Closing Date
2026-04-03
Job Title: Delivery Engineer
Location: Ashford, hybrid working with site visits
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37
Salary: Up to £42,500 - based on experience, plus company van
About the role:
As a Delivery Engineer it will be your job to ensure that contractors are safely delivering the required assets on time, to the required Southern Water standard and within budget, whilst also making sure that the work meets regulatory and statutory requirements and maximising the benefits to Southern Water.
Working within a team to provide support to other functions within Southern Water, you will be required to maintain all hired assets within the Wastewater function to minimise the risks of failure and to comply with regulations.
We are ideally looking for an experienced Delivery Engineer with a background in managing contracts against time/cost /quality or Project Management to join the Wastewater team on a full-time basis.
What you will be responsible for:
This role has a focus on someone with previous experience of working with contractors and has a previous Wastewater experience.
As a Delivery Engineer you will need to have a clear understanding of the roles within the team and working co-operatively with other teams to achieve business aims, as well as being confident in communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
The nature of this work will be ideally suited to someone with previous experience of dealing with contractors, has ability to multitask, who has strong critical thinking and the ability to provide resolutions.
You will be solutions focussed with excellent knowledge of maintaining all assets within the Asset Maintenance function to minimise risks and adhere to Compliance.
You will be working within a team to provide support to other functions across the business with the responsibility to maintain all projects in accordance with health and safety regulations, environment and quality standards, whilst ensuring the contractors comply with our in-house expected standards and behaviours.
We are particularly keen to hear from people who understand Wastewater processes and the importance of continuingly having the assets in good working order.
If you have a full UK driving licence, have experience in project and contract work and are a confident user with excel, we would love to hear from you!
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
"Our mission is to protect and enhance life through water—and we need passionate people to help us achieve it. If you’re inspired by our purpose and believe you can contribute, apply today. You don’t need to meet every criterion; what matters most is your drive to make a difference."
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.
Additional information:
In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.
Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre‑employment checks, including security vetting.
Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation