Mechanical Design Engineer Residential Building Services Location: Aylesford OR Surrey Salary: £35,000 to £70,000 Full-time Hybrid working available Benefits such as life insurance and healthcare They have a clear progression structure, for employees to develop up to Associate and Director level! Are you ready to take the next step in your building services career? We re seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with 3+ years experience in residential building services design to join a genuinely supportive, people-first consultancy where wellbeing, respect, and genuine team spirit are at the heart of everything they do. With a strong track record across luxury residential and educational projects, and an exciting pipeline of design work ahead, the team is growing! You'll be joining a business where staff tenure often exceeds 25 years , and diversity, flexibility, and kindness aren't buzzwords they re real values lived day-to-day. The Role: You ll be...

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: As part of our critical Network and Information Systems (NIS) project, we are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Electrical Installation Technician. This is a high-impact field role focused on the deployment of new IT Communications (Comms) cabinets and network node boxes across our water treatment sites and outstations. You will be instrumental in ensuring our network infrastructure is robust, reliable, and fully compliant within challenging industrial environments. This is a field-based position reporting to the Senior Infrastructure Analyst. You will be responsible for the physical and electrical integration of IT infrastructure, ensuring every installation meets the highest standards of safety and technical excellence Main Responsibilities Infrastructure Modification: Assessing, isolating, and rerouting existing electrical supply points (outlets, isolators) to align with new cabinet placements. New Circuit Installation: Installing dedicated power...

An established and highly regarded independent accountancy practice on the South Coast is looking to recruit an experienced Practice Senior to join its close-knit team in Folkestone. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys genuine client relationships, varied work and the chance to become a key part of a long-standing and respected local firm where people are valued properly and careers are built for the long term. The role will involve managing a broad and interesting portfolio of clients across a range of sectors and responsibilities including: • Preparation of statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies • Bookkeeping and management accounts work • VAT returns and related compliance • Payroll processing and associated duties • Personal and corporate tax compliance • Day-to-day client liaison and relationship management The firm is looking for someone who is technically capable, personable and commercially aware, with the confidence to...

Summary: We are recruiting a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave, and a new permanent vacancy as we are growing our team We are seeking two expert Logistics Planning Coordinators to join our team-one for a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave, and one for a new permanent vacancy due to team expansion. Are you the strategist who thrives on pre-planning the perfect route? We need logistical experts to take the helm of our tanker routing and driver coordination. This crucial role in the water industry involves navigating complexity, avoiding pitfalls, and ensuring our fleet operates with clockwork precision. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Route Planning: Architect and re-plan HGV routes to ensure drivers use only approved paths, preventing access to restricted areas and maximising efficiency. Workforce & Compliance Management: Oversee the driver rota, including hours, breaks, rest periods, holidays, and sickness. You will be...

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 seasoned engineer looking for a role where your expertise truly carries weight? Do you want to lead high-impact projects that ensure fresh water keeps flowing to millions of homes across the South East? This isn't just about managing assets; it's about shaping the future of our network. As our Senior Civil Engineer, you'll be the technical heartbeat of our non-infrastructure capital projects. From the first spark of a concept to the final site completion, you'll provide the solutions that keep our treatment works and plants running at their best. Main responsibilities The coordination and management of Civil Engineering direct reports. This includes: conducting 1:1/Feedback sessions, conducting appraisals, managing workload, technical support, approval of holiday and expenses, quality control, facilitating support during reactive and emergency work situations. Check and Review of project scopes ensuring they achieve the required outputs and quality...

Summary: Are you a curious and experienced Electrical Engineer looking for a role with real purpose? Do you want to apply your skills to exciting, complex projects that deliver clean, safe drinking water to communities across the South East? You'll be part of a friendly, collaborative team where your expertise is valued and you get to see the tangible impact of your work every day. You'll be involved in all stages of our capital engineering projects, from initial idea through to commissioning, playing a vital role in providing an essential service. Although this role offers flexible/hybrid working (office/home), you will be expected to travel to any location or site within South East Water's supply areas, as required, as part of the project(s) you are working on e.g. pre-construction and construction phase elements such as scoping or Contractor progress/design review meetings, defect reviews etc. Main responsibilities Development of technical solutions and coordinating...

