Technical Lead

Storm overflows are very provocative and not acceptable to our customers and stakeholders. We want to lead the charge in resolving the current situation. That's where our Clean Rivers & Seas Task Force comes in, implementing pioneering and industry-leading solutions to reduce spills and reliance on overflows whilst also enhancing the environment for our communities. Currently delivering a £45million pathfinder programme which rapidly expands to £1.5billion over next 10 years. The programme has been very successful, and we are now expanding the team so we can continue to work in partnership to deliver a larger programme of sustainable and innovative interventions to reduce the use of storm overflows.,

• Technical design and oversight of the pathfinder AMP8 storm overflow reduction programme - provide input, challenge, steer and governance to ensure we design & deliver technically feasible set of interventions.
• Facilitate delivery of optimization / smart catchment(s) type interventions- working with teams across the business - asset management, data, IT, control room, operations - to ensure everyone understands what / why we're doing what we're doing it, where any risks might sit / how they should be mitigated, and how best to manage the delivery and operation of the interventions.
• Develop innovative approaches for analysis with thought leaders internally, in academia, across the UK water industry and the supply chain. To enable agile, accelerated and streamlined wastewater network analysis, essential for an aggressive AMP8 delivery programme.
• Supervise, mentor and grow the next generation of technical talent. (PhD & MSc students and graduates).
  
  Strong technical bias (engineer).
• Innovative and creative mind set.
• Engaging and able to build strong relationships in and outside the organisation.
• Superior data analytical skills.
• Can do attitude and can overcome complex challenges and obstacles.
• Can challenge colleagues and the supply chain to ensure robust interventions are designed and delivered.
• 5-10 years' technical experience in Wastewater networks.
• Experience with a variety of analytical tools \ packages (ICM, SQL, R, …).
• Hydraulic modelling trained and experienced.
• Degree level technical (BEng \ MSc) qualifications in engineering
This is a unique opportunity to join a high performing and highly engaged team who are delivering a large innovative programme in partnership using sustainable and nature-based approaches to reduce the use of storm overflows and improve the environment. We know that over-use of storm overflows is a problem, so we are excited to invite you to be part of the solution!

This role will be full time Monday to Friday with a hybrid or flexible approach to working in one of our offices for example Durrington / Falmer or from home. We are offering a salary circa £70,000 as well as other benefits including :
• Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance equal to 4x salary
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
• Health Cash Plan
• Full funded eye tests
• Two paid volunteering days a year
• Occupational health service
• Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
• Digital GP service
• Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
• Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private Medical Insurance (Senior Levels Only)
Join our Clean Rivers & Seas Task Force and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers and the environment. Does this opportunity excite you but you're not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? 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. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role? Our 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. Joining the Southern Water family means you'll become part of our incident support team. During your interview, your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position. Privacy Statement : Please 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. LI-Remote LI-AC1