Strategic Control Hydraulic Analyst

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Job Title: Strategic Control Hydraulic Analyst

Location: Durrington, Hybrid

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 38 hours per week

Salary: Up to £38,000

This is an exciting brand‑new technical role at Southern Water, perfect for someone who wants to get stuck in and help shape how we optimise and operate our water supply network. As a Strategic Control Hydraulic Analyst, you’ll play a central part in improving system performance through advanced hydraulic modelling and strategic analysis.

You’ll work closely with Operations, Operational Control, Engineering & Construction (E&C), and Engineering Technical Services (ETS) to support the Safe Control of Operations (SCO) programme. This includes modelling high‑risk outages, forecasting storage, and helping develop strategies that balance customer service, system resilience and leakage performance.

You will also contribute to capital delivery projects and long‑term network planning by providing specialist hydraulic insight, mass balance modelling, and scenario simulations – giving you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on how we manage and optimise our network.

• Supporting the programme management of annual outage plans and day‑to‑day SCO activities, balancing operational risk
• Undertaking hydraulic modelling for planned Water Supply (WS) activities, including mass balance modelling, scenario simulation, and storage forecasting
• Monitoring and analysing system performance, including low‑pressure issues, DMA management, and water quality considerations
• Developing and updating hydraulic models using tools such as Info Works, ArcGIS, and other network modelling platforms
• Providing specialist technical input through the Risk & Value (R&V) and Solution Development stages for capital projects
• Supporting incident response through hydraulic modelling and simulation within the incident management framework (Network Risk Advisor)
• Working with Operations and other stakeholders to develop and drive outage recovery strategies
• Contributing technical insights to Continuous Improvement initiatives and business‑wide optimisation work

• Collaboration with Operational Control Centre (OCC) production planners on forward outage planning (in week, in month, and up to a rolling year ahead)
• Will involve occasional travel to sites and operational locations
• Ability to work flexibly to support incidents when required

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant field
• Expertise in hydraulic modelling software such as Info Works, Aquator, or similar
• Strong knowledge of water abstraction, treatment, transmission, and distribution networks
• Proficiency in GIS tools (ArcGIS, Map Info) and advanced Excel / Visual Basic
• Skilled in data handling, interpretation, and presenting technical insights to stakeholders
• Understanding of serviceability risk, water quality compliance, and the water regulatory framework

• Experience with in the UK water industry or a related regulated utility
• Knowledge of regulatory obligations and statutory requirements in the water sector
• Experience collaborating on capital delivery or engineering projects

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 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 you’d like to be considered for future opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here:

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