Wessex Water

Do you have a background in the water industry? Are you looking for your next challenge, where you will be involved with lots of projects seeing them from start to finish? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you as a Capital Liaison Technician!

What you'll do

As the Capital Liaison Technician, you will work with the Operational and Engineering teams within our Sustainable Operations and Engineering (SOE) department, on the appraisal, design, construction, commissioning and financial reporting of capital schemes to ensure we achieve the right solution for Wessex Water.

You will act as the key decision maker on schemes and be responsible for ensuring that information is appropriately communicated between all stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

• reviewing scheme briefs and ensuring that the design proposals and scheme approval papers have been discussed prior to submission and that all comments relating to the project are covered
• critically review capital schemes and ensure that all options are investigated and that the most practical/cost-effective option have been adopted
• ensuring that scheme proposals and design meet operational requirements and the company's technical standards
• providing feedback to the teams with the project status, highlighting specific problem areas and any major issues and key dates that impact upon operational activities
• attending construction site/progress meetings and providing operational comments and feedback on constructional issues and changes, drawing on wider team input
• discussing and agreeing the commissioning plan and ensuring adequate resources and time are allocated by the scheme Project Manager and Operational teams
• co-ordinating project and operational staff to deliver the commissioning, training and takeover of capital projects
• ensuring the original brief has been satisfied and all required documentation and training has been provided before agreeing takeover and scheme closedown
• reviewing operating and maintenance manuals, as well as other handover documentation to ensure that they cover all aspects of the operational requirements of the scheme, including all health and safety issues
• reviewing the revenue effects of new obligations for capital schemes for accuracy and agreeing the revenue effect on manning levels and monetary budgets.

What you'll need

To be successful you will have a safety-first approach, be highly motivated and comfortable working using your own initiative. You will be a natural problem solver and confident communicator, both verbally and in writing.

In addition, you will have:

• a minimum of five years' experience in water production and supply, sewerage or waste treatment
• knowledge of health and safety requirements
• working knowledge of functional M&E equipment used in the water industry
• NC level education or equivalent experience in the water industry
• IT competence, particularly in Microsoft Office packages, including Excel, Word and Access.

Due to the nature of this role, it is essential you hold a valid driving licence; a company vehicle will be provided.

What you'll receive

• Total pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.

The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.

We also continue to promote diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.

Sound interesting? Apply to start your application.