Job Description

We're making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future.

Portsmouth Water is excited to offer an opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven Assistant Water Engineer to join our growing Asset Management team.

In this pivotal role, you'll support the Asset Insights Manager in delivering impactful, data-led insights for the AMP8 Investment Programme while helping to define the strategic direction for AMP9. You'll also play a key role in advancing our Asset Intelligence capabilities and supporting the development of junior team members, making a lasting impact on the future of our network.

What will you be doing?

Key Responsibilities

Support the delivery of technical aspects for medium to large projects and lead small to medium projects. Contribute to the development of Asset Intelligence and levelling-up functions. Plan and implement data acquisition, quality assurance, and hydraulic modelling activities. Design and deliver asset health interventions, including deterioration modelling and condition assessments. Coordinate rolling programmes for asset surveys, monitoring, and condition evaluation. Assist with network master planning and optimisation strategies. Integrate and optimise the use of smart technologies and related data. Design and plan capital and operational intervention programmes. Mentor graduates in developing analytical systems for water auditing and asset insights. Support continuous improvement of asset performance analysis and reporting systems. Provide key data and insight services to inform business decisions. Contribute to the development of Portsmouth Water's Asset Management System and Strategic Asset Management Plan

What do you need?

Skills, Qualifications & Competencies

Essential:

Engineering, Science or Environmental qualification (degree level minimum) Member of a professional body and regularly maintain unsupervised CPD Working towards chartership with a professional body Methodical and organised Ability to work under pressure, whilst managing priorities Good time management skills Confident and strong communicator at all levels Ability to understand and assess numerical and statistical information Clear understanding of Engineering functions in a potable water system

Desirable:

Previous experience of supervising direct reports or supporting the development of junior engineers Ability to network, establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal/external stakeholders Ability to challenge decisions Knowledge of Portsmouth Water and the obligations and reporting requirements as well as systems and processes.

We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways

, and that's why we're happy to consider

flexible working arrangements

. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.

Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications

so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion

, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society.

Please note,

the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are

eligible to live and work in the UK

.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive

, we're unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we'll usually be in touch

within 4 weeks

of receiving it.

What can Portsmouth Water offer you?

At

Portsmouth Water

, we believe in rewarding our people. Here's just a taste of what's waiting for you when you join the team:

Holidays Made Better

Enjoy

25

days of annual leave

,

plus bank holidays

, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore.

A Pension That Works for You

We'll help secure your future with a

generous pension scheme

, contributing

up to 15%

because your tomorrow matters as much as your today.

Performance Pays Off

You could earn a

non-contractual bonus

of

up to 6% of your basic salary

, linked to company performance because when we succeed together, you should benefit too.

Family Comes First

Whether you're welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we've got your back with

enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay

.

Peace of Mind, Always

Our

life assurance scheme

gives your loved ones extra security, with a

4x salary

lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens.

Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Whether you need

confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7

through our Employee Assistance Programme, or

physical health support via our Virtual GP service

(available 8am10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the

HealthHero

app.

PW Perks Treat Yourself!

Enjoy exclusive

discounts at thousands of retailers

, plus exciting benefits like:

Electric Vehicle Scheme

(after 1 year)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Cash Plan

and

so much more!