Water Network Engineer

Affinity Water; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is looking for a Water Network Engineer to oversee capital projects across its network in Hatfield, UK. The role requires hands-on support to Project Managers and collaboration with internal teams to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with company standards. Candidates must demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, RAMS experience, and a valid driver's license. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work environment, and comprehensive benefits including a generous pension scheme and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

Annual bonus scheme

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced family benefits

Access to Wellbeing Centre

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in reading and writing tailored, site-specific RAMS.
• Ability to confidently use CRM systems and digital workflows.
• Willingness to engage directly with delivery teams on-site.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers on capital delivery schemes.
• Review designs and construction sequencing.
• Request and interpret hydraulic model outputs.

Skills

Reading and writing RAMS

Strong IT skills

Using CRM systems

Interpret technical drawings

Problem-solving skills

Full clean driver’s licence

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

GIS systems

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a Water Network Engineer to support the delivery of capital projects across our water distribution and trunk mains network. This is a specialist, hands‑on role working closely with Project Managers, suppliers and operational teams to ensure projects are designed, planned and delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with Affinity Water standards and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers on capital delivery schemes involving distribution mains and trunk mains.
• Attend and contribute to design review meetings, reviewing designs, connections and construction sequencing.
• Assess how areas are fed and supplied during works to minimise risk to customers and water quality.
• Request hydraulic models to be run, interpret model outputs and use findings to inform delivery decisions.
• Prepare, review and approve RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements), ensuring they are site‑specific and fit for purpose.
• Submit Network RAMS and outage requests through relevant systems and portals.
• Undertake regular site visits, identifying issues early and resolving problems collaboratively.
• Use GIS systems to review asset information and support on‑site problem‑solving.
• Liaise with internal teams and the supply chain to ensure work is delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently.
• Support commissioning and handover of new assets into operational service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience reading and writing RAMS, including tailored, site‑specific RAMS.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and general Office applications.
• Confident using CRM systems, online portals and digital workflows.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, designs and documentation.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a proactive, delivery‑focused mindset.
• Willingness to work on‑site regularly and engage directly with delivery teams.
• Full clean driver’s licence.

Desirable

• Experience within the water industry.
• Understanding of water quality risks and controls.
• Engineering or project delivery background.
• Experience interpreting hydraulic models (training and development will be provided).

Benefits

• Salary: £50,000 – £58,000 (dependant on skills and experience).
• Hours of work: 8.30am–5.00pm (Mon–Thu) and 8.30am–4.30pm (Fri).
• Hybrid – based in Hatfield with regular travel to operational sites across the region.
• Car allowance.
• Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.
• Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.
• Annual leave from 26–30 days rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
• A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
• A generous ‘double match pension scheme’ that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%).
• We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
• Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
• Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
• Discounts at a range of retail outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
• Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
• Life Assurance.