Asset Integrator

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Job Title: Asset Integrator

Location: Chatham (Driving licence required; site visits across Bexhill and Hastings)

Salary: Up to £46,400, depending on skills and experience

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to support the Asset Integration and Handover Manager in delivering technical and practical support across our Capital projects. This key role ensures all projects are designed, constructed, commissioned and handed over in alignment with processes and procedures, while fostering a streamlined, collaborative approach with Operations. Asset Integration plays a crucial role in our Engineering Department by ensuring that new assets delivered by project teams are smoothly transitioned into maintenance and operations.

The role will focus on ensuring assets meet business objectives, regulatory requirements and operational standards while maximising benefits for Southern Water. You will ensure that all assets are defect‑free, properly documented and that operational and maintenance personnel are fully trained.

• Provide technical input to Project Managers and Design teams, influencing designs with regard to operability, maintainability, health and safety, system integration and compliance.
• Collaborate with ETS, Delivery teams and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle to offer support and advice related to commissioning and handover.
• Ensure all parties adhere to a set of common processes and procedures for the management of commissioning and handover within Construction.
• Oversee document control and quality assurance, ensuring all relevant manuals, certifications and asset data are completed before handover.
• Maintain accurate records of construction and process defects, ensuring that any issues are promptly addressed with the Project Manager and Design teams.
• Review and audit the effectiveness of operator, maintenance and ICA training, ensuring compliance with H&S requirements and proper documentation.
• Review and agree on takeover test documentation and manage the defect register throughout the test and post‑test periods.
• Liaise with contractors to ensure the timely submission of H&S and SCO documents and that all audits and H&S visits are completed.

• Background in technical support, project management or engineering.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams.
• Driving licence to attend site visits.
• Understanding of Health and Safety best practice.

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025‑30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion or other protected characteristics. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

“Your potential matters more than a perfect checklist. If this role excites you and you believe you can make an impact, we want to hear from you! Skills can be learned—passion, drive and fresh perspectives truly set candidates apart. Don’t hesitate—take the leap and apply!”