Closing Date 2026-01-02 Job Title: Network Engineer Location: Millbrook - Hampshire (must have a current full driving licence) Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 38 Salary: Up to £40k depending on skills and experience About the role This role will involve the management and reviewing the site activities of Southern Water contractors. The Network Engineer will carry out reactive work on wastewater infrastructure assets to ensure that work is undertaken in accordance with health and safety requirements, contract conditions, design specifications, 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 so that solutions can be identified, and appropriate action is 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 and resolutions are put in place. 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 – Estimate 35%-time utilisation. What you’ll bring to the role: 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. 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 "We understand that great talent comes in many forms. If this role excites you and you share our commitment to delivering sustainable solutions for our communities, please apply—even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match every requirement. We’ll support your growth and development." 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.