Summary: Are you a detail-oriented professional with a background in logistics or ground maintenance? We are looking for two Site Logistics Operatives to join our expanding team. In these pivotal roles, you will be the backbone of our Tankering fleet operations, ensuring that our equipment, vehicles, and sites meet the highest safety and regulatory standards. From managing Regulation 31 compliance to orchestrating traffic management setups, you will ensure our teams have the tools and the environment they need to succeed in both planned and reactive works. Main Responsibilities Regulatory Compliance: Organise the sterilisation of tankers, hoses, and equipment, ensuring everything strictly adheres to Regulation 31 standards. Site Readiness: Conduct reservoir risk assessments and hydrant inspections to ensure sites are accessible and functional for emergency and planned events. Logistics & Stock: Load and unload vehicles using forklifts or pump trucks. Manage...

Summary: This key role will play a critical part in bringing technical, long-term water supply-demand strategies to life for the public and our stakeholders. Working closely with the Water Resources team, you will be responsible for the statutory consultation surrounding two of our key statutory plans - the Water Resources Management Plan and Drought Plan. You'll use your engagement skills to transform complex technical information into accessible, transparent, and engaging information for stakeholders, customers, and the media through various different channels. Main responsibilities: Creating and implementing an integrated communications strategy to support delivery of the Drought Plan and Water Resources Management Plan objectives and their input into the Business Plan process. Translating technical information into engaging content for internal and external audiences. Produce Non-Technical summaries required for consultations. Devising and delivering statutory...

Summary: Are you a methodical problem-solver who thrives on turning complex workflows into seamless operations? We are looking for a Process Improvement Manager to drive excellence, innovation, and rigorous compliance across our Water Supply network. As our Process Improvement Manager, you will be the architect of operational efficiency. You won't just be maintaining the status quo; you'll be constructively challenging it. From leading high-stakes workstreams within our DWI Transformation Programme to overseeing a team of Process Leads, your mission is to ensure our technical documentation and frontline compliance are world-class. Main Responsibilities Strategic Project Leadership : Take full accountability for a diverse portfolio, including Site Operating Manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and DMA contingency plans. DWI Transformation: Lead critical workstreams focused on General Site Duties, Treatment Works contingency, and Service Reservoir/Booster...

Summary: Are you a technical expert with a passion for operational excellence? As our Process Lead, you will be the guardian of our standards. You'll play a critical role in ensuring our frontline teams across Distribution, Leakage, E&M, Production, and Water Quality operate safely, consistently, and in full compliance with industry regulations. This isn't just about writing manuals; it's about translating complex technical requirements into clear, actionable guidance that protects our water supply and our people. Main Responsibilities Documentation Mastery: Author high-quality Site Operating Manuals (SOMs), Contingency Plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Knowledge Transfer: Develop engaging training materials and deliver annual briefings to frontline teams on internal updates and wider regulatory shifts. Collaborative Governance: Lead review groups with key managers to secure document approval and publication. Risk & Innovation:...

Summary: Are you a compliance expert with a passion for technical excellence and professional standards? At South East Water, we are committed to providing a high-quality service to our customers, and that starts with a highly skilled workforce. We are seeking an Operational Compliance Manager to spearhead our Competent Operator Schemes. You will be the guardian of our professional standards, ensuring our Production and Network Technicians are trained, assessed, and certified to nationally recognised EUSR standards. From managing a team of Training Leads to leading our accreditation audits, you will ensure that every technician on the frontline has a "Licence to Operate" that is second to none. Main Responsibilities Accreditation & Policy Leadership: Evaluate and align our "Competent Operator" policies with industry best practices. You will lead the update of assessment documentation for Production and design brand-new accreditation processes for our Network...

Summary: Are you a technical problem-solver who wants your work to actually mean something to millions of people? We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our MEICA team. This isn't just about crunching numbers; it's about ensuring the taps keep running across the South East. You'll be the client-side expert, involved in everything from the first "what if" feasibility sketch to the final "it's working" commissioning phase. Whether you are a seasoned pro looking for a supportive environment where you can share your wisdom, or a rising talent hungry for complex, large-scale projects that will stretch your skills, we have a place for you. Here, you'll have the autonomy to manage your own workload and the stability of an established company that truly invests in its people. Main responsibilities: Development of technical solutions and coordinating work with multi-disciplinary teams Process, Civil and Mechanical). Production of technical reports and the ability to...

