.
• They will be required to work closely with the EA in all aspect of the incident and ensure that the correct categorisation of the pollution is assigned by the EA. Sewer Incident Investigations
• The Network Engineer will also be a key link between the Operational Sewerage Teams and Asset Teams to ensure that day to day operational issues and Sewerage related incidents are understood and appropriate maintenance put in place
• They will be required to take on cases of sewer related incidents to investigate root causes and identify corrective actions required in terms of investment or maintenance regimes
• They will use data such as CCTV footage, still images and SW records
• There will be a requirement to work closely with the Reactive Sewers Capa Investigation Technician Asset Manager to identify hot spot areas and repeat blockages etc are resulting on escalating reactive work costs which may be better responded to with a longer-term solution requiring investment approval
• Investigation will also extend in such areas as infiltration, land drainage and un-lawful connections
• A proactive approach is required from the Network Engineer's in terms of future prevention of blockages

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential

• A full, UK drivers’ licence
• A fundamental knowledge of sewers systems is required
• A functional knowledge of the Reactive Sewers end to end process
• A functional knowledge of the SIRF, PIRF & MGIS process is required
• A functional knowledge of CSMS & Ellipse is required
• An understanding of NRSWA legislation is required
• Skills and Competencies on reactive incidents critical behaviours will be to provide the customer/public and EA confidence and assurance that an incident is being handled efficiently and effectively and that their best interest are being addressed

Qualifications:

• BTEC / HNC in Civil Engineering and substantial experience OR minimum of extensive years relevant experience.

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

“Your potential matters more than a perfect checklist. If this role excites you and you believe you can make an impact, we want to hear from you! Skills can be learned—passion, drive, and fresh perspectives are what truly set candidates apart. Don’t hesitate—take the leap and apply!”

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 (myworkdaysite.com- 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.