Technical Specialist

Southern Water group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company and performance-related bonus

Generous pension

28 days annual holiday

Health benefits through a Cash Plan

Life assurance payment

Job summary

Southern Water group is seeking a Storm Overflow Solutions Specialist to join their Clean Rivers & Seas Task Force. This flexible hybrid role involves analyzing wastewater catchment performance and ensuring the delivery of technical design for storm overflow solutions. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering, strong analytical skills and 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Southern Water is committed to sustainability and is currently executing a £1.5 billion program over the next ten years while investing £7.8 billion for 2025-30.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of technical experience in Wastewater networks.
• Ability to undertake hydraulic modelling.
• Capacity to analyse wastewater catchment performance.

Responsibilities

• Analyse wastewater catchment performance and propose technical solutions.
• Ensure technical design and assurance of storm overflow programme.
• Conduct modelling & analysis to measure intervention benefits.

Skills

Data analytical skills

Hydraulic modelling experience

Technical bias (engineering)

Problem-solving attitude

Experience with analytical tools (ICM, SQL, R)

Education

Degree in engineering (BEng or MSc)

Job description

## Storm Overflow Solutions SpecialistApplylocations: FALMER: CHATHAM: Durrington Head Office: Havanttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: July 24, 2026 (20 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR8098**Closing Date**2026-07-24**Job Title**: Storm Overflow Solutions Specialists (from Principal to Specialist)**Location:** Flexible (within our region) – hybrid working – office, site and home based**Contract Type:** Permanent**Hours:** 37, Monday to Friday**Salary:** to be discussed at screening stageStorm overflows are very provocative and not acceptable to our customers and stakeholders. We want to lead the charge in resolving the current situation. That’s where our Clean Rivers & Seas Task Force comes in, implementing pioneering and industry-leading solutions to reduce spills and reliance on overflows whilst also enhancing the environment for our communities. Currently delivering a £1.5billion programme over the next 10 years, and we are now expanding the team so we can continue to work in partnership to deliver a larger programme of sustainable and innovative interventions to reduce the use of storm overflows.We have a range of brand-new Storm Overflow Solutions Specialist roles available (from Principal to Specialist) created to join our Clean Rivers & Seas Task Force.**About the role**A critical technical role in the clean rivers and seas task force which ensures we have a technically creditable programme of works that delivers the spills reduction, where we need it, at the right pace.**What you will be responsible for:*** The role will involve analysing wastewater catchment performance, modelling scenarios, proposing and reviewing technical solutions and monitoring performance.* You will contribute to the technical design and assurance of the storm overflow programme – provide input, options, challenge, steer and governance to ensure we design & deliver a technically feasible set of interventions for our AMP8 programme.* You will undertake the technical assurance of benefits from the storm overflow programme – design monitoring programmes, conduct modelling & analysis to ensure we measure the benefits of the interventions and justify our PR24 assumption base to secure circa £2billon investment.* You will support innovative approaches for analysis with our Technical Lead and other thought leaders internally, in academia, across the UK water industry and the supply chain.**What you’ll bring to the role:*** You will have a strong technical bias (ideally engineering).* You have superior data analytical skills.* You will have hydraulic modelling experience (highly desirable).* A can do attitude and can overcome complex challenges and obstacles.* Can challenge colleagues and the supply chain to ensure robust interventions are designed and delivered.* You will have 5-10 years’ technical experience in Wastewater networks.* Experience with a variety of analytical tools \ packages (ICM, SQL, R, ...)* Degree level technical (BEng \ MSc) qualifications in engineering.Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation.*"At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need."*If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- Introduce Yourself)**Our Commitment to Diversity**We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.**Additional information:**In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all preemployment checks, including security vetting.Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.#LI-Hybrid#LI-AC1### Interested in the role?* We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration.* We truly appreciate every application. Please note, that due to the volume of interest, we may not be able to provide personalised feedback to all applicants.### Our Benefits* Company and performance-related bonus* Generous pension* Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary* Health benefits through a Cash Plan* Two paid community volunteering days a year* 28 days annual holiday* Occupational health service* Retail discount app* We offer competitive maternity leave, and flexible return to work options### Everybody Welcome* We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know.### Need flexibility in your work?* Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?