Job description
Are you motivated to make a difference by helping to reduce flooding, pollution and inflows to our assets? If so we have the ideal opening for you to Join our dynamic team as an Engineering Technician or Engineer.

What you'll do

Reporting to a Principal Engineer, you will use GIS (ArcMap) and other bespoke databases to help facilitate CCTV surveys and the rehabilitation of sewers and assets.

You will:
• produce plans and tables of works for CCTV surveys
• undertake walkover surveys and on-site investigations
• commission surveys of our sewerage assets
• review CCTV and make recommendations for sewer rehabilitation work
• produce tables of works for sewer rehabilitation
• assist/manage the short-term flow survey contract.

With the the right experience, you will gain the opportunity to lead infiltration investigations and enabling projects.

You will also work on specific engineering tasks under the direction of a supervising engineer; for example, assisting with high-level investigations into flooding, pollution and other projects.

What you'll need
• Computer literate, organised and able to prioritise workloads to meet targets.
• Good communication skills to liaise with internal stakeholders and coordinate external contractors.
• A basic knowledge of GIS with previous experience in the water and sewerage industry would be an advantage but is not essential, as we will provide training.
• A strong bias towards science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects would be beneficial.

What you'll receive
• Total pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.

The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.

We also continue to promote diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.

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