Employee Relations Advisor, Westerham, Kent, £35,000 We are seeking an experienced and proactive Employee Relations Advisor to join a collaborative and supportive HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional with strong employee relations experience who enjoys providing practical advice, managing complex cases, and supporting managers to create positive workplace outcomes. You will deliver expert, commercially focused guidance on a wide range of employee relations and wellbeing matters, ensuring cases are managed fairly, consistently, and in line with employment legislation and company policy. Key Responsibilities Manage a varied caseload of employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, capability, and performance issues. Provide expert advice and guidance to managers on employee relations best practice and employment legislation Support managers in handling complex sickness absence cases and...

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning over 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: real estate, corporate services, dispute resolution and private client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges and opportunities they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. With our ambition to succeed comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our Responsible...

Centre Manager - Future Survival Location: Gravesend Pay: £15 per hour Hours: 35 guaranteed paid hours per week on average Basic annual earnings: £27,500 -33,000 Performance bonus: Up to £2,000 per year (£500 paid quarterly) Working pattern includes daytime hours, evenings, weekends and school holidays. About Future Survival Future Survival is an activity centre in Gravesend offering laser tag, gaming, Nerf, archery, shooting activities, parties, clubs and education programmes. We welcome families, schools, youth groups and businesses. We are developing our school visits, team-building bookings and training programme, and we are looking for a Centre Manager to help us run a reliable, welcoming centre and support that growth. About the role This is a hands-on role combining activity delivery, team management and business development. You will regularly lead activities and parties, supervise participants and work directly with customers. You will also have...

Centre Manager - Future Survival Location: Gravesend Pay: £15 per hour Hours: 35 guaranteed paid hours per week on average Basic annual earnings: £27,500 -33,000 Performance bonus: Up to £2,000 per year (£500 paid quarterly) Working pattern includes daytime hours, evenings, weekends and school holidays. About Future Survival Future Survival is an activity centre in Gravesend offering laser tag, gaming, Nerf, archery, shooting activities, parties, clubs and education programmes. We welcome families, schools, youth groups and businesses. We are developing our school visits, team-building bookings and training programme, and we are looking for a Centre Manager to help us run a reliable, welcoming centre and support that growth. About the role This is a hands-on role combining activity delivery, team management and business development. You will regularly lead activities and parties, supervise participants and work directly with customers. You will also have...

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: 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: Fixed term contract with the possibility to be made permanent: Are you a proactive recruiter who thrives on searching and connecting with technical talent? We are expanding our team to support major new infrastructure projects, and we need a hands on internal recruiter to help us identify, attract, and hire exceptional engineering, technical and IT skill sets. This is a varied, fast paced contract where you won't just post ads and wait you'll be a true strategic partner, leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter and other proactive channels, talent mapping, and proactive sourcing to build robust talent pipelines for critical skills. Main Responsibilities Proactive External Sourcing: Use advanced LinkedIn Recruiter techniques, boolean searches, and direct sourcing strategies to map the market and uncover passive engineering talent. Pipeline Building: Create long-term candidate pipelines for critical technical skills and future infrastructure requirements. End-to-End...

Summary: Are you an engineer who thrives on variety, takes pride in technical excellence, and wants a career that fits around your life-not the other way around? We have an incredible opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our Investment Delivery Directorate. Based out of our Snodland, Kent office, you will enjoy a flexible, hybrid working model that allows you to manage your own time between home, the office, and our project sites across the beautiful South East. At South East Water, we don't just talk about work-life balance and continual professional development (CPD)-we build them directly into our culture. Supporting a Project Manager, you will take ownership of all technical and engineering aspects of your assigned projects from conception to completion, including a PLC replacement project. You will be the technical anchor-planning, scheduling, and managing tasks to ensure accuracy, safety, and top-tier quality. Although this role offers flexible/hybrid working...

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 sharp, commercially-minded Regulatory Lawyer looking to shape compliance and strategy within a vital infrastructure sector? Do you have the legal expertise and proactive mindset needed to navigate complex water industry frameworks, from Ofwat guidance to wholesale market rules? If so, this high-impact role places you at the very heart of our business. Reporting directly to the Head of Strategy and Economic Regulation, you will serve as a trusted advisor across key functions-protecting the business from regulatory risk while championing a strong culture of compliance. Main responsibilities: Provide legal advice and support to business functions in relation to regulatory obligations and policy, including (i) compliance with water industry legislation, licence conditions, competition law, wholesale market codes, charging rules, (ii) regulatory reporting and (iii) the management of regulatory and compliance risks. Working with the Regulation Team and the...

Summary: Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your financial expertise directly impacts the bottom line? Are you ready to be the anchor that keeps multi-million pound projects sailing smoothly on budget? As Cost Engineer, you won't just be crunching numbers-you will be the strategic backbone of our project delivery. You will ensure we apply absolute best practices in cost control, providing the deep-dive analysis and precise allocations that our project management and commercial teams rely on to succeed. Beyond the spreadsheets, you'll act as a vital bridge across departments, partnering closely with our engineering team to deliver accurate, streamlined monthly commercial reporting. If you are looking for a role where your insights genuinely shape the future of our projects, this is it. Main responsibilities: Project Lifecycle Support: Play a key role in the project lifecycle from initiation to completion, by ensuring all projects are accurately...

Summary: Provide excellent customer satisfaction by resolving customer's problems quickly and accurately in professional manner whilst focusing on reducing complaints and repeat contacts. Are you highly motivated, resilient, and someone who always follows through on promises? If so, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. As a Technical Advisor , you'll be the calm in the storm for customers facing urgent water supply issues-like unexpected outages or low pressure. Using your quick decision-making and natural empathy, you'll tackle problems head-on to deliver the best results, first time, every time. Whether you're guiding a customer to a quick fix over the phone or coordinating with our field teams to get the job done, you will take true ownership of every situation. What You'll Do Be the Voice of Calm: Act as the first point of contact for customers experiencing stressful, urgent water issues. Problem-Solve on the Fly: Listen intently, assess the...

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 Primavera P6 expert who thrives on bringing structure, clarity, and precision to complex engineering environments? Do you have the technical sharpness and governance mindset needed to keep projects running smoothly, on budget, and on schedule? The Project Controller will be tasked with driving our engineering portfolio forward. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the engine room of our project delivery-taking full ownership of Primavera (P6) scheduling, enforcing robust change management, and steering projects seamlessly through critical funding and gateway milestones. As Project Controller you will excel at turning complex data into accurate progress insights and holding project governance to the highest standard. Main responsibilities: Update monthly all project programmes on P6 and sure programmes are an accurate reflection and challenge any key areas that are not. Complete all funding requests (CER) for projects within relevant portfolio....

Summary: As a Smart Meter Reporting and Data Analyst, you will play a central role in driving the success of our Smart Metering project and hitting our PCD targets. In this position, you will turn complex smart meter data into actionable insights that identify critical trends, curb customer demand, and tackle leakage. Managing end-to-end reporting across household and non-household properties, you will safeguard data accuracy, maintain regulatory compliance, and work closely with internal teams and installation partners to streamline our rollout. We are looking for someone who proactively elevates our analytical tools and delivers agile, ad-hoc insight to propel continuous improvement across the entire business. Main responsibilities: Analyse comprehensive datasets for household and non-household customers to provide actionable insights that drive water efficiency and demand reduction. Develop and maintain reporting dashboards using advanced technology to monitor team...

Summary: Do you want to jump-start your career while earning a well-regarded qualification? Do you have a strong desire to help others? Do you want to be a part of an award-winning team with a meaningful purpose? Then do not pass up this opportunity We have regular apprenticeship intakes with a guaranteed, permanent position on successful completion. As a Customer Service Apprentice, you will use your entire passion, drive, and willingness to give great service. And with so much variation, you can be sure that no two days will ever be the same. You'll aid with billing inquiries, providing refunds, and setting up payment plans, as well as resolving water supply concerns including leaks and other problems. The Institute of Customer Service has given our Customer Service team the distinction grade. We are one of just 18 organisations in the country to get this coveted honour. As a result, you'll be joining a team that provides their all. This is a structured 24-month...

Summary: We are seeking a Cornerstone LMS Lead to drive the technical configuration, audit, and optimisation of our Cornerstone OnDemand platform in support of a major Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) regulatory project. You will be responsible for mapping, building, and delivering mandatory training and compliance competencies for approximately 150 critical water quality roles. In this technical lead position, you will resolve legacy configuration issues, establish data cleanliness best practices, optimise our Workday integration, and enhance technical training management on TAP. Working alongside dedicated Subject Matter Experts who manage stakeholder negotiation, your focus will be purely on evaluating technical feasibility and executing robust system solutions. Additionally, you will mentor a junior colleague, guiding their technical development and delegating routine administration to build internal team capability. Main responsibilities: System Audit &...

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...

Summary: As Waterlink Smart Metering Field Team Leader, you will be responsible for the performance and effective operation of multiple field teams responsible for the installation of Smart meters. Your role is to provide strong, organised leadership, ensuring that daily site activities-including traffic management and machinery use-are carried out efficiently, ensure strict adherence to health and safety best practice, and deliver high levels of customer service. By sharing your extensive industry knowledge, you will develop and motivate your teams to deliver the highest levels of quality and customer satisfaction, acting as a crucial link between office functions and onsite delivery. Main responsibilities: Supervise Waterlink Smart Metering Field Teams throughout the project lifecycle, from initiation to completion, ensuring high-standard performance. Lead, motivate, develop, and appraise team members to ensure they achieve peak performance and meet departmental needs....