Regional Liaison Engineer

Southern Water; Ebbsfleet; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the UK seeks a Regional Liaison Engineer to oversee high-value wastewater treatment projects. This role involves ensuring designs meet operational needs, collaborating with technical teams, and influencing project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering degree and strong experience in the water industry. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous pension, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Company and performance-related bonus

Generous pension up to 11% company contribution

25 days annual leave

Life assurance equal to 4x salary

Health Cash Plan

Discounts with over 800 popular retailers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operational or project delivery roles within the water industry.
• Practical experience with commissioning and operational handover.

Responsibilities

• Champion operational requirements from concept design through to commissioning.
• Review and influence engineering designs to ensure they are operable and cost-effective.
• Collaborate with site teams to support mobilization and construction activities.

Skills

Strong technical understanding of wastewater treatment processes

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Ability to interpret technical documentation and manage multiple projects

Education

Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering or equivalent experience

Chartered Engineer status or working towards accreditation

Job description

Closing Date

2025-10-27 Job Advert

Job Title: Regional Liaison Engineer

Location: Ashford

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £50k depending on experience

Travel Requirement: Regular travel across sites (driving license required)

Are you ready to make a real impact in wastewater treatment?

We’re looking for a Regional Liaison Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in connecting Wastewater Treatment Operations with Capital Delivery. This is a unique opportunity to influence the design and delivery of major infrastructure projects, ensuring they meet operational needs and deliver long-term value.

Key Purpose

As a Regional Liaison Engineer, you’ll act as the operational voice throughout the lifecycle of complex, high-value wastewater treatment projects. You’ll ensure that designs are practical, resilient, and aligned with our strategic goals, supporting seamless integration into live operations and long-term asset performance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Champion operational requirements from concept design through to commissioning and handover.
• Review and influence engineering designs to ensure they are operable, maintainable, and cost-effective.
• Provide expert input during detailed design and commissioning phases.
• Ensure safety-critical processes such as Safe Control of Operations (SCO) are planned and compliant.
• Collaborate with site teams to support mobilisation, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Facilitate smooth project handovers, ensuring operational teams are fully prepared and confident.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong technical understanding of wastewater treatment processes.
• Proven experience in operational or project delivery roles within the water industry.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Practical experience with commissioning and operational handover.
• Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering. Or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards accreditation (desirable).

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to hit the ground running, with a strategic mindset and a personable, adaptable approach.
• A full UK driving license is essential, as regular travel to operational sites is required.
• Participation in a call-out rota may be required.

Join us in shaping the future of wastewater treatment, where engineering meets purpose.

Package

This role will be full time Monday to Friday 37 hours a week. Participation in a call-out rota may be required.

Southern Water operate a hybrid approach to working between the office location, site, and home.

We are offering a salary up to £50,000 depending on skills and experience as well as other benefits including :

• Company and performance-related bonus
• Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance equal to 4x salary
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
• Health Cash Plan
• Full funded eye tests
• Two paid volunteering days a year
• Occupational health service
• Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
• Digital GP service
• Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
• Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
• Cycle to work scheme

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