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Delivery Engineer- Site Inspector
Southern WaterBrighton, England, United Kingdom
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About the role
Closing Date
2026-08-17
Job Title: Delivery Engineer – Site Inspector
Location: Sussex/Kent
Contract Type: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 37
Salary: From £35,000 based on skills and experience
About The Role
We are very excited to announce that we have an amazing opportunity to join our Water Network Contract & Highways team as a Delivery Engineer – Site inspector.
If you have a strong focus on contractor performance, compliance and reactive maintenance processes, we would love to hear from you!
What You Will Be Responsible For
As a Delivery Engineer – Site Inspector, your main purpose will be to proactively manage contract performance and compliance and manage repair and Maintenance (R&M) processes for the Southern Water region & supporting functions.
You will be liaising with customers, stakeholders and business partners as applicable regarding the R&M contracts while mitigating reputational & financial goals within Southern Water relating to contractual management.
Additional training will be provided to fulfil this role.
2026-08-17
Job Title: Delivery Engineer – Site Inspector
Location: Sussex/Kent
Contract Type: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 37
Salary: From £35,000 based on skills and experience
About The Role
We are very excited to announce that we have an amazing opportunity to join our Water Network Contract & Highways team as a Delivery Engineer – Site inspector.
If you have a strong focus on contractor performance, compliance and reactive maintenance processes, we would love to hear from you!
What You Will Be Responsible For
As a Delivery Engineer – Site Inspector, your main purpose will be to proactively manage contract performance and compliance and manage repair and Maintenance (R&M) processes for the Southern Water region & supporting functions.
You will be liaising with customers, stakeholders and business partners as applicable regarding the R&M contracts while mitigating reputational & financial goals within Southern Water relating to contractual management.
Additional training will be provided to fulfil this role.
- Involvement of R&M related issues across Southern Water, and provision of advice regarding R&M specification.
- Point of contact within each area.
- Proactive Management of Contractor Performance & Compliance: Ensure contractors meet performance standards and comply with regulations.
- Management of repair & maintenance (R&M) Processes: Oversee R&M processes for the Southern Water region and support functions.
- Liaison with Customers, Stakeholders & Business Partners: Maintain effective communication and relationships regarding R&M contracts.
- Mitigation of Reputational & Financial Goals: Manage contractual aspects to protect Southern Water's reputation and financial interests.
What You’ll Bring To The Role
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
"We understand that great talent comes in many forms. If this role excites you and you share our commitment to delivering sustainable solutions for our communities, please apply—even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match every requirement. We’ll support your growth and development."
- Technical understanding Southern water’s & industry related standards.
- Commercial Effectiveness and Business Expertise
- Reporting & record-keeping skills – Tracking Sheet (Clancy Depot-net) review & auditable processing with a view to keeping SW’s financial liability to a minimum.
- Promote best quality works
- Risk and Compliance
- Manage contractor performance by understanding the R&M contract & manage risk to the Business by identifying noncompliance, and trends in noncompliance.
- A UK Driving Licence
- Street works qualifications/Licence
- Business Skills
- IT literate, familiar with Microsoft supporting frameworks
- Personal and Interpersonal Skills
- Communication skills, liaison with our business partners regarding operations,
- Attending core meetings under invitation.
- Leadership and Management
- Ability to manage difficult situations with external bodies (customers, Leakage/Service providers & Contractors) and internally within SW.
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
"We understand that great talent comes in many forms. If this role excites you and you share our commitment to delivering sustainable solutions for our communities, please apply—even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match every requirement. We’ll support your growth and development."
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.
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.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Southern Water, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 8143 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~34k in sampleP25 £28kP75 £43k
£25kmedian £34k£43k
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