Network Engineer

Celnor Group; West Malling; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24 days

Private health care

Extra long service days

Pension contributions

Professional development funding

Salary reviews

Job summary

Veriflo, part of the Celnor Group, seeks a Water Network Engineer to join the Water Project Management team. You will analyse and resolve complex water network issues using hydraulic modelling and GIS, developing pressure and flow management schemes and risk mitigation plans.

The role requires 5+ years in water engineering, with a degree in engineering preferred. Location is West Malling with work across the M25 corridor. Benefits include comprehensive leave and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in water engineering, utilities, or a related technical role.
• Degree (or equivalent) in engineering or a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Propose and support flow/pressure management schemes with cost-benefit analysis.
• Analyse data from metering software, logged networks, and other sources.
• Use GIS for network mapping, tracing mains, and supporting DMA/PMA planning.
• Identify network anomalies and design asset management solutions.
• Build risk mitigation plans and method statements.
• Liaise with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Plan and schedule project resources to meet deadlines.
• Track project progress, hours, and deliver client-ready reports.
• Support on-field delivery and HSEQ compliance.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

GIS

Water network principles

Microsoft Office

DMA design knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Hydraulic modelling software

Job description

Water Network Engineer

Department: Project Support

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: West Malling

Reporting To: Luke Saunders

Compensation: £45,000 - £55,000 / year

Description

Location: Any location within 40 minutes of the M25

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum

Who We Are

Veriflo, part of the Celnor Group, is a specialist in clean water asset services. We support major infrastructure projects by reducing leakage, optimising network performance, and ensuring water quality — all backed by a group of 30+ testing, inspection, certification, and compliance businesses.

Protect Water Supplies. Lead Operational Excellence.

Safe, reliable drinking water is one of the most important services provided to our communities.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

Job details

As a Water Network Engineer, you’ll work within our Water Project Management team to analyse and resolve complex water network issues. You’ll use hydraulic modelling and GIS, develop pressure and flow management schemes, and create risk-mitigation plans.

Who Will You Do

• Propose and support flow/pressure management schemes with cost-benefit analysis.
• Analyse data from metering software, logged networks, and other sources.
• Use GIS for network mapping, tracing mains, and supporting DMA/PMA planning.
• Identify network anomalies and design asset management solutions.
• Build risk mitigation plans and method statements.
• Liaise with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Plan and schedule project resources to meet deadlines.
• Track project progress, hours, and deliver client-ready reports.
• Support on-field delivery (e.g., probe work, isolations) and HSEQ compliance.
• Participate in the Health & Safety committee; line manage where required.

Who You Are

• 5 + years’ experience in water engineering, utilities, or a related technical roles.
• Degree (or equivalent) in engineering or a relevant discipline. (Beneficial).
• Knowledge of trunk mains / distribution network principles.
• Experience with hydraulic modelling software.
• Proficiency in GIS and Microsoft Office.
• Ideally, understanding of district meter area (DMA) design.

Why Join Veriflo?

At Veriflo, we are building a highly capable field workforce supported by structured competency development, clear career pathways and a culture of continuous improvement.

Certified Great Place to Work 2026

Benefits

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Benenden Health & Lifestyle rewards scheme: private healthcare, 24/7 GP and retail discounts
• Extra holiday days for long service (up to +30 days)
• Pension contributions above statutory minimum
• Support for professional development: funding for qualifications and memberships
• Twice-annual salary reviews and performance appraisals

Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.