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Summary:Are you an engineer looking for a new challenge? Do you want to use your expertise to help deliver essential capital projects and make a real impact on a vital service? We're looking for a motivated and experienced Project Engineer to join our dynamic Engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on managing the technical and engineering aspects of multiple projects, from start to finish. You'll be a key part of the team, working alongside the Project Manager to ensure quality, compliance, and successful delivery of our capital investment projects. You'll get to see projects through their entire lifecycle, from the initial idea to completion, while ensuring everything is delivered to the highest standards. The role offers a blend of hybrid working, but you'll also be out and about, travelling to our sites across the South East Water supply area to see the projects you're working on come to life.<h4>Main Responsibilities</h4><ul><li>Prepare, schedule, and coordinate assigned engineering projects.</li><li>​Monitor compliance with all applicable codes, practices, and performance standards.</li><li>Interact daily with clients to understand their needs and represent them in the field.</li><li>Perform quality control on all aspects of the work, including budget and schedule, and report on project status.</li><li>Assign responsibilities and support the project team.Collaborate with the project manager and other participants to provide technical assistance.</li><li>Review engineering deliverables and initiate corrective actions where needed.</li><li>Liaise with stakeholders to gain approvals and facilitate projects.</li></ul><h4>What you'll need</h4><ul><li>A degree, HNC, or HND in an engineering discipline.</li><li>Proven working experience as a Project Engineer.</li><li>Experience in a water distribution or similar industrial background.</li><li>A strong understanding of CDM 2015 and how it's applied to projects.</li><li>Excellent communication and time management skills.</li><li>A valid UK driving licence.</li></ul><h4>It will be a bonus if you have (desirable)</h4><ul><li>Chartered status or are working towards it.</li><li>Knowledge and experience of water industry standards and specifications.</li><li>Experience with project management software and common data environments.</li><li>Experience with various NEC contracts and their application.</li><li>Experience of working within the water industry.</li></ul>Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time.​ We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.Benefits package:<ul><li>Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.</li><li>5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.</li><li>Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.</li><li>Paid volunteering days.</li><li>Cycle to work scheme.</li><li>Health cash plan.</li><li>Life assurance.</li><li>Wellbeing related benefits.</li></ul>​​ What can you expect from your recruitment?<ul><li>To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career’s website.</li><li>It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.</li><li>Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.</li></ul>​ If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency.Compensation package:£50,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience

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Project Engineer

Summary:Are you a results-driven professional with a knack for business development? Do you want to lead a team and play a key role in growing our commercial lab business? We're looking for a Laboratory Commercial Development Manager to join our team in Farnborough. This is an exciting role where you'll be responsible for identifying, winning, and managing new commercial contracts. You'll be managing existing customer relationships and their expectations, ensuring we meet their needs while also growing our business with new clients. This isn't just about sales; it's about making a real impact by helping us maintain a profitable and successful lab. In this role, you'll be in charge of a portfolio of business worth over £7 million. You'll be the one promoting South East Water as a leader in lab analysis, attending networking events, and finding new opportunities. You’ll be managing a team of direct reports including our lab couriers, commercial account managers, and lab services team. This is a fantastic chance to apply your technical knowledge and commercial skills in a supportive, flexible environment. You'll be working closely with our Lab Manager and other teams, so strong communication skills are a must. A science background is crucial, along with significant experience in account management and sales. You are comfortable pitching our services to customers via a dedicated website, in person events and cold calling. It would be advantageous if you have worked in a UKAS accredited laboratory, but this isn’t essential. If you're a seasoned expert looking for your next big challenge, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.Main responsibilities: <ul><li>Manage existing commercial contracts and income streams, making sure we hit our income, profitability, and service level targets.&nbsp;</li><li>Identify and explore new commercial opportunities, and develop proposals for potential new work.&nbsp;</li><li>Work with our lab teams to successfully implement new commercial contracts.&nbsp;</li><li>Represent South East Water as a leader in laboratory analysis at relevant industry events and forums.&nbsp;</li><li>Manage a commercial budget and ensure it aligns with business goals.</li></ul>What you’ll need:Skills / Qualifications / Experience&nbsp;<ul><li>A degree in a science-related field.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in a similar role with at least 5 years of experience in account management.&nbsp;</li><li>A proven track record in sales and account management.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with people from all backgrounds.&nbsp;</li><li>Budgetary experience.&nbsp;</li><li>The ability to confidently chase up results and challenge processes when needed.&nbsp;</li><li>A proactive and organised approach to your work.&nbsp;</li></ul>It will be a bonus if you have:<ul><li>Experience working in the water industry or with a UKAS-accredited lab.</li></ul>​ We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.Benefits package:<ul><li>Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.</li><li>5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.</li><li>Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.</li><li>Paid volunteering days.</li><li>Cycle to work scheme.</li><li>Health cash plan.</li><li>Life assurance.</li><li>Wellbeing related benefits.</li></ul>​​ What can you expect from your recruitment?<ul><li>To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career’s website.</li><li>It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.</li><li>Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.</li></ul>​ If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency.Compensation package:£50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience + car allowance of £6,254

