Closing Date
2026-04-10
Job Title: SuDS Designer
Location: Ideally within our region (Hybrid/Flexible)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37, Monday to Friday
Salary: circa £65,000 depending on skills and experience
Storm overflows are very provocative and not acceptable to our customers and stakeholders. We want to lead the charge in resolving the current situation. That’s where our Clean Rivers & Seas Task Force comes in, implementing pioneering and industry-leading solutions to reduce spills and reliance on overflows whilst also enhancing the environment for our communities. We’ve already delivered a £45m pathfinder programme and are now scaling up to a £1.5bn initiative over the next decade. This is your chance to join the taskforce’s technical team, solving complex problems, and see your insights shape one of the most critical environmental programmes in the country.
We’re excited to announce a brand-new opportunity to join our Clean Rivers & Seas Task Force as a SuDS Designer.
About the role
The key purpose of the role is to provide technical input, design guidance and oversight of the SuDS design and construction process. Making decisions and recommendations that are recognised as authoritative and have an important impact on engineering design activities. In the majority of cases, the role holder will have the final input on the design to be constructed.
What you will be responsible for:
1. Oversee the design of any SuDS interventions which are required as part of the spills reduction programme. Provide input, challenge, steer, and governance to ensure we design and deliver functional and effective SuDS schemes.
2. Ensure design programme is achievable, provide early warning of delays and ensure designs are delivered on time. Involve all the relevant stakeholders appropriately in design.
3. Represent Southern Water on industry bodies/forums and in collaboration with other water companies, on matters relating to SuDS.
What you’ll bring to the role:
4. Strong understanding of UK drainage regulations, planning frameworks and environmental standards.
5. Experience of SuDS design and familiarity with industry standard software packages
6. MEng/BEng/BSc or HND/HNC in an Engineering, Environmental or numerate science related subject.
7. Very good communication and presentation skills. High level ability to present & articulate technical ideas and arguments to both technical experts and lay people. Excellent verbal and written English.
8. Can challenge colleagues and the supply chain to ensure robust interventions are designed and delivered.
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.
"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 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.
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