Senior Rainwater Management Technician

Wessex Water Services; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 20%

Career progression & development

25 days holiday rising to 28 with time

Sell/swap days (5 days)

Healthcare package

Life assurance

Electric car lease (salary sacrifice)

Discounts with retailers

Volunteer day

Enhanced family leave

Wellbeing platform

Mental health support

Referral bonus £1,000

Job summary

Wessex Water Services is seeking a Senior Rainwater Management Technician in the United Kingdom to identify and deliver rainwater separation opportunities across the sewerage network. You will focus on property-level separation initiatives while reducing flood risk, pollution incidents and hydraulic overload.

You will engage customers and authorities, provide technical leadership, and collaborate with Operations, Planning and Engineering teams to prioritize interventions.

Qualifications

• Experience in drainage, wastewater, utilities or environmental services.
• Knowledge of SuDS or rainwater management.
• Strong customer engagement and stakeholder management.
• Experience analysing data to identify improvements.
• Collaborative approach across multiple teams and disciplines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver rainwater separation solutions to improve network performance.
• Engage with customers, developers, local authorities and stakeholders on sustainable drainage.
• Provide expert guidance on rainwater separation opportunities and benefits.
• Work with Operations, Planning, Engineering and Asset Management teams to maximize value.
• Undertake site inspections and assess drainage arrangements.
• Analyse sewer network data to support decisions and prioritize interventions.
• Support projects from investigation through delivery and completion.
• Communicate progress, risks and requirements clearly to teams and external parties.
• Ensure all activities align with health, safety and wellbeing standards.

Skills

Drainage expertise

SuDS knowledge

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Cross-team collaboration

Site investigations

Job description

Join us in a leading role in shaping and delivering rainwater separation initiatives across the sewerage network. As a senior member of the team, you will drive the identification, development and implementation of property-level rainwater separation opportunities, helping to reduce the risk of flooding, pollution incidents and hydraulic overload. You will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, providing technical leadership, influencing strategic decision-making and ensuring the successful delivery of sustainable solutions, with the aim of improving our network resilience and environmental performance for the future.

What you'll do

As a Senior Rainwater Management Technician, you will play a key role in identifying and delivering rainwater separation opportunities across the sewerage network. Your work will help reduce the risk of flooding, pollution incidents and hydraulic overload, with a particular focus on property-level separation initiatives.

• identify and deliver rainwater separation solutions that improve network performance and environmental outcomes
• engage with customers, developers, local authorities and other stakeholders to promote sustainable drainage and rainwater management practices
• build positive relationships with customers and provide expert guidance on rainwater separation opportunities and benefits
• work closely with Operational, Planning, Engineering and Asset Management teams to identify areas where separation activities will deliver the greatest value
• undertake site inspections and assessments to investigate drainage arrangements and identify improvement opportunities
• analyse sewer network and performance data to support decision-making and prioritise interventions
• support projects from initial investigation and feasibility through to delivery and completion
• communicate project progress, risks and operational requirements clearly with colleagues, managers and external stakeholders
• ensure all activities are carried out in line with health, safety and wellbeing standards.

What you'll need

• Experience working within drainage, wastewater, utilities, environmental services or a related field.
• Knowledge of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), rainwater management or sewerage network operations.
• Strong customer engagement and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly and confidently.
• Experience analysing data and using evidence-based approaches to identify and deliver improvements.
• The ability to investigate issues, assess risks and develop practical, sustainable solutions.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and disciplines.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety and wellbeing.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake site visits where required.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water - one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments - a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 450-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK - a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live - the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.