Senior Authorised Engineer page is loaded## Senior Authorised Engineerlocations: Worthing: FALMERtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: January 5, 2026 (25 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR7495**Closing Date**2025-12-15**Job Title:** Senior Authorised Engineer**Location:** Durrington/Falmer (Hybrid Working)**Contract Type:** Permanent**Hours:** Full-time, 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)**Salary:** Up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)**About the Role**We’re looking for a **technical expert** to take ownership of all things electricity across our Water operations. This newly created position offers a unique opportunity to lead, influence, and make a lasting impact on how we manage electrical systems and safety.As our Senior Authorised Engineer, you will act as a delegated authority Electrical Duty Holder and provide strategic leadership across our MEICA operations. You’ll ensure compliance with statutory regulations, oversee high-voltage systems, and keep our people safe. This is a pivotal role in our transformation journey, where your expertise will help us deliver safe, reliable services to millions of customers.**What you will be responsible for:*** Own and lead all electrical safety responsibilities across Water Resources & Production.* Manage health and safety risks, particularly those associated with high-voltage systems.* Line manage a team of three technical experts in mechanical and electrical engineering, providing guidance and development.* Track and manage electrical risks—from quick fixes to major investment decisions.* Act as the technical escalation point for electrical safety issues.* Maintain and update our Electrical Safety Rule Book and competency frameworks.* Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure best-in-class safety standards.**Additional Requirements:** Participation in incident support rotas may be required and will be discussed during the interview process.**What you’ll bring to the role:*****Essential**** Chartered Engineer status or MIECA membership* Extensive experience managing HV and LV systems in industrial environments* Strong leadership and coaching skills* Proven ability to manage electrical safety and compliance* Excellent risk management and stakeholder engagement skills***Desirable**** Experience in developing competency frameworks* Knowledge of regulatory compliance and safety standards**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- )**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.#LI-SC1We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration.We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are dedicated to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to showcase their skills and experience.Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support – because when problems appear, fixing them is our top priority. That’s why our people join together and support when and however needed to make sure our customers get the service they deserve. Joining the Southern Water family means you’ll become part of our incident support team. During your interview, your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position.### Our Benefits* Company and performance-related bonus* Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution* Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary* Health benefits through a Cash Plan* Two paid community volunteering days a year* 25 days annual holiday* Occupational health service* Perkbox benefits offering discounts and savings on several products and experiences* Study support may be available for job-related qualifications* We offer competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options**#LI-Hybrid** #J-18808-Ljbffr