Job Description

Salary

36,500 to 43,000 depending on experience

Location

Chelmsford, Essex

About the role

Project Technician - Network Design & Construction team

Full time - 40 hours per week

Salary - 36,500 to 43,000 depending on experience

Location - Hanningfield, Chelmsford - Mobile Worker

About the role

As a Project Technician you will work alongside teams in Network Design & Construction function who are integral to the delivery of our exciting and ambitious upgrades and improvements to our water network. You will also support the delivery of all the existing work streams such new service connection, mains diversions, infrastructure maintenance and the Lead Replacement programme amongst other projects.



The role requires a Project Technician who can lead and drive the timely and safe delivery of activities. You will provide in the field advice, support on Lead activities, work in collaboration with contractors and internal stakeholders. The Project Technician is key to ensuring the smooth and successful delivery of our projects.



You will monitor the quality of the workmanship, ensure compliance with Water Regulations and enforce the high standards expected in the delivery of our new water assets. The Project Technician will initiate the co-ordination planning or interruption to supply processes. You will be responsible for the safe operation of our Networks to ensure all valve operations are carried out in line with our policy. Working with the Water Networks team, to ensure no issues arise once a scheme of work is confirmed.



Key to the role will be ensuring all work is carried out safely and in accordance with risk assessments and method statements and being a visible presence across all our construction sites. Site meetings with contractors and Project Managers as well as customer engagement is required, therefore excellent organisational and communication skills are essential.



There will be an expectation to support and uphold health & safety standards and regulations on all construction activity and ensure contractors are compliant at all times.

About you

As a Project Technician you need to be proactive with a can-do attitude, helping to ensure we deliver the best service across the network. The ability to problem solve and deliver completed works safely and on time is crucial.


Furthermore, excellent customer service is expected, an ability to build relationships with customers, developers, colleagues and key stakeholders is a key element to this role.


Ideally you will have a sound understanding of Oracle Field Services and GIS. Whilst this is desirable, full training would be given to the right candidate. An understanding and appreciation of DMEX would also be desirable.


You must ensure best practice is followed in all construction works impacting the network. Therefore, Water Regulation experience would be advantageous along with knowledge of network design standards and service connection procedures.

Prospective employees and agency workers in defined safety and security critical roles will be required to undertake a drug and alcohol test after the job offer has been made. This will be prior to or within four weeks of their start date.

About us

Here are NWG we strive to make Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) a Great Place to Work, for all. We embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and encourage you to bring your full self to work. As an equal opportunity employer we're committed to having a diverse community represented across our business.


We're aware that not everyone will have every skill listed in the job description, however if you have some of the skills listed, we'd encourage you to apply

NWG at a glance:

Our purpose at NWG is caring for the essential needs of our communities and environment, now and for generations to come.

We do this by providing reliable and affordable water and wastewater services for our customers.

We make a positive difference by operating efficiently and investing prudently, to maintain a sustainable and resilient business.

Our vision is to be the national leader in the provision of sustainable water and wastewater services.

To support us in achieving our vision, we have five core values which are the guiding principles, defining who we are, what we do and how we do it.

Our benefits

We're a Great Place to Work because of the amazing people who work for us, and to say thank you we offer a range of benefits to colleagues. Our 'Tap Into' benefits include:

Generous holiday entitlement starting at 23 days plus bank holidays and additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. There's also the option to buy or sell holidays. Company pension scheme, where we'll double match your contributions up to an employer contribution of 10%. Free access to local attractions. A fantastic discount scheme, with savings on days out, shopping, travel and more. Award winning 'Living Well' wellbeing support, including access to a digital GP service for you and your family members. Support with sustainable travel - through salary sacrifice cars and a cycle to work scheme. Financial wellbeing support - access our community savings scheme, financial education and low cost loans through Salary Finance. We also provide 4 x Life Assurance and an Income Protection Scheme. Support with your development - we offer a range of development opportunities, can support you through an interest free qualification loan and we'll even pay for any relevant professional body subscription

About us

NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) provides water and sewerage services to 2.7 million people in the North East of England as Northumbrian Water, and water services to 1.5 million people in the South East of England as Essex & Suffolk Water.


We are proud to serve our customers and we're committed to delivering great service, putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.

Our values

Our values describe our main principles, qualities and attributes. They are the guiding principles which define who we are, what we do and how we do it. They make us different from our competitors and guide our decisions and actions to drive us towards our vision.


Our values are:

Results Driven

We take responsibility for achieving excellent business results.

Ethical

We are open and honest and meet our commitments with a responsible approach to the environment and our communities.

Customer Focused

We aim to exceed the expectations of our internal and external customers.

Innovative

We continuously strive for innovative and better ways to deliver our business.

One Team

We work together consistently, promoting co-operation, to achieve our corporate objectives.

Colleague benefits

We're the great company we are because of you - our people. As our way of saying thanks, we offer you a wide range of benefits and discounts to take advantage of.


To find out more about our benefits, see our benefits booklet attached to this advert.

Eyecare

Discounted Medicals

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2work

Buying & selling annual leave

Long service awards

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Computer

Loans

Award winning wellbeing site

NWG savings scheme

Company pension scheme

Pre-retirement workshops

Life assurance

Discounts & cashback offers

Qualification loan

Documents

Business Plan 2025-30 - Essex & Suffolk Water

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Business Plan 2025-30 - Main Report

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Business Plan 2025-30 - Northumbrian Water

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Restore and Regenerate - Our Environment Strategy to 2050

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