Laboratory Commercial Development Manager

Summary:Are you a curious and experienced Electrical Engineer looking for a role with real purpose? Do you want to apply your skills to exciting, complex projects that deliver clean, safe drinking water to communities across the South East? You'll be part of a friendly, collaborative team where your expertise is valued and you get to see the tangible impact of your work every day. You'll be involved in all stages of our capital engineering projects, from initial idea through to commissioning, playing a vital role in providing an essential service. Although this role offers flexible/hybrid working (office/home), you will be expected to travel to any location or site within South East Water’s supply areas, as required, as part of the project(s) you are working on e.g. pre-construction and construction phase elements such as scoping or Contractor progress/design review meetings, defect reviews etc.Main responsibilities<ul><li>Development of technical solutions and coordinating work with multi-disciplinary teams {Process, Civil and Mechanical)</li><li>Production of technical reports and the ability to work independently and as a team member to carry out checking, reviews and approval of complex electrical detailed designs, to include calculations, specifications, reports and drawings.</li><li>Analysis of options and selection of technical solutions as appropriate.</li><li>Ensuring contractors designs comply with the latest company specifications and other relevant industry specifications (Wimes, IET wiring regulations etc.) and legislations.</li><li>Development of outline scheme designs</li><li>Assistance in preparation of scheme programmes, estimates and tender documentation</li></ul>You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience<ul><li>HNC or a Degree in Engineering or equivalent training in the relevant area.</li><li>Working towards becoming an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer with the IET.</li><li>Extensive experience in water utilities would be advantageous.</li><li>Ability to work closely with others.</li><li>Technically competent knowing when to refer to others when required.</li><li>Good technical report writing and editorial skills, and good oral communication.</li><li>Detailed knowledge of PLC systems, HMI’s, Variable Speed Drives, Harmonic filtration, data networks, telemetry systems and Standby Generator systems.</li><li>Competent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite - knowledge of Google Workspace would be beneficial.</li></ul>​ We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.Benefits package:<ul><li>Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.</li><li>5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.</li><li>Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.</li><li>Paid volunteering days.</li><li>Cycle to work scheme.</li><li>Health cash plan.</li><li>Life assurance.</li><li>Wellbeing related benefits.</li></ul>​​ What can you expect from your recruitment?<ul><li>To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career’s website.</li><li>It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.</li><li>Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.</li></ul>​ If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency.Compensation package:£42,000 - £52,000 DoE

