Careers

Our purpose is big. Our impact is huge. And we know that every single one of us has the power, through our actions, to positively change society and the environment for good. It’s why careers with us have real meaning. Because, if you’re driven and ambitious, we can offer you huge opportunities for personal growth, professional development and constant innovation. Forever evolving. Forever focused on doing the right thing, we empower and encourage everyone to play to their strengths and to help us shape a fair and positive future for all.

We believe in Water for Life. If you do too:

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Why work with us

Diverse career opportunities. Plenty of support to develop and grow. Amazing benefits. Plus, the chance to make a positive impact on the world.

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Who we are

We’re more than a utility company. Our work, ideas, passion and purpose, sustain and transform communities, society, the environment and Water for Life.

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What we offer you

With us, you’ll be empowered, engaged and enabled. You’ll be supported to grow in confidence, in experience and in ability. You’ll also enjoy some fantastic benefits.

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Where we are

You’ll find us across the South-East. Our headquarters are in Worthing, West Sussex and we have offices in Brighton, East Sussex, Otterbourne, Hampshire and Chatham, Kent.

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Joining opportunities

Join our ranks

Your time in the military will have equipped you with a unique blend of skills and knowledge. And all this experience and talent is perfectly suited to a new and exciting career with Southern Water. So, get ready to dive right in.

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Graduate Opportunities

Designed to provide the highest level of support as we embrace the quality tools, trusted techniques, and ongoing training we have, to give you a flying start to your career.

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Apprentice Opportunities

Water for Life is about the present and future of our most precious resource – so we think big, we look far ahead, and we identify, develop, and share our individual talents for the greater good.

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Our Teams

IT, Data and Projects

With our £106 million transformation programme underway, we’re shaping a future proof IT, analytics and project function that will change the way we operate forever. Be part of it.

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Water

We have a diverse team of dedicated technical professionals working in the field and on our sites 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

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Procurement and Commercial

Shaping sustainable supply chains, we provide our people with the tools and processes they need to grow, learn and become the best they can be.

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Customer and Community

Delivering projects involving wastewater, above ground plants and below ground pipes, we work on important schