Asset Engineer

Closing Date

31/07/2025

Location: Falmer (hybrid – 2 days per week in office or on site)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: Up to £45,000 depending on experience

We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join our Water Asset Management team as an Asset Engineer. This newly created role will play a key part in shaping our long‑term water investment plans and supporting the delivery of our regulatory commitments. You will help develop effective engineering solutions that improve asset performance, reduce risk and deliver value for our customers and the environment.

• Carry out or review root cause analysis to develop effective solutions to asset performance and risk issues
• Identify remedial actions to ensure assets operate safely, reliably and in line with regulatory requirements
• Complete cost–benefit analysis to determine best‑value interventions and define scope, benefits and delivery timescales
• Develop and assess intervention options for prioritised risks and support operational teams with scheduling and benefits tracking
• Recommend evidence‑based solutions that consider cost, performance, risk and criticality to support AMP investment plans
• Review solution effectiveness and use feedback to inform future asset strategies and planning decisions, engaging specialist support where needed
• Support the development of integrated system plans and hand over approved capital interventions, ensuring benefits remain viable through design

• A full UK driving licence is required
• Occasional travel to operational sites may be needed

• Degree in engineering or science, or equivalent experience in the water industry
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office, SAP and GIS
• Experience in engineering design, feasibility, or construction
• Knowledge of asset planning tools such as scenario planning or deterioration modelling
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams

• Professional accreditation (e.g., Institute of Asset Management or Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management)
• Experience supervising staff or contractors
• Experience applying innovative approaches to problem‑solving
• Commercial awareness and experience with project costing

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.

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 talented professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long‑term value creation.

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 are what truly set candidates apart. Don’t hesitate—take the leap and apply!

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