Electrical Design Engineer

Summary:Join our team as a Catchment Advisor to lead the development and implementation of critical catchment management activities in priority drinking water areas.This multi-faceted role involves close collaboration with statutory and non-statutory stakeholders, including charities, NGOs, landowners, businesses, and the Environment Agency (EA).You'll be instrumental in ensuring regulatory compliance with the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) and supporting Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) obligations. A key focus will be on stakeholder engagement, education, and compliance assurance to protect water resources and address water quality issues.This position plays a vital role in achieving our carbon footprint reduction goals and delivering strong customer value through sustainable water management. You'll also contribute significantly to climate change resilience activities, developing long-term solutions to safeguard drinking water provision and quality for the future.Main responsibilities:<ul><li>Deliver catchment investigation activities and/or catchment no deterioration schemes associated with South East Water’s obligations under the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP).</li><li>Plan suitable monitoring strategies and assess monitoring data from Catchment Scientists to determine sources of pollution, using this information to inform and guide necessary catchment interventions or remedial works.</li><li>Conducting land usage surveys to determine potential pollution hot spots and use this information to educate and change behaviours and activities in external stakeholders’ operations.</li><li>For investigations, undertake hydrological and hydrogeological characterisations reports and produce source-pathway-receptor models. Ensuring that findings and outcomes are used across the business to improve operations.</li><li>Work closely with the Catchment team to record project performance and land owner engagement statistics. Work with these Stakeholders and other internal teams to ensure that planned actions are guided and driven by our environmental plans.</li><li>Advocate and promote the environmental work of South East Water through engagement with stakeholders on an everyday basis as well as the design and delivery of special workshops and events.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Working with our various regulators and guardians to produce technical written reports of a high standard to meet tight regulatory deadlines and highlight the positive works of South East Water.&nbsp;</li><li>Support the business with reactive, emergency environmental advice to minimise environmental impact of work and to reduce the likelihood of environmental prosecutions.</li></ul>You'll need:Skills / Qualifications / Experience<ul><li>​​​Educated to degree level in an environmental / related discipline.</li><li>The ability to understand the diverse world of catchment management.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent Stakeholder management skills – with the gravitas and communication skills needed to explain and gain buy in to complex environmental processes / solutions.</li><li>Demonstrable experience of working within or alongside the water industry to provide catchment management or environmental protection services.</li><li>Experience of working with diverse stakeholder groups in an environmental setting.</li><li>Experience of working within / alongside regulatory bodies.&nbsp;</li></ul>Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time.​ We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.Benefits package:<ul><li>Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.</li><li>5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.</li><li>Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.</li><li>Paid volunteering days.</li><li>Cycle to work scheme.</li><li>Health cash plan.</li><li>Life assurance.</li><li>Wellbeing related benefits.</li></ul>​​ What can you expect from your recruitment?<ul><li>To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career’s website.</li><li>It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.</li><li>Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.</li></ul>​ If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency.Compensation package:£40,000 p.a. (dependent on experience)

Catchment Advisor

Summary:If you’re excellent at working in a team and like to solve problems, this could be the perfect opportunity for you… We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. As a Leakage Technician in our Data PRV team, your main responsibility will be to maintain and repair our leakage data equipment and systems. We use advanced technology to locate and fix leaks to protect our water supply. We are already one of the top water companies in terms of leakage performance, but we constantly strive to improve. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment such as pressure reducing valves, data loggers, and water flow meters. You will also collaborate with colleagues on data logging and leakage projects. It is important that you have a strong customer focus, take pride in your work, and aim for the best outcomes. Ideally, you will have experience in leakage detection, water distribution networks, or water production. A company van will be provided for travel, and all you need is a clean driver's license. You will work 37 hours per week on a shift rota between 7am and 7pm from Monday to Saturday, and there may be occasions when you are required to assist customers outside of regular hours. You may also be put on a standby rota, with hours agreed locally.Main responsibilities:<ul><li>Maintain and repair all leakage data equipment and software systems effectively.</li><li>Maintain PRVs (and similar apparatus) identified by our maintenance program.</li><li>Troubleshoot data issues which could lead to zonal integrity and suspect flows. You’ll work with other department to carry out DMA integrity checks when necessary.</li><li>Perform site surveys, repair, or replace defective data devices and PRV equipment and carryout installation and downloading of loggers as required.</li><li>Assist in the production of reports on data PRV repairs for reporting purposes.</li><li>Change or repair district meters and mechanisms on site in line with valve operating procedures and Health and Safety requirements.</li><li>Liaise with SEW customer contact centre staff, Production Staff, Engineering Staff, and other SEW staff on data / PRV related work and other leakage team activities.</li><li>Assist with South East Water Customers as required.</li><li>Work out of hours, to undertake night work and be available on call as required.</li><li>Perform all administrative requirements of the role (e.g., inputting work onto Nomad, GIS and other corporate systems).</li></ul>You'll need:Skills / Qualifications / Experience<ul><li>Knowledge and experience of pressure reducing values, value operations, flushing and main tracing.</li><li>A valid driving licence</li><li>Able to work in confined spaces and carry out manual handling.</li><li>Know how to manage Health and Safety for teams and contractors.</li><li>Have good communication and customer service skills.</li></ul>It will be a bonus if you have:Skills / Qualifications / Experience <ul><li>Preferably have experience repairing Data equipment and PRV’s</li><li>Have experience in Leakage Detection, Water Distribution or Water Production.</li></ul>​ We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.Benefits package:<ul><li>Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.</li><li>5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.</li><li>Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.</li><li>Paid volunteering days.</li><li>Cycle to work scheme.</li><li>Health cash plan.</li><li>Life assurance.</li><li>Wellbeing related benefits.</li></ul>​​ What can you expect from your recruitment?<ul><li>To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career’s website.</li><li>It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.</li><li>Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.</li></ul>​ If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency.Compensation package:£28,344 - £37,533 depending on experience and company van

