Closing Date 2025-10-17 Job Title: Technical Project Coordinator – Water Networks Location: Sussex, Hampshire or Kent Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full-time Salary: Up to £40,000 depending on experience About the role Southern Water is seeking a skilled and proactive Technical Project Coordinator to lead the delivery of reactive and planned maintenance works across our trunk mains network. This role is central to ensuring water quality, asset reliability, and regulatory compliance—while driving cost efficiency and minimising customer impact. What you will be responsible for: Lead delivery of reactive and planned maintenance works for trunk mains. Conduct condition assessments and ensure valves meet operational standards. Collaborate with Asset Maintenance teams and contractors for risk-based maintenance. Evaluate and prioritise proposed works based on necessity and strategic impact. Monitor progress, mitigate delays, and ensure delivery to specification. Manage work and purchase orders, ensuring budget alignment and authorisation. Provide accurate reporting to stakeholders and regulators. Additional Requirements: Travel across Sussex, Hampshire or Kent as required. What you’ll bring to the role: Essential Experience in the utility sector, ideally water or infrastructure. Strong knowledge of construction practices and contractor management. Understanding of water industry regulations and health & safety legislation. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Certification in Project Management (APM, PRINCE2) or Engineering (HNC, NVQ). Familiarity with NEC contracts and maintenance delivery models. About Southern Water 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 professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation. Our Commitment to Inclusion 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. 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.