Technical Specialist - Wastewater
Technical Specialist - Wastewater
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Technical Specialist
Location: Durrington West Sussex
Salary: Up to 35000
Hours: 37 hours per week / Hybrid working 3 days in the office 2 days working from home)
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences while providing Southern Water with essential technical insights to drive informed decisionmaking If so we want to hear from you!
We are looking to recruit a Technical Specialist to join our Wastewater Technical Team within Developer Services. The purpose of the role is to review the technical information provided for wastewater connection adoption and diversion applications. This includes site plans drainage plans utility plans sustainable urban drainage systems and drainage calculations for customer projects all while maintaining outstanding customer service. This role will report to the Technical Manager and involve regular contact with various stakeholders including housing developers consultants site managers and homeowners.
Youll be joining a dynamic team where youll collaborate closely to effectively communicate our internal requirements to match the needs of our customers within the Developer Services team.
Our comprehensive training period will cover your first few months during which a presence at our Durrington office will be necessary as you familiarize yourself with our operational methods. Once you are trained we operate a hybrid working policy allowing you to work remotely two days a week and join us at the office for three days.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the flow of technical information across various projects to ensure the timely delivery of wastewater connection schemes meeting customer needs while adhering to application service level agreements.
- Review and approve architects and engineers drawings fostering strong external relationships to address concerns effectively and enhance our ability to meet customer expectations.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including planning authorities to ensure planning conditions are met and projects align with our commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Engage directly with customers on regulatory matters guiding them through the application process to ensure compliance and smooth project progression.
- Develop and approve wastewater connection designs in consultation with customers ensuring they meet industry standards and align with customer and Southern Water preferences.
Ideal Candidate:
- Strong educational background.
- Dedication to outstanding customer service showcasing patience empathy and resilience while maintaining professionalism.
- Financial acumen is beneficial.
- Engineering or wastewater qualification (HNC/D or Degree level) is desirable but relevant experience in the wastewater construction environment will also be considered.
- Current driving licence and ability to attend site meetings.
If youre passionate about making a meaningful impact in urban development and thrive in a fastpaced environment we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team driving excellence forward.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