Leakage Data PRV Technician

Summary:Do you have a strong understanding of the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) and RSA requirements?Are you adept at critically evaluating environmental reports and providing expert feedback?As RSA Advisor you will support the delivery of the RSA element of the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP).&nbsp;The role will help to direct the work our consultants do for RSA, critically reviewing and challenging reports delivered by consultants with their expert knowledge of at least one of the key subject areas (e.g. hydrogeology, hydrology, geomorphology, aquatic ecology).You will work closely with our catchment scientists to set-up and collect data from our catchments for RSA schemes and understand the need for robust data that stand up to scrutiny.&nbsp;The RSA Advisor will attend regulatory meetings and be able to technically input and challenge discussions with their expert knowledge of subjects. Main responsibilities:<ul><li>Supporting the delivery of RSA WINEP investigations and options appraisal delivered by consultants</li><li>Working alongside consultants to develop catchment monitoring strategies for sustainable abstraction and supporting our catchment scientists and sub-contractors with the delivery of these catchment monitoring strategies. Negotiating land access for surveys.</li><li>Contributing and inputting into regulatory meetings and technically challenging key areas of the discussion to ensure that our abstractions are sustainable and the right outcomes are progressed though to the end.</li><li>Critically reviewing and challenging consultants technical reports through their own sound knowledge of a specialist area.</li><li>Sound decision making skills based on evidence and understanding of evidence collected and modelled.</li><li>Write and coordinate technical reports, communication documents to a high standard to meet robust internal and regulatory deadlines.</li></ul>You'll need:Skills / Qualifications / Experience<ul><li>Technically qualified environmentalist (with a degree, HND or equivalent work related experience) and relevant, demonstrable work experience.</li><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to work alongside multiple departments and regulators.</li><li>Excellent data interpretation skills, reflecting the need to use the data to inform and influence stakeholders.</li><li>Proficient with the use of GIS and spatial data analysis tools.</li><li>Full, clean driving licence and ability to travel across Company region/areas as required.</li><li>Experience of working in water resources / water industry / environmental regulation.</li></ul> It will be a bonus if you have:Skills / Qualifications / Experience<ul><li>Knowledge of Water Industry Water Resource Guidance.</li><li>Specialism in one of the following: hydrogeology, hydrology, hydro-ecology, water industry water resource planning.</li><li>Experience of designing catchment monitoring to answer questions related to abstraction impacts / sustainable abstraction</li></ul>​ We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.Benefits package:<ul><li>Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.</li><li>5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.</li><li>Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.</li><li>Paid volunteering days.</li><li>Cycle to work scheme.</li><li>Health cash plan.</li><li>Life assurance.</li><li>Wellbeing related benefits.</li></ul>​​ What can you expect from your recruitment?<ul><li>To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career’s website.</li><li>It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.</li><li>Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.</li></ul>​ If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency.Compensation package:£40,000 p.a. (dependent on experience)

Restoring Sustainable Abstraction Advisor (RSA)

