Strategic Leakage Engineer: Data-Driven Network Optimizer

South East Water UK; Detling; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stakeholder pension

5 weeks holiday + 1

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing related benefits

Job summary

South East Water is seeking a Strategic Leakage Engineer to turn hydraulic and leakage data into practical optimization insights. You will work with hydraulic specialists to pinpoint inefficiencies, plan DMA meter replacements, and lead capital schemes from planning to delivery.

The role requires data fluency, Maximo proficiency, and the ability to translate complex datasets into actionable improvements for resilient water networks. Join a team focused on sustainable, efficient infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification and/or a relevant degree, or sufficient water network experience.
• Ability to interpret datasets from company systems into actionable insights.
• Strong IT skills with hydraulic modelling and data management experience.
• Excellent communication for liaising with consultants and SEW departments.
• Understanding leakage reduction techniques in water networks.

Responsibilities

• Liaison between South East Water (SEW) departments.
• Managing projects and forecasting in conjunction with budgets for optimisation strategies.
• Scoping minor improvement works to issue to Engineering.
• Determining data requirements, including pre and post-scheme logging.
• Collating asset information, such as as-laid plans and Maximo requirements.
• Evaluating scheme benefits.
• Performing data analysis.
• Communicating all network changes to Operational teams.
• Assisting in planning the replacement of DMA meters.
• Assisting with strategic scheme selection and construction.
• Managing the flow of information to and from consultants.

Skills

Data interpretation

Hydraulic modelling

Big data analytics

Stakeholder liaison

Project management

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Maximo

Data management systems

Job description

South East Water is seeking a Strategic Leakage Engineer to turn hydraulic and leakage data into practical optimization insights. You will work with hydraulic specialists to pinpoint inefficiencies, plan DMA meter replacements, and lead capital schemes from planning to delivery.

The role requires data fluency, Maximo proficiency, and the ability to translate complex datasets into actionable improvements for resilient water networks. Join a team focused on sustainable, efficient infrastructure.