Water Network Engineer

Veolia; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider is seeking a candidate for a technical role focused on leakage detection and drainage services across Scotland. The successful applicant will assist in implementing network infrastructure strategies and must have a valid UK driving licence and the ability to gain MOD Security Clearance. Benefits include a competitive salary, company van, and various employee welfare programs.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

£1000 referral bonus

Free physiotherapy service

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Background in leakage detection or drainage services.
• Ability to gain MOD Security Clearance.
• Valid manual UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance for leakage strategy.
• Conduct leak detection and internal building surveys.
• Operate water distribution networks.

Skills

Leak detection

Drainage services

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving

Tools

Ground microphone

Hydrant testing equipment

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Salary: £30,849 per annum plus company van and Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: mobile across Scotland with base at Dunfermline, Fife, KY11 8NX.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

Whether you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work, we know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave
• Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1000
• Access to our people's pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

• Provide hands-on technical assistance to the Network Manager in delivering leakage and network infrastructure strategy across the Ministry of Defence Estate in Scotland
• Conduct comprehensive leak detection activities including sounding, correlation, ground microphone usage, step testing, and internal building surveys
• Perform hydrant testing, drainage/sewer surveys, logger maintenance, and supervise contractors to ensure network integrity
• Operate and maintain water distribution networks, including fault finding on surface water and foul water drainage systems, and facilitate new connections
• Analyse data and prepare detailed reports using Microsoft Excel and Word, while working independently to resolve on-site problems
• Regularly work away from home for periods of time

What we're looking for:

• Background in Leakage detection or Drainage services
• Ability and flexibility to travel across Scotland and stay away for short periods
• Must be able to gain MOD Security Clearance
• Valid manual UK Driving Licence
• Experience of Leak Detection on Water Networks

If you don't meet all of our outlined requirements we'd still love for you to apply. If you feel that you'd be a great fit for this role and Veolia then we'd like to find out more about you.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.