Summary:Do you want to become a key player in Our MEICA Commissioning Team? Are you seeking a dynamic MEICA role where you can make an impact?As a Site MEICA/Commissioning Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the successful installation, testing, and commissioning of MEICA elements in capital delivery projects. Reporting to the Senior Site MEICA/Commissioning Engineer, you will ensure compliance with company engineering standards and specifications, while liaising with stakeholders to enable effective commissioning activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;We have 2 opportunities to join us - 1 mainly focused on covering our supply area in Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey and another role that will predominantly focus on our Kent and Sussex network.This role involves challenging and innovating current engineering standards to incorporate advancing technologies, identifying hazards and mitigation strategies under Health and Safety/CDM requirements, and maintaining professional relationships with contractors, peers, and internal customers. You will also need to manage and prioritise your own workload while supporting projects across South East Water’s supply areas, which may require travel to various sites.Main Responsibilities:<ul><li>Ensure commissioning and handover plans are complete and robust for each project.</li><li>Support the delivery of high-quality outputs that meet business and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Drive technical excellence in the commissioning of plant and equipment.</li><li>Undertake on-site inspections, surveys, and witness testing to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders and site owners to close out projects successfully.</li><li>Train and ensure Operations teams are familiar with the functionality of new equipment being commissioned.</li><li>Review design solutions and commissioning plans in line with standards, legislation, and specifications.</li><li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with peers, contractors, and internal teams to support project delivery.</li></ul>You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience<ul><li>HNC or Degree in Engineering or equivalent training.</li><li>Substantial experience with MEICA-based installations.</li><li>Extensive technical expertise in MEICA installations and commissioning, with sound judgment in complex scenarios.</li><li>Knowledge and experience of water utility plant and process equipment.</li><li>Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li><li>Strong technical report writing, editorial, and oral communication skills.</li><li>Ability to identify and resolve defects and liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders.</li><li>Competence in reviewing documents such as O&amp;M manuals, RAMS, SAT, and commissioning plans.</li></ul>It will be a bonus if you have:Skills / Qualifications / Experience<ul><li>Working towards EngTech or Incorporated Engineer status.</li><li>Knowledge of PLC, HMI, and VSD equipment and their applications.</li><li>Basic online PLC/HMI code verification.</li><li>Understanding of PLC control networks, SCADA/Telemetry solutions, and NIS Regulations related to site-based software infrastructure.</li><li>Willingness to train in skill sets not currently held.</li><li>Familiarity with Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides).</li></ul>​ We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.Benefits package:<ul><li>Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.</li><li>5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.</li><li>Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.</li><li>Paid volunteering days.</li><li>Cycle to work scheme.</li><li>Health cash plan.</li><li>Life assurance.</li><li>Wellbeing related benefits.</li></ul>​​ What can you expect from your recruitment?<ul><li>To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career’s website.</li><li>It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.</li><li>Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.</li></ul>​ If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency.Compensation package:Salary - £48,000 - £52,000 p.a. (dependent on experience) + Company Van

