County Engineer

Closing Date

Job Title: County Engineer

Location: Canterbury, Kent

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37

Salary: Up to £45k depending on skills and experience.

About the role:

As a Sewer County Engineer, you will be project managing investigations, drawing on the skills of specialists within and outside of the company, with a view to identifying necessary investment and maintenance.

You will need to develop a detailed understanding of operating, performance and investment issues for the sewerage system within their area.  

What you will be responsible for:

You will act as a point of contact for Asset Investment and Corporate Strategy on sewerage investment issues and to contribute towards the company’s aim of joined up and effective investment planning whilst troubleshooting the more difficult sewerage emergencies and similar sensitive issues. 

Problem Solving: 

• Managing the investigation of the more serious problems and deficiencies with a view to identifying necessary investment and maintenance.  
• Recommending major capital solutions.  
• Programming and procuring minor capital (RCP) solutions.  
• Advise on solutions to emergency failures  

Change and Innovation: 

• To identify short to long term solutions to hydraulic and operational deficiencies in the sewerage system.  
• To provide engineering expertise to Asset Maintenance, Pumping teams, Waste Treatment team, Customer Services, Corporate Strategy and Field Operations team with regards to sewer related issues.

Customer / Stakeholder Management: 

• To develop good working relationships with external bodies, e.g. District Councils, Environment Agency, etc. Liaison with Customers, their representatives, District Councils, Councillors, MPs etc. in issues of concern arising from the sewerage system. 

Risk Management: 

• Advising on sewerage provisions bids. 
• Contribute to the development of Sewerage and Civil Engineering Maintenance strategies. 
• Act as a point of contact for Network Planning on sewerage flooding issues 

The County Sewerage Engineer will be required to communicate across all areas of the Business and at all levels within the organisation to include Senior Management.  

You will be required to formulate strategies and interpret Asset Maintenance and improvement needs, resulting in contribution to the formulation of company strategies and processes. You will also be required to communicate with external agencies having an interest in the sewerage function. 

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."

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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.