Sewer Network engineer at Southern Water in Ashford, England, GB

Closing Date 2026-10-08

Job Title: Sewer Network Engineer

Location: Ashford, Kent - a company van will be provided so a full driving licence is essential

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £36-39,000 depending on experience

About the role:

In this role your focus will be to protect some of our most important stakeholders, our customers and the local environment from being negatively impacted from Southern Water activities. This will involve you engaging with customers to understand any problems they might have and looking for solutions to resolve them.

To achieve this, you will work closely with other departments within the wastewater function to determine the root cause of pollution and flooding events, as well as customer related issues that may have occurred as a result. Writing reports to fully document findings and creating action plans to prevent similar issues from becoming problems in the future.

What you will be responsible for:

Technically, it would be beneficial for you to have an understanding of wastewater networks, along with experience of working with internal and external stakeholders and an analytical approach to understanding, describing, and solving real world problems.

This role operates across the week with the core hours being Monday to Friday’s 08:00 – 16:00, however there is an out of hours element to the role that would be completed on a rota’d basis amongst the team.

This is the type of role where you will be happy working both on your own but also with others as you will need to work with different departments both internally and externally to understand, plan and implement the actions required to keep on top of the asset risks.

No 2 days will be the same in this role, as you will be working with and alongside so many different departments which will expose you to many sectors within the industry, helping you to gain a wealth of knowledge and building your own personal development.

About you:

• IT Literate
• Great Communication skills
• The ability to interpret data from an array of data sources
• Sound investigation skills
• Competent use of systems including map reading
• Can manage complex cases and see through to resolution
• Work effectively in a team and with the confidence to operate independently and under own initiative
• Practical skills, good technical knowledge of the wastewater industry

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation

"Our mission is to protect and enhance life through water—and we need passionate people to help us achieve it. If you’re inspired by our purpose and believe you can contribute, apply today. You don’t need to meet every criterion; what matters most is your drive to make a difference."

If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- Introduce Yourself)

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Additional information:

In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre‑employment checks, including security vetting.

Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment.

Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.