Senior Authorised Engineer

Southern Water

Senior Authorised Engineer leading technical assurance and compliance in MEICA operations. Overseeing HV systems, safety regulations, and the competency assessment of technicians at Southern Water.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeFalmer • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £NaN per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership, technical assurance, and governance across Southern Water’s MEICA operations.
Ensure compliance of all electrical and mechanical activities, including high‑voltage (HV) work.
Act as joint custodian for the organisation’s M&E Systems Manual and Electrical Safety Rule Book.
Oversee the development and continual improvement of Management Plans under the Electricity at Work Regulations.
Own and maintain the M&E 3004 procedure and manage all SAP/AP authorisations and training requirements.
Lead in safety investigations across MEICA operations and guide the SAP team through incident reviews.
Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, network operators, and commercial teams to ensure compliance.
Manage a team of 4x Senior Authorised Persons (SAPs) and 2 technical specialists, driving high performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience in MEICA engineering within industrial, utilities, energy, or infrastructure environments.
Proven, hands‑on experience managing and operating HV and LV electrical systems.
Sound understanding of statutory regulations, electrical safety rules, and safe systems of work.
Demonstrable experience assessing technical competency and developing high‑performing engineering teams.
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional accreditation - desirable.
Strong strategic thinking with a clear focus on risk management and compliance.
Confident communication and ability to build productive relationships with senior stakeholders and external partners.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company and performance-related bonus
Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution
Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary
Health benefits through a Cash Plan
Two paid community volunteering days a year
25 days annual holiday
Occupational health service
Retail discount app
Competitive maternity leave, and flexible return to work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

MEICA engineeringhigh-voltage (HV) systemslow-voltage (LV) systemstechnical competency assessmentmanagement plans developmentsafety investigationsincident reviewsSAP/AP authorisationsElectrical Safety Rule BookElectricity at Work Regulations

Soft Skills

strategic leadershiprisk managementcompliance focusconfident communicationrelationship buildingteam managementhigh performance drivingcollaborationstakeholder engagementproblem-solving

Certifications

Chartered Engineer (CEng)