Experience Leakage Technician - South East Water

Find and fix hidden leakage in one of the UK's most critical water networks

Purpose and Scope of the Role
Tetra Tech is seeking Leakage Technicians to support our South East Water contract across Sussex. You will investigate clean water networks to identify leakage and unaccounted-for consumption, using specialist techniques to locate issues, support repairs and help the client meet performance targets. Working with field teams, maintenance crews and digital reporting tools, you will deliver accurate findings, step testing, pressure zero testing and detailed network data capture.

Your Impact in this Position
You will play a direct role in reducing water loss, improving network performance and supporting a more efficient water supply. In the short term, you will strengthen your technical capability and build experience across active field operations. Over time, you will gain exposure to complex leakage work, develop stronger asset knowledge and progress within a technically focused team delivering important environmental outcomes.

Core Capabilities
Leakage Investigation

• Carry out detailed surveys to identify leakage, unaccounted-for consumption and network anomalies using recognised field techniques.

Technical Field Skills

• Use correlation, ground microphones, utility tracing, noise logging, asset surveying, step testing and pressure zero testing effectively and competently.

Reporting and Data Accuracy

• Record findings clearly and promptly using data collection applications, ensuring information is accurate, traceable and actionable.

Teamwork and Operational Support

• Support maintenance teams and work collaboratively with colleagues to promote repairs and maintain delivery standards.

Safety and Professional Conduct

• Work safely in all conditions, including nights where required, and follow site, hygiene and operational procedures at all times.

Qualifications and Training
Essential: Prior water network experience, competent IT skills and a full UK driving licence.
Desirable: EUSR Water Hygiene, EUSR DOMS and NRSWA Unit 2 accreditation.

Work Pattern and Location
This is a field-based role covering Sussex, working Monday - Friday, 40hrs. You must be willing to work across the area, outdoors and in all weather conditions, with occasional night work. Hybrid or remote working is not suitable for this position.

Why join Tetra Tech?
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients' most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role. &I