Senior Authorised Engineer

Closing Date

Job Title: Senior Authorised Engineer

Location: Durrington/Falmer (Hybrid Working)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
 

About the Role

We’re looking for a technical expert to take ownership of all things electricity across our Water operations. This newly created position offers a unique opportunity to lead, influence, and make a lasting impact on how we manage electrical systems and safety.

As our Senior Authorised Engineer, you will act as a delegated authority Electrical Duty Holder and provide strategic leadership across our MEICA operations. You’ll ensure compliance with statutory regulations, oversee high-voltage systems, and keep our people safe. This is a pivotal role in our transformation journey, where your expertise will help us deliver safe, reliable services to millions of customers.

What you will be responsible for:

Additional Requirements:
Participation in incident support rotas may be required and will be discussed during the interview process.

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential

Desirable

About Southern Water

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 professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box.

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.

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