Wastewater Field Engineer

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent utility company in the UK seeks a Wastewater Field Engineer to lead infrastructure projects that improve environmental outcomes. The role requires experience in sewer management, overseeing site operations, and effective communication with stakeholders. Competitive salary up to £42,000 plus benefits including bonuses, pension contributions, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Company and performance-related bonus

Generous pension up to 11%

25 days annual leave

Life assurance equal to 4x salary

Health Cash Plan

Fully funded eye tests

Two paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in wastewater engineering and environmental outcomes.
• Ability to supervise site operations and contractor activities.
• Strong communication skills with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day site operations.
• Implement design changes based on site conditions.
• Liaise with customers and authorities.

Skills

Prior experience working with sewer networks

Stakeholder Management

Driving Licence

Understanding of Contractor Management

Flexibility for out-of-hours work

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Wastewater Field Engineer

Location: 1 x Kent, 1 x Sussex and 1 x Hampshire – Travel across sites

Salary: up to £42,000 depending on skills and experience

Closing Date: 04/09/2025

About the Role

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Wastewater Field Engineer to join our team and lead the delivery of sewer lining and infiltration reduction works across multiple catchments. This is a hands-on role where you'll supervise site activities, adapt designs in real-time, and work closely with contractors, customers, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality outcomes. You'll also support the Project Manager with commercial oversight and programme deliverables and collaborate across teams to ensure data and documentation are accurately captured.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day site operations and contractor activities
• Implement dynamic design changes based on site conditions
• Liaise with customers, Highways Authorities, and internal stakeholders
• Support commercial management and programme reporting
• Assist with contract documentation and supplier pricing
• Coordinate with Operations and Asset Management teams

About You

• Prior experience working with sewer networks
• Stakeholder Management
• Driving Licence
• Understanding of Contractor Management
• Understanding that there will be possible out-of-hours working to attend meetings with external stakeholders

Why Join

This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on wastewater infrastructure and environmental outcomes. You'll be part of a collaborative team committed to innovation, safety, and sustainability. We value diversity, and we're building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Package

We are offering a salary of up to £42,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Benefits include:

• Company and performance-related bonus
• Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance equal to 4x salary
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
• Health Cash Plan
• Full funded eye tests
• Two paid volunteering days a year
• Occupational health service
• Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
• Digital GP service
• Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
• Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
• Cycle to work scheme

Additional Information

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? While 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?

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support, because when problems appear, fixing them is our top priority. Joining the Southern Water family means you'll become part of our incident support team. During your interview, your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position.

Privacy Statement: Please note: If you are an existing Southern Water employee, you will need to confirm within your application that your Manager is aware of your application. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered.

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