Site MEICA Commissioning Engineer

Summary:Join our team as a Catchment Advisor in the the Kent region to lead the development and implementation of critical catchment management activities in priority drinking water areas. This multi-faceted role involves close collaboration with statutory and non-statutory stakeholders, including charities, NGOs, landowners, businesses, and the Environment Agency (EA).You'll be instrumental in ensuring regulatory compliance with the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) and supporting Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) obligations. A key focus will be on stakeholder engagement, education, and compliance assurance to protect water resources and address water quality issues.This position plays a vital role in achieving our carbon footprint reduction goals and delivering strong customer value through sustainable water management. You'll also contribute significantly to climate change resilience activities, developing long-term solutions to safeguard drinking water provision and quality for the future.Main responsibilities:<ul><li>Deliver catchment investigation activities and/or catchment no deterioration schemes associated with South East Water’s obligations under the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP).</li><li>Plan suitable monitoring strategies and assess monitoring data from Catchment Scientists to determine sources of pollution, using this information to inform and guide necessary catchment interventions or remedial works.</li><li>Conducting land usage surveys to determine potential pollution hot spots and use this information to educate and change behaviours and activities in external stakeholders’ operations.</li><li>For investigations, undertake hydrological and hydrogeological characterisations reports and produce source-pathway-receptor models. Ensuring that findings and outcomes are used across the business to improve operations.</li><li>Work closely with the Catchment team to record project performance and land owner engagement statistics. Work with these Stakeholders and other internal teams to ensure that planned actions are guided and driven by our environmental plans.</li><li>Advocate and promote the environmental work of South East Water through engagement with stakeholders on an everyday basis as well as the design and delivery of special workshops and events.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Working with our various regulators and guardians to produce technical written reports of a high standard to meet tight regulatory deadlines and highlight the positive works of South East Water.&nbsp;</li><li>Support the business with reactive, emergency environmental advice to minimise environmental impact of work and to reduce the likelihood of environmental prosecutions.</li></ul>You'll need:Skills / Qualifications / Experience<ul><li>​​​Educated to degree level in an environmental / related discipline.</li><li>The ability to understand the diverse world of catchment management.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent Stakeholder management skills – with the gravitas and communication skills needed to explain and gain buy-in to complex environmental processes / solutions.</li><li>Demonstrable experience of working within or alongside the water industry to provide catchment management or environmental protection services.</li><li>Experience of working with diverse stakeholder groups in an environmental setting.</li><li>Experience of working within / alongside regulatory bodies.&nbsp;</li><li>Clean driving licence as occasional visits to other sites will be required.</li></ul>​ We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.Benefits package:<ul><li>Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.</li><li>5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.</li><li>Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.</li><li>Paid volunteering days.</li><li>Cycle to work scheme.</li><li>Health cash plan.</li><li>Life assurance.</li><li>Wellbeing related benefits.</li></ul>​​ What can you expect from your recruitment?<ul><li>To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career’s website.</li><li>It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.</li><li>Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.</li></ul>​ If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency.Compensation package:£40,000 p.a. (dependent on experience)

Catchment Advisor - Kent

Summary:Do you have a passion for delivering process engineering excellence that meets regulatory and quality standards?&nbsp; Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping water infrastructure through innovative process engineering?&nbsp; If this sounds like you, then you’ll want to learn more about this opportunity…&nbsp; We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for.&nbsp; As Process Engineer you will provide and ensure the quality of all deliverables meet SEW and regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for your own technical deliverables whilst providing support and coaching to other staff as required. This includes ensuring that Engineering outputs align with the Asset, Regulatory, Water Quality and Operational strategies of the business.&nbsp;&nbsp; You will be accountable for evaluation and selection of process options during project feasibility and design, incorporating efficiencies and innovation into their solutions to deliver the business need. You will liaise with internal stakeholders as well as collaboratively engage with Contractors as part of the capital delivery programme.&nbsp;&nbsp; Although this role offers hybrid working, you will be expected to travel to any location or site within South East Water’s supply areas, as required, as part of the project(s) you or your team are working on e.g. pre-construction and construction phase elements such as scoping or Contractor progress/design review meetings, defect reviews etc.&nbsp;Main responsibilities<ul><li>Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop and appraise process design solutions for water treatment works. Providing technical solutions and support on complex capital projects, including the production of project scoping documents, Works &amp; Site Information, Design Drawings, CDM Documents and compilation of job packs to required deadlines</li><li>Prepare process design calculations and reviewing Contractor design calculations</li><li>Evaluate Whole Life Cost and TOTEX costings for process solutions</li><li>Develop Process and asset performance guarantees</li><li>Develop robust risk assessed solutions that deliver value to the business</li><li>Ensure quality of deliverables meet business and regulatory needs, including Check and Review of project scopes ensuring they achieve the required outputs and quality standards</li></ul>You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience<ul><li>HNC/HND, Degree level or equivalent, preferably in chemical engineering or a relevant proven scientific or engineering field</li><li>Sound knowledge of the relevant regulations and Process Engineering specific standards and practices.</li><li>Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartered status would be advantageous.</li><li>Knowledge of designing and/or optimising clean water treatment processes, or relevant applicable knowledge/skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills and an ability to collaborate and influence colleagues</li><li>Ability to demonstrate and implement sound engineering judgement, identifying innovative solutions to complex problems</li><li>Competent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite - knowledge of Google Workspace would be beneficial</li><li>Excellent time management skills</li><li>A passion for continuous professional development</li><li>Experience in a relevant technical role within the water industry, ideally focused on clean water treatment processes</li><li>Awareness and understanding of industry standards, regulations and specifications</li></ul>​ We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.Benefits package:<ul><li>Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.</li><li>5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.</li><li>Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.</li><li>Paid volunteering days.</li><li>Cycle to work scheme.</li><li>Health cash plan.</li><li>Life assurance.</li><li>Wellbeing related benefits.</li></ul>​​ What can you expect from your recruitment?<ul><li>To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career’s website.</li><li>It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.</li><li>Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.</li></ul>​ If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency.Compensation package:£40,500 - £45,500

