Overview
Closing Date: 2026-02-27
Job Title: Catchment Specialist - Partnerships
Location: Falmer, East Sussex (Hybrid/Flexible)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37, Monday to Friday
Salary: circa £45,000 depending on skills and experience
As part of Southern Water’s drive to enhance and protect the environment, the Environment & Innovation team are deploying the latest innovative solutions and working in partnership with our customers and stakeholders. The team takes a holistic approach to managing water quality and flow across the region, with a portfolio that has rapidly expanded from £50 million to over £2 billion in the next 10-year period. This is a fast-paced team that is now expanding to continue to deliver a larger programme of new and sustainable solutions.
A brand-new position has been created to join our Environment & Innovation team as a Catchment Specialist, Partnerships.
About The Role
You will work as part of the Catchment Strategy Team to support the delivery of our Integrated Catchment Management Strategy, working closely with Catchment Partnerships and internal teams to implement innovative, nature-based solutions to protect water quality and the environment. You’ll help us deliver our environmental ambition and to meet regulatory commitments under programmes such as DWI Undertakings, WINEP, and statutory plans like the Water Resource Management Plan and the Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans.
What You Will Be Responsible For
* Collaborate with stakeholders, regulators, and community groups to promote catchment-scale solutions.
* Cover technical areas of catchment management including the links between water & wastewater programmes, soil, land and water conservation, data reporting systems, catchment risk assessments and surface water and groundwater quality and quantity assessments.
* Support technical evaluations and recommend environmental measures to tackle future challenges.
* Assist in planning for successive AMP periods, aligning work with partnership opportunities.
* Contribute to cross-functional projects and industry forums to champion the catchment approach.
What You’ll Bring To The Role
* Degree (or equivalent experience) in environmental science or related field.
* You will have an environmental background with an MSc or equivalent experience in technical water quality, catchment management planning and delivery (senior).
* Demonstrable experience of environmental, water quality investigations, catchment management planning and delivery.
* Experience in project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and technical report writing.
* Skills in data analysis, GIS mapping, and dashboard reporting systems.
* Strong technical expertise in hydroecology, catchment water planning, and GIS systems.
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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