Wastewater Network Delivery Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is looking for a proactive Delivery Engineer to join their Wastewater Networks team. You will oversee operations ensuring high-quality service delivery, collaborate with teams to resolve technical issues, and monitor contractor performance. Strong technical understanding of sewer networks and excellent communication skills are essential for this role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience in monitoring contractor performance and health & safety standards.
• Collaborative attitude with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and govern work requests from service partners.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve issues.
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance.
• Ensure timely delivery of work orders.

Skills

Strong technical understanding of sewer networks

Knowledge of NRSWA and CDM regulations

Excellent communication skills

Ability to interpret management data

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Job DescriptionClosing Date
2025-09-23

Wastewater Network Delivery Engineer

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum based on experience

Location: South Coast - We require x1 Delivery Engineer based in Kent and x1 Delivery Engineer based in either Kent, Sussex, Hampshire or IOW

The successful applicant must have a full UK driving licence.

About the Role

Are you ready to make a real impact in wastewater operations? We're looking for a proactive and technically minded Delivery Engineer to join our Wastewater Networks team. You'll play a key role in ensuring our reactive maintenance service partners deliver high-quality, cost-effective work that meets Southern Water's standards and keeps our sewer network running smoothly.

What You'll Be Doing

• Oversee and govern work requests from service partners and internal teams.
• Collaborate with customer case teams, planners, engineers, and contractors to resolve issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and strategic incentives.
• Monitor contractor performance, compliance, and health & safety standards.
• Review job volumes, costs, and escalate high-value or delayed cases.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including customers, contractors, and local authorities.
• Ensure timely delivery of work orders and manage backlogs.
• Provide cover for other regional engineers during absences.

What We're Looking For

• Strong technical understanding of sewer networks and the implications of work required to address asset failures, along with repair techniques.
• Knowledge of NRSWA, CDM regulations, and health & safety risks.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interpret management data and balance customer needs with cost efficiency.
• Collaborative, resilient, and able to work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We offer a competitive salary, development opportunities, and a chance to contribute to essential infrastructure that serves millions.