Career opportunities
With over 2000 employees delivering essential life services to 2.25 million customers, there is a role for everyone at Southern Water.
Southern Water careers that empower people
From frontline services keeping the water flowing, to IT, Marketing, and Finance, every team is empowered to deliver the best. Our teams are passionate about the communities we serve, and purpose driven to transform our environment and quality of life.
We’re proud that our people are as uniquely diverse as our customers and champion the differences that make us stronger. Because when everyone feels like they belong and are included, we all benefit.
Southern Water is a place you can bring your true self to work and enjoy the opportunities for personal growth, professional development, and the chance to be the best you can be within a respectful and appreciative environment.
Customer and Community
Our Customer and Community team is dedicated to helping and connecting with all our customers, especially the most vulnerable.
Engineering and Construction
When it comes to a career in engineering and construction, few organisations can offer as much variety, opportunity or stability as we can.
IT, Data and Projects
Big ambitions. Big investment. Big changes. We’ve a lot to offer IT, analytics and project professionals.
Procurement and Commercial
Our Procurement and Commercial team is undergoing significant transformation and this is your chance to be part of it.
Wastewater Treatment & Asset Management
Find out about our Wastewater Treatment & Asset Management team.
Water Operations
Our objective is to continuously and sustainably deliver wholesome water to our communities.
What we offer
With us, you’ll be supported to grow in confidence, in experience and in ability. You’ll also enjoy some fantastic benefits:
Training and development opportunities
As a huge organisation, we offer plenty of paths for career development. And we’ll support you through any training you need to go far with us.
Company and performance
All staff share in our success, and individual performance is recognised with performance-related bonuses.
Generous pension with up to 11%
A flexible pension scheme that supports you at retirement.
Life assurance
Security for your loved ones, if the worst should happen. Payment equal to four times your annual salary
Health benefits through a Cash Plan
Allowing you to claim back some of the costs of routine health expenses.
Two paid community volunteering days a year
We support and encourage everyone to participate in the wellbeing of the communities we serve.
Flexible working
Supporting you with flexible options when it comes to raising your family.
Occupational health service
Occupational health and wellbeing support, when you need it.
Perkbox benefits offering discounts
An all-in-one reward and benefits platform giving you access to a range of deals and discounts, and monthly perk points.
What we offer
With us, you’ll be supported to grow in confidence, in experience and in ability. You’ll also enjoy some fantastic benefits:
Training and development opportunities
As a huge organisation, we offer plenty of paths for career development. And we’ll support you through any training you need to go far with us.
Company and performance
All staff share in our success, and individual performance is recognised with performance-related bonuses.
Generous pension with up to 11%
A flexible pension scheme that supports you at retirement.
Life assurance
Security for your loved ones, if the worst should happen. Payment equal to four times your annual salary
Health benefits through a Cash Plan
Allowing you to claim back some of the costs of routine health expenses.
Two paid community volunteering days a year
We support and encourage everyone to participate in the wellbeing of the communities we serve.
Flexible working
Supporting you with flexible options when it comes to raising your family.
Occupational health service
Occupational health and wellbeing support, when you need it.
Perkbox benefits offering discounts
An all-in-one reward and benefits platform giving you access to a range of deals and discounts, and monthly perk points.
