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Water Network Engineer Role – UK
- South Staffs Water (Delivering excellent water quality and reliable water supplies supported by a first-rate customer experience.)
- Full Time
- Walsall, England, United Kingdom
- USD£45,000
Engineer Role
Water Network Engineer Role – UK - Are you looking to advance your career in clean water supply engineering?
South Staffs Water is hiring a Water Network Engineer to lead strategic network planning, optimize water infrastructure, and safeguard supply continuity for 1.7 million customers across the South Staffs and Cambridge regions.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly trusted water utility company committed to public health, sustainability, and innovation.
Role Overview
As a Water Network Engineer, you’ll take charge of cross-regional supply interruption risk mitigation efforts across both strategic and distribution systems.
You will lead the planning and implementation of strategic water operations, with a strong focus on operational efficiency, network risk management, and delivering regulatory performance outcomes.
This position is based in Walsall, with regional travel required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver improvements across the water network to achieve optimum system performance
- Manage the planning and safe execution of interventions, including mains cleaning programs (PODDS)
- Coordinate hydraulic network optimization through modeling and analysis tools
- Ensure full compliance with industry regulations and reporting standards (including DG2 and ODI)
- Collaborate with asset planning and capital delivery teams to support mains rehabilitation projects
- Support incident management protocols in line with internal procedures
- Champion health, safety, and skills development across technical teams
- Monitor and control opex/capex spending aligned with project goals
Candidate Profile
We’re seeking a results-driven engineer with a background in civil engineering water utilities or environmental engineering.
Strong stakeholder engagement and hydraulic modeling capabilities are essential.
Familiarity with risk management in water networks and a passion for public infrastructure service are highly valued.
Essential Qualifications:
- Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Competency with Microsoft Office and reporting tools
- Experience with hydraulic software modeling (preferred)
- IOSH Managing Safely (desirable)
What’s In It For You?
- Competitive salary up to £45,000 per year
- 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
- Company pension with employer contributions
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Eyecare support and workplace wellbeing tools
- Opportunities to grow within the water infrastructure management sector
If you're passionate about delivering quality, sustainable water services and shaping the future of water network engineer jobs, then this is your opportunity to join a purpose-driven team.
Apply today and make a real impact in the UK’s essential water supply services.
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