Regional Liaison Engineer

Closing Date: 2025-10-27Job Title: Regional Liaison EngineerLocation: Ashford, Peacehaven, Chichester, or Budds FarmContract Type: Full-time, PermanentTravel Requirement: Regular travel across sites (driving license required)Are you ready to make a real impact in wastewater treatment? We’re looking for a Regional Liaison Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in connecting Wastewater Treatment Operations with Capital Delivery.Key PurposeAs a Regional Liaison Engineer, you’ll act as the operational voice throughout the lifecycle of complex, high-value wastewater treatment projects. You’ll ensure that designs are practical, resilient, and aligned with our strategic goals, supporting seamless integration into live operations and long-term asset performance.What You’ll Be DoingChampion operational requirements from concept design through to commissioning and handover.Review and influence engineering designs to ensure they are operable, maintainable, and cost-effective.Provide expert input during detailed design and commissioning phases.Ensure safety-critical processes such as Safe Control of Operations (SCO) are planned and compliant.Collaborate with site teams to support mobilisation, construction, and commissioning activities.Facilitate smooth project handovers, ensuring operational teams are fully prepared and confident.What We’re Looking ForStrong technical understanding of wastewater treatment processes.Proven experience in operational or project delivery roles within the water industry.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Ability to interpret technical documentation and manage multiple projects simultaneously.Practical experience with commissioning and operational handover.Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering. Or equivalent experience.Chartered Engineer status or working towards accreditation (desirable).Additional RequirementsMust be able to hit the ground running, with a strategic mindset and a personable, adaptable approach.A full UK driving license is essential, as regular travel to operational sites is required.Participation in a call-out rota may be required.Join us in shaping the future of wastewater treatment, where engineering meets purpose.PackageThis role will be full time Monday to Friday 37 hours a week. Participation in a call-out rota may be required.We are offering a salary up to £40,000 depending on skills and experience as well as other benefits including:Company and performance-related bonusGenerous pension up to 11% company contribution25 days annual leaveLife assurance equal to 4x salarySalary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)Health Cash PlanFull funded eye testsTwo paid volunteering days a yearOccupational health serviceDiscounts with over 800 popular retailersDigital GP serviceStudy support may be available for job-related qualificationsCompetitive maternity leave and flexible return to work optionsCycle to work schemeOur customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support – because when problems appear, fixing them is our top priority. That’s why our people join together and support when and however needed to make sure our customers get the service they deserve.Privacy StatementPlease note: If you are an existing Southern Water employee, you will need to confirm within your application that your Manager is aware of your application.All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. 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. If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered.Southern Water is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr