Incident Containment Coordinator

Job Title: Incident Containment Coordinator
Job Type: Permanent
Starting Salary £35k + 15% Shift Allowance
Are you ready to lead the frontline in environmental protection and pollution prevention? As Incident Containment Lead , you’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding our waterways and communities by driving rapid, intelligent responses to pollution incidents and proactively shaping strategies that reduce any impacts.
You’ll coordinate emergency responses, mobilise resources with precision, and work closely with field teams to enhance asset resilience and environmental compliance. You will be expected to work in the Durrington office as part of a shift team.
The Shift Pattern Is
1 Stand-by, 3 Nights, 6 Off
1 Stand-by, 4 Nights, 7 Off
Drive efficient and timely deployment of resources to prevent pollution/compliance issues alongside mobilising containment in line with the demand.
Ensure contractor resource onsite is compliant from log on to log off to prevent pollution alongside ensure cleanups and mitigation are completed quickly closing out all the risks.
Develop and implement pollution prevention strategies and action plans based on learnings and risk scanning.
Collaborate with field teams to improve asset performance and resilience.
Emergency Containment Planning – 20%
Conduct risk assessments and scenario planning to identify vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.
Ensure plans are regularly tested, updated, and aligned with regulatory standards
Leverage historical incident data and personal experience to anticipate likely blockers (e.g., Design pre-emptive solutions and contingency protocols for high-risk failure points.
Resource Deployment & Coordination – 20%
Liaise with Logistics to ensure an up-to-date inventory of containment resources (e.g., Coordinate rapid deployment of internal and external resources, including contractors and emergency services.
Ensure all contractor resource is compliant, and risk is closed out before leaving site.
React swiftly to emerging blockers (e.g., Maintain a log of blockers and resolutions to inform future planning.
Liaise with Nova Team, PCL’s and field resources during and after incidents.
Proven experience in environmental management, pollution control, or Wastewater/Water operations.
Relevant industrial experience
Environmental Risk Management: A strong understanding of environmental risk management, particularly in water quality and pollution control, is essential.
Analytical Skills: The ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights is crucial.
Skills in developing and initiating containment strategies ahead of failure and coordinating with field teams and control centres to deploy resources pre-emptively.
Data Integration: The ability to integrate multiple data sources (e.g., SCADA, weather, asset condition, customer calls) to build a comprehensive risk picture.
Experience working with bathing waters, SSSI sites, or similar sensitive environments is important
Logistical back: knowledge of the wastewater sector and available services to mitigate risk
Risk Scanning and Early Intervention: Experience in liaising with mobile plant teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure rapid deployment
Performance Tracking: Relevant industrial experience
25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays 
~ Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers 
~ Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution) 
~ An employee assistance program 
~ A network of sports and social clubs 
~ Company and performance-related bonus 
~ Life assurance equal to 4x salary 
~ Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service) 
~ Health Cash Plan 
~ Discounts with over 800 popular retailers 
~ Digital GP service 
~ Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options 
~ Cycle to work scheme. 

If you are an individual with proven experience in environmental management, pollution control or water operations, and a passion for the environmental protection, we would love to hear from you
Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. If you are an existing Southern Water employee, you will need to confirm within your application that your manager is aware of your application. 
You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), will be required as part of the recruitment process.