Network Engineer - Wastewater

The role will be responsible for ensuring that assets adopted from our construction customers are compliant with the relevant standards and regulations, ensuring the adoption of quality water and sewerage assets. A key requirement will be for the successful candidate to demonstrate a strong customer service ethos - both towards our construction partners and retail customers - and a focus upon operational excellence in the adoption and management of our network assets. ESPW adopts assets from construction partners and developers across all regions of England and Wales. The successful candidate will be home based but will require regular travel to sites that are either adopted or in-construction.

The successful candidates will be expected to be very flexible and adaptable; You will be joining a small team and so will be expected to be willing and able to be multi-disciplined, flexible and often work out of their comfort zone!

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring water and wastewater assets are designed and constructed in line with ESPW's design, specification and operational policies and procedures. Undertake site inspection visits on assets under construction by our construction partners, and for adoption by ESPW, to ensure compliance with adoption standards and good working practices. Liaise with construction partners to offer technical support and guidance throughout the design and construction process Engage with incumbent water companies to obtain Bulk Supply and Bulk Discharge Agreements as required for ESPW's Ofwat submissions Support the wider ESPUG commercial team with technical expertise on water and wastewater adoption principles Support the wider ESP Water team with new NAV submissions to Ofwat, in order to ensure that all commercial, procedural and regulatory documents are completed Approval and authorisation of SLP providers, Contractors and other Service Providers that ESP may employ Develop, implement and manage operational processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to deliver safe and compliant water and wastewater commissioning activities Manage a competency and authorisation register for all new mains infrastructure and connection activities clearly defining roles and responsibilities Support the Network Manager to develop and assure asset maintenance and inspection regimes. Develop effective relationships with other WASCOs concerning NAV connection and commercial processes Support the Network Manager with reporting, monitoring (KPIs) and compliance with all design, construction, maintenance and emergency response policies and standards and in accordance with ESP's Safety Case. Input into the review of the status, adequacy and effectiveness of the asset maintenance regime, safety policies and technical standards. Act as Duty Manager in the event of an incident. Participate in the out of hours standby rota. Ensure that the requirements of ESPUG's Health and Safety, Environmental and Asset Management Policies are met. Ensure that the quality, environmental and statutory requirements of ESP Water's NAV licenses are met and where practicable exceeded.

Key Skills

Significant experience in the water and/or wastewater distribution sector with specific Knowledge of design, delivery, installation, operation and maintenance. Experience gained within the context of a water company Developer Services role or within a self-lay provider (SLP) or Developer would be advantageous. Qualified Incorporate Engineer (IEng) or equivalent qualification desirable; or proven relevant experience, with interest to become qualified. In depth knowledge of the relevant water industry Standards, Recommendations, Specifications and Legislation relevant to the construction and operation of water and/or waste-water distribution networks. Operational, design and regulatory knowledge of the drinking water, environmental and other regulations pertinent to water and/or waste-water network operations. Knowledge of the selection and procurement of materials to be used in the construction of water and/or waste-water distribution networks, and the selection and management of contractors and construction partners. An innovative approach to problem solving. Brings an energetic and curious approach to problem solving. Ability to innovate and to embed continuous improvement and innovation through a team with. An ability to adopt a wider perspective than the immediate bounds of the job description. Flexible approach to working on activities across the water team.