Storage & Process Asset Engineer

Affinity Water; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Storage & Process Asset Engineer to enhance maintenance operations across its supply area. This role involves managing contractor activities, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining quality standards in construction. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in strategic maintenance programs, requiring strong communication skills and a proactive approach to risk management. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive working environment, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the water industry.

Benefits

Company Car

Annual Bonus Scheme

Learning and Development Opportunities

Double Match Pension Scheme

Enhanced Family Benefits

Access to Wellbeing Centre

Discounts on Insurance

Life Assurance

Volunteer Days

Celebration Day

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing contractors on construction sites.
• Ability to work at heights and within medium & high-risk confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective communication with operational stakeholders.
• Assist in planning and optimizing outage activities.
• Manage contractor activities in compliance with regulations.

Skills

Contractor Management

Quality Control

Health & Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Project Planning

Education

Degree/HNC in a related field

Job description

Affinity Water - Storage & Process Asset Engineer

Affinity Water has a new opportunity to become a Storage & Process Asset Engineer in our Customer Delivery Directorate.

The Role:

The Storage & Process Asset Engineer will be responsible for delivering routine cyclical maintenance work that aligns with our strategic objectives for storage maintenance, GAC & Membrane replacement programmes. You will support the Storage & Process Asset Lead in delivering these programmes, providing regular updates & identifying delivery risks. Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, customers, and our supply chain, is essential to ensure effective communication and collaboration. This role is key to ensuring our maintenance activities are planned and delivered efficiently and aligned with our Regulatory performance commitments.

This role covers the entire Affinity Water supply area, requiring extensive weekly travel. Work location flexibility and a valid driving licence are therefore essential.

What you'll be doing:

• Ensure effective communication with key operational stakeholders, keeping them informed of impacts to service delivery.
• Assist and support the Storage & Process Asset Lead in planning, programming, and optimizing outage activities.
• Manage contractor construction activities in accordance with Construction Design & Management Regulations, The Health & Safety at Work Act, and NEC3 contracts.
• Provide technical expertise related to construction activities, developing and maintaining quality standards, procedures, and processes.

What you'll need:

• Significant experience managing contractors and subcontractors on construction sites.
• Experience in controlling the quality of materials and workmanship during construction.
• Ability to work at heights and within medium & high-risk confined spaces.
• Degree/HNC qualification in a related field or demonstrable experience in the water industry or similar.
• UK Manual Driving Licence.

Advert Close Date: 12/5/25

Benefits:

• Salary: £50,000 (dependent on skills and experience).
• Hours of work: 08:00 - 16:00 (Monday - Thursday), 08:00 - 15:30 (Friday).
• Company Car
• Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring, formal courses, and open learning resources.
• Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.
• Annual leave starting from 24 days, increasing with service, plus the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
• A ‘Celebration Day’ for personal or religious occasions.
• Double match pension scheme (company contribution capped at 12%).
• Family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave, and paid Carers Leave.
• Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy.
• Access to Wellbeing Centre for physical and mental health support.
• Discounts at retail outlets and on dental and medical insurance via Tap4Perks.
• Up to 4 days annually to volunteer in the community.
• Life Assurance.
• Disability confident policy; contact us for alternative application formats.

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