Senior Engineer - Water & Wastewater Projects Lead

Southern Water; Brighton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Water in Falmer seeks a Senior Engineer to provide technical leadership to a design team delivering water and wastewater projects. You will perform detailed technical analysis and support financial project management to ensure successful delivery.

You will lead schemes, collaborating with Project Design Leads and stakeholders to maximize value, drive innovation, and meet safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading design teams on water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in engineering contexts.
• Excellent communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage technical, financial, and delivery aspects of projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team and coordinate with Project Design Leads to deliver projects.
• Perform detailed technical analysis and support financial project management.
• Drive delivery, value for money, and innovation within the schemes.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to the project team.
• Communicate with stakeholders, negotiate, and influence senior stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical leadership

Critical thinking

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Southern Water in Falmer seeks a Senior Engineer to provide technical leadership to a design team delivering water and wastewater projects. You will perform detailed technical analysis and support financial project management to ensure successful delivery.

You will lead schemes, collaborating with Project Design Leads and stakeholders to maximize value, drive innovation, and meet safety and quality standards.