Senior Clean Water Technical Lead — Network & Compliance

Severn Trent; Reading; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays (buy/s

Annual bonus up to 15%

Pension scheme

Maternity/adoption leave

Sharesave

Academy training

EV scheme

Volunteering days

Job summary

Severn Trent Services is seeking a Clean Water Technical Lead to provide technical leadership for the clean water network and treatment operations across MOD estates. The role ensures adherence to DWI standards and regulatory requirements, driving performance and acting as SME for potable water assets and processes.

Based in Reading, the role requires strong project leadership, audits, and continuous improvement to deliver compliant, reliable water services.

Qualifications

• Strong background in potable water operations, treatment, or network engineering.
• Knowledge of DWI regulations and water hygiene requirements.
• Experience leading technical investigations and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the technical assurance of clean water supply systems to meet regulatory standards.
• Provide SME in design, operation and optimisation of clean water networks and treatment systems.
• Develop SOPs, risk assessments and emergency response protocols.
• Collaborate with operations teams, subcontractors and site stakeholders to resolve water quality issues.
• Lead investigations into water quality failures and drive corrective actions.
• Support asset investment planning and capital upgrades.
• Mentor field technicians and support training delivery.

Skills

Water operations

Leadership

SCADA analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

HNC/HND or NVQ Level 4+

Tools

SCADA systems

Water network design software

Job description

Severn Trent Services is seeking a Clean Water Technical Lead to provide technical leadership for the clean water network and treatment operations across MOD estates. The role ensures adherence to DWI standards and regulatory requirements, driving performance and acting as SME for potable water assets and processes.

Based in Reading, the role requires strong project leadership, audits, and continuous improvement to deliver compliant, reliable water services.