Water Network Engineer

Department: Project Support

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: West Malling

Compensation: £45,000 - £55,000 / year

Description

Water Network Engineer
Location: Any location within 40 minutes of the M25
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum

About Us
Veriflo, part of the Celnor Group, is a specialist in clean water asset services. We support major infrastructure projects by reducing leakage, optimising network performance, and ensuring water quality — all backed by a group of 30+ testing, inspection, certification, and compliance businesses.

Role Overview
As a Water Network Engineer, you’ll work within our Water Project Management team to analyse and resolve complex water network issues. You’ll use hydraulic modelling and GIS, develop pressure and flow management schemes, and create risk-mitigation plans.

Key Responsibilities

Propose and support flow/pressure management schemes with cost-benefit analysis.
Analyse data from metering software, logged networks, and other sources.
Use GIS for network mapping, tracing mains, and supporting DMA/PMA planning.
Identify network anomalies and design asset management solutions.
Build risk mitigation plans and method statements.
Liaise with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
Plan and schedule project resources to meet deadlines.
Track project progress, hours, and deliver client-ready reports.
Support on-field delivery (e.g., probe work, isolations) and HSEQ compliance.
Participate in the Health & Safety committee; line manage where required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

5 + years’ experience in water engineering, utilities, or a related technical roles.
Degree (or equivalent) in engineering or a relevant discipline. (Beneficial).
Knowledge of trunk mains / distribution network principles.
Experience with hydraulic modelling software.
Proficiency in GIS and Microsoft Office.
Ideally, understanding of district meter area (DMA) design.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Benenden Health & Lifestyle rewards scheme: private healthcare, 24/7 GP and retail discounts
Extra holiday days for long service (up to +30 days)
Pension contributions above statutory minimum
Support for professional development: funding for qualifications and memberships
Twice-annual salary reviews and performance appraisals

Key Responsibilities

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Benefits

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