Project Engineer (Rising Main Analytics) HIT team

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Job Title: Project Engineer (HIT Team)

Location: Falmer East Sussex (Hybrid/Flexible)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 Monday to Friday

Salary: circa 50000 (depending on skills and experience)

There has never been a more important time to join Southern Water. As we move through AMP8 we are delivering one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes in the industry focused on improving environmental performance service resilience and longterm affordability for customers.

About the role

The Project Engineer (Rising Main Performance & Condition-Based Maintenance) is responsible for improving the reliability and resilience of rising mains across the region through the integrated analysis of operational telemetry and condition-based maintenance (CBM) datasets.

The role combines hydraulic and data-driven insight to identify emerging failure risks including transient pressures asset deterioration pump performance issues and system instability and proactively develops intervention plans designed to prevent bursts and failures before they occur.

What you will be responsible for

• You will be accountable for defining appropriate intervention strategies for individual rising mains working closely with operational asset and engineering stakeholders to agree solutions and overseeing contractors responsible for delivering site interventions
• Analyse analytical platform outputs and telemetry datasets to identify pressure transients abnormal operating conditions and emerging risks on rising mains.
• Develop and run data-led models of rising main behaviour to determine likely root causes of abnormal operation including pump control interactions transient events and system constraints.
• Engage brief and oversee contractors responsible for implementing agreed calming and control solutions ensuring works are delivered safely effectively and to specification.

What youll bring to the role

• Strong experience working with complex analytical or telemetry datasets within an engineering asset or operational context.
• Proven ability to interpret data to diagnose performance issues and failure modes.
• Experience developing technical recommendations based on quantitative evidence.
• Ability to work across multiple teams including operations engineering and external contractors.
• Understanding of rising main operation transient pressures and pump controls.

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britains 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.

At Southern Water we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If youre passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team wed love to hear from youeven if you dont tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

If this role isnt quite what youre looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (- 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 Waters security requirements successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity eligibility to work in the UKcriminal recordcheck (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 preemployment 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 requirehigher levels of security vetting which may involve providing additional documentation.

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