Regional Liaison Engineer – Southern Water
You are invited to apply for the Regional Liaison Engineer role at Southern Water located in Peacehaven. The position is full‑time, permanent and scheduled Monday to Friday (37 hours per week). A full UK driving licence is required as the role involves regular travel across sites.
Closing date
11/09/2025
Job details
Location: Peacehaven
Contract: Full‑time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £45k depending on experience
Travel: Regular travel across sites (driving licence required)
Key purpose
As a Regional Liaison Engineer, you’ll act as the operational voice throughout the lifecycle of complex, high‑value wastewater treatment projects. You’ll ensure designs are practical, resilient, and aligned with our strategic goals, supporting seamless integration into live operations and long‑term asset performance.
Responsibilities
* Champion operational requirements from concept design through to commissioning and handover.
* Review and influence engineering designs to ensure operability, maintainability and cost‑effectiveness.
* Provide expert input during detailed design and commissioning phases.
* Ensure safety‑critical processes such as Safe Control of Operations (SCO) are planned and compliant.
* Collaborate with site teams to support mobilisation, construction and commissioning activities.
* Facilitate smooth project handovers, ensuring operational teams are fully prepared and confident.
What we’re looking for
* Strong technical understanding of wastewater treatment processes.
* Proven experience in operational or project delivery roles within the water industry.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Ability to interpret technical documentation and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Practical experience with commissioning and operational handover.
* Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical or Process Engineering or equivalent experience.
* Chartered Engineer status or working towards accreditation (desirable).
Additional requirements
* Strategic mindset with a personable, adaptable approach.
* Full UK driving licence essential; regular travel to operational sites required.
* Participation in a call‑out rota may be required.
Benefits
This role offers a competitive salary up to £45,000 and a range of benefits including:
* Company & performance‑related bonus
* Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
* 25 days annual leave
* Life assurance equal to 4x salary
* Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
* Health Cash Plan
* Full funded eye tests
* Two paid volunteering days a year
* Occupational health service
* Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
* Digital GP service
* Study support may be available for job‑related qualifications
* Competitive maternity leave and flexible return‑to‑work options
* Cycle to work scheme
Work arrangements
Southern Water operates a hybrid approach between office, site and home. The role is full‑time (Monday‑Friday, 37 hours). Participation in a call‑out rota may be required.
Equal opportunity statement
Southern Water is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants must meet the eligibility criteria to live and work in the UK, as described in the application process.
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