Senior Structural Engineer/Associate Canterbury, Kent 55k- 75k Interested to find out more about working for this innovative 70 strong design led structural design practice? The role could be at a senior structural engineer level as a hands on project running designer, or for an Associate to be involved in taking a lead role in the growth and development of their new, small office in Canterbury. You would need to be an experienced all round buildings designer, and ideally you will be MIStructE or MICE qualified. The longer term plan is for this office to become around 10 staff. The Director and office space are already in place. This is a design led practice with exciting and challenging architecturally led work, a focus on sustainability and a "thinking outside the box" approach. You should be keen to work on a variety of projects, often award-winning, ranging from small to large scale in all areas of new build and refurb. There is a high proportion of Chartered...

Summary: The Operational Resilience and Security Manager is responsible for ensuring South East Water comply with the Security and Emergency Measures Direction, as per the Water Industry Act. The role will be responsible for developing our protective security strategy, ensuring the requirements are clearly communicated within South East water, fully understood and complied with at all times. As an Subject Matter Expert (SME), this role will be responsible for disseminating industry guidance to the wider business. Ensuring any risks or issues are identified and appropriate mitigation put in place. The Operational Resilience and Security Manager will lead on our price review submission for security matters, ensuring an appropriate business case is submitted to secure funding for future requirements. In addition, this role will develop and lead our emergency planning capability. By engaging with external stakeholders (LRFs, industry working groups, other utilities) and through the...

Summary: As the Water Network Science Manager, you'll lead a specialist technical team dedicated to protecting water quality from our treatment works right to the customer's tap. Reporting directly to the Water Quality Manager, you'll take ownership of network performance by proactively identifying potential risks before they impact supply and ensuring the continuous delivery of safe, wholesome drinking water. In this role, you will balance fast-paced operational demands with long-term maintenance strategies to optimise the network's overall resilience. You will bring proven experience in water quality or distribution science, strong leadership skills to guide technical experts, and a proactive, analytical approach to risk management that guarantees compliance and maintains customer trust. Main responsibilities: Provide leadership and technical direction to the Distribution Science team, focusing on the monitoring and management of the water distribution network. Develop...

Summary: Are you a skilled mechanical engineer looking for a role that offers both technical challenge and a genuine work-life balance? Do you want to use your expertise to lead meaningful projects that provide a vital service to our community? As one of our Senior Mechanical Engineers, you'll provide the technical leadership needed to keep our MEICA team moving forward. This is a varied role where you'll oversee resource allocation, solve complex mechanical queries, and help deliver capital engineering schemes from the initial design through to commissioning. Whether you're an experienced professional looking for a more stable, value-driven environment or a rising talent ready to step into a senior position, you'll find plenty of opportunity here to make a tangible impact. Main Responsibilities: Develop Technical Solutions: Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams-including Process and Civil-to create integrated, practical solutions for water infrastructure. Lead...

Summary: Are you a hands-on Network Engineer who thrives on the open road rather than being chained to a desk? Do you love the satisfaction of physical deployments, complex problem-solving, and seeing the direct impact of your work? We are launching a major, high-priority infrastructure overhaul across our remote sites, and we need a skilled engineer to grab their tools, partner up, and lead the charge from the front lines. Contract Details: Duration: 12 months fixed term, with potential for extension. Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Location & Setup: This is a field-based role, covering our entire South East geographical area. You will be part of dynamic, collaborative teams of two. T he Mission: Dual-Project Deployment You won't just be maintaining the network; you will be actively transforming it. Working in a team of two, you will hit our various geographical sites to run two critical projects simultaneously: The NIS Project...

Summary: Are you a strategic driver who thrives on turning complex regulatory frameworks into seamless operational delivery? Do you have the executive presence to guide Board-level reporting and the detail-oriented rigor to master Ofwat's requirements? In this critical position, you will own the end-to-end integrity of our Price Control Deliverables (PCDs) and regulatory reporting framework. You'll sit at the intersection of strategy and compliance, transforming data into trusted insights for executive leadership while ensuring our submissions meet the highest standards of accuracy through robust third-party assurance. Main responsibilities: Assurance framework oversight: Design, implement, and oversee the reporting assurance framework for the Delivery Plan. Establish a process to implement robust internal controls and audit trails across all regulatory reporting streams. Internal reporting: Lead regular reporting of Delivery Plan performance to the Executive and Board....

Summary: Are you an experienced Senior Project Manager ready to head a major flagship water infrastructure project? Do you have the expertise to manage a £500m+ portfolio across complex PPP/PFI frameworks and NEC contracts? We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to take ownership of a major workstream within a landmark clean water infrastructure scheme, encompassing a new reservoir, water treatment works, pipelines, and pumping stations. Reporting directly to the Head of Major Projects, you will be fully accountable for driving safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery across a portfolio valued at approximately £500m. This role demands strong commercial and contractual acumen-specifically in administering NEC contracts and navigating PPP/PFI finance structures-alongside technical assurance skills to oversee planning, resourcing, and quality from concept to completion. In addition to day-to-day contract governance and technical oversight, you will act as the principal lead for...

Summary: Are you a proactive Project Manager who thrives on delivering high-impact infrastructure projects? Do you have the hands-on experience needed to lead complex infrastructure projects like treatment upgrades and pipeline installations? We are looking for an experienced and proactive Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of clean water infrastructure projects, from inception through to completion and handover. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects typically involving treatment works upgrades, pipeline installations/rehabilitations, reservoir maintenance, and pumping station improvements. A core requirement of this role is the proficient management of contracts, particularly utilising the NEC (New Engineering Contract) suite, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while managing risk and stakeholder expectations effectively. The Project Manager...

Summary: Are you an experienced operational decision-maker seeking a high-oversight role in network resilience? If you are ready to command operational control systems, safeguard uncompromised water quality, and protect thousands of customers from unplanned outages, this is where your expertise makes an immediate, high-visibility impact. Operating within the Central Operations team, the Network Controller serves as the authoritative focal point for real-time network stability, contingency execution, and emergency response across the water distribution network. This critical, high-oversight position demands advanced technical judgment to manage real-time hydraulic applications, mitigate Water Quality (WQ) risks, and safeguard stringent regulatory performance targets (including DWI standards, DG2, DG3 and C-mex metrics). The successful candidate will leverage data-driven intelligence and operational control systems to eliminate unplanned outages, optimise field resource...