Process Engineer

Summary:Do you want to jump-start your career while earning a well-regarded qualification? Do you have a strong desire to help others?&nbsp; Do you want to be a part of an award-winning team with a meaningful purpose?&nbsp; Then do not pass up this opportunity... We have regular apprenticeship intakes with a guaranteed, permanent position on successful completion. As a Customer Service Apprentice, you will use your entire passion, drive, and willingness to give great service.&nbsp; And with so much variation, you can be sure that no two days will ever be the same.&nbsp; You'll aid with billing inquiries, providing refunds, and setting up payment plans, as well as resolving water supply concerns including leaks and other problems. The Institute of Customer Service has given our Customer Service team the distinction grade.&nbsp; We are one of just 18 organisations in the country to get this coveted honour.&nbsp; As a result, you'll be joining a team that provides their all.&nbsp; This is a structured 24-month apprenticeship that includes group workshops, individual training, and other assignments in addition to on-the-job learning.&nbsp; On your road to completing a Customer Service Specialist Level 3 Apprenticeship and securing a permanent career at the end of the apprenticeship programme, you can expect plenty of encouragement and support from your Trainers, Team Managers, Mentors, and Buddies. It's not a problem if you don't have much work experience.&nbsp; We know you'll bring a lot of determination and a strong desire to succeed. So, what's most crucial is that you work well as a team and are comfortable speaking in with others.&nbsp; In this role, you'll focus on three key areas of performance: handling calls efficiently, maintaining quality, and providing the greatest customer experience possible.&nbsp; We understand the importance of progressing in your career.&nbsp; As a result, your salary will rise as you progress through your apprenticeship.&nbsp; When you join, you'll be a part of one of our call centre teams.&nbsp; We're open Monday through Friday from 8:00 until 19:00 and on Saturday from 8:00 until 13:00.&nbsp; As a result, you will be able to schedule your shifts so that 1 in 6 Saturdays are worked.&nbsp; Your rotas will be available in advance so that you may make plans. With monthly and quarterly bonuses offered based on your performance and assisting us in providing the greatest levels of customer satisfaction, you can earn additional money in addition to your income.&nbsp; On average, you can anticipate earning an additional £3,000 annually, with a possible maximum of £6,300.Main responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and build knowledge of the Customer Service area by completing the apprentice pathway</li><li>Understand the importance of the business areas, the processes, data protection, regulatory compliance and attendance.</li><li>Begin to build relationships with peers and colleagues to enhance the team working environment, resolve customer problems.</li><li>Develop an awareness of information and resources available and proactively ensure that skills and knowledge are deepened to enable progression.</li><li>Attend and contribute to team meetings with team, peers and colleagues.</li><li>Complete customer service level 3 apprenticeship.</li></ul> You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience<ul><li>Achieved GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C (or equivalent)</li><li>Excellent computer abilities</li><li>You'll have a passion for serving others and providing the best service</li><li>Good time management skills supporting you to complete the apprenticeship</li><li>Be self-assured conversing with others and engaging with new and different individuals</li><li>Be goal-focused and like overcoming difficulties</li></ul> It will be a bonus if you have: Skills / Qualifications / Experience<ul><li>Experience and understanding of the importance of excellent customer satisfaction</li></ul> Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time.​ We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.Benefits package:<ul><li>Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.</li><li>5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.</li><li>Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.</li><li>Paid volunteering days.</li><li>Cycle to work scheme.</li><li>Health cash plan.</li><li>Life assurance.</li><li>Wellbeing related benefits.</li></ul>​​ What can you expect from your recruitment?<ul><li>To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career’s website.</li><li>It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.</li><li>Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.</li></ul>​ If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency.Compensation package:Starting at £18,000 increasing to £24,810 over 24 months

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