Engineer/ Senior Engineer- Waste Water

MURPHY GROUP; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities employer seeks an Engineer/Senior Engineer specializing in Waste Water for their Cannock office, with options for remote work. The role involves managing wastewater operations and ensuring compliance with UK water quality standards, alongside benefits like a discretionary bonus and pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary bonus and annual salary reviews

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance and health screening

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Retail discounts and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience as a Waste Water Engineer required.
• Auditing experience with ISO 9001:2015 standards.
• Knowledge of WIRS SLP Water construction standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of wastewater and clean water networks.
• Ensure compliance with UK water quality standards and regulations.
• Implement contingency plans for emergencies.

Skills

Non-Conformance reporting

Root Cause Analysis

Inspection & Test Plans

Audit experience with ISO 9001:2015

Knowledge of water distribution networks

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Engineer / Senior Engineer - Waste Water

Location: Cannock office or work from home

Country/Region: United Kingdom

About MUA Group

MUA Group is an independent electricity and gas distribution network operator, connecting homes and businesses to essential energy infrastructure. We are also a regulated water and wastewater company, adopting water and wastewater networks across Britain.

Our mission is to help build better and more sustainable places to live and work by operating multi-utility networks nationwide.

Role Overview

The Engineer/Senior Engineer oversees processing, planning, quality, operation, and maintenance of Waste Water supply and distribution systems to ensure safe, clean, and sustainable water services. Responsibilities include managing processes, site inspections, resource alignment, regulatory compliance, and optimizing water network efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage daily operations of wastewater and clean water networks, including connections, sampling, testing, inspections, monitoring, and maintenance, ensuring adherence to procedures and recommending improvements.
2. Handle all maintenance, fault, and emergency logs to improve service outputs.
3. Support and manage the CRMC clean water process, routine maintenance, and inspection programs; raise purchase orders; coordinate with stakeholders; and report on issues.
4. Resolve operational queries from site developers, contractors, and service providers.
5. Ensure proper documentation and quality of connections and commissioning documents.
6. Maintain compliance with UK water quality standards and regulations, including Ofwat, Environment Agency, and DWI, with accurate record-keeping and reporting.
7. Monitor water quality, implement treatment solutions, and ensure safety protocols are followed.
8. Oversee infrastructure maintenance, repair, and replacement activities.
9. Implement contingency plans for emergencies, supply disruptions, droughts, or contamination incidents.
10. Manage asset documentation, records, and compliance with industry standards.

Candidate Profile

• Experience as a Waste Water Engineer
• Knowledge of Non-Conformance reporting, Root Cause Analysis, Inspection & Test Plans, and Quality Plans
• Auditing experience with ISO 9001:2015 standards
• Knowledge of water distribution networks and WIRS SLP Water construction standards
• Experience managing site inspections and records

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional days
• Discretionary bonus and annual salary reviews
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance, health screening, enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and returner bonuses
• Additional benefits include retail discounts, gym memberships, cycle schemes, etc.

About Murphy

Murphy is a leading employer, accredited as Gold Investors in People, with significant profit growth and a diverse workforce. We are committed to sustainability and employee development. #MoretoMurphy

For inquiries, contact Lorna Rhodes at 07801 960464.

Murphy is unable to employ individuals without the legal right to work in the UK.