Summary: Are you an engineer looking for a new challenge? Do you want to use your expertise to help deliver essential capital projects and make a real impact on a vital service? We're looking for a motivated and experienced Project Engineer to join our dynamic Engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on managing the multi-disciplined, technical and engineering aspects of projects, from start to finish. You'll be a key part of the team, working alongside the Project Manager to ensure quality, compliance, and successful delivery of our above ground capital investment projects. You'll get to see projects through their entire lifecycle, from the initial idea to completion, while ensuring everything is delivered to the highest standards. The role offers a blend of hybrid working, but you'll also be out and about, travelling to our sites across the South East Water supply area to see the projects you're working on come to life. Main...

Summary: Looking for a role where your technical input directly impacts the resilience of our water supply? Do you want to work on complex, large-scale schemes within a stable, supportive environment? We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to join our engineering team. This is a role for someone who wants to be involved across the entire project lifecycle, from initial conception through to final completion. You'll deliver above-ground schemes that directly improve water quality and fortify our treatment works. It's vital, hands-on work designed to build a more resilient network. Whether you are an experienced professional seeking a better work-life balance, or a technical specialist ready for more autonomy, you'll find that we value expertise and provide a clear, sustainable path for career growth. Main Responsibilities: Performing administrative tasks as required, including preparing estimates and invoices and keeping track of the project's progress,...

Summary: The Network Strategy Lead is a senior technical leadership position responsible for the architectural integrity and operational resilience of the distribution network. This role serves as the bridge between strategic hydraulic modelling and real-time field execution. As a founding leader within the Central Operations function, you will be tasked with designing and implementing a world-class network control framework that minimises service interruptions and maximises asset performance. You will act as the ultimate technical authority for network operations, transitioning the business from a reactive stance to a proactive, data-driven strategy. This role involves the high-level mentoring of Network Controllers and the integration of "Smart Network" technologies into daily operational workflows to protect customer service and water quality. Key Responsibilities: Network Architecture & Strategic Governance Control Function Design : Lead the development and...

Summary: The Production Strategy Lead is a high-impact role responsible for the end-to-end architectural design and execution of our production planning framework. As the founding leader of this department, you will bridge the gap between long-term capital investment and daily operational delivery. You hold ultimate strategic ownership of the annual, monthly, and weekly production cycles, ensuring that our asset portfolio operates at peak efficiency while maintaining uncompromising safety and regulatory standards. This is a build-and-scale opportunity. You will be expected to establish the governance structures, hire and develop a high-performing team, and integrate disparate data streams into a cohesive, centralised production strategy that balances complex supply-demand variables against maintenance requirements and outages. Key Responsibilities Departmental Architecture & Strategic Optimisation Greenfield Implementation : Design and implement the department's...

Summary: Reporting to the Financial Performance Manager, this role is responsible for acting as a strategic financial business partner to the senior management team. This role will be both responsible and accountable for providing insightful financial information, advice and guidance to guide both decision making, drive efficiency and mitigate risk across all project activities. This role will collaborate with and influence senior managers and cross functional teams through robust professional advice and guidance to deliver operational and financial efficiencies through strategic initiatives and new ways of working. This ensures the organisation can manage its costs effectively whilst improving efficiency in a complex and evolving industry. Main Responsibilities Lead strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes to align with corporate objectives, internal controls, and compliance with all regulatory standards. Provide strategic financial analysis with...

Summary: The Organisational Development Manager is the primary architect of culture and capability during a period of transformation for South East Water. In a water industry facing evolving regulatory landscapes, environmental challenges, and digital shifts, the role will ensure that our 1,400 strong workforce is resilient, skilled, and aligned with our future vision. Reporting directly to the Head of HR, the OD Manager will lead a dedicated team to design and execute strategies that improve organisational effectiveness and performance, managing a budget and the apprentice levy funds. This role isn't just managing "business as usual"; it's focused on leading the "business of tomorrow," ensuring our people are skilled, competent, motivated and engaged to deliver life-essential services through significant periods of change. Main responsibilities: Performance Management Develop plans to drive a high performance culture, support our performance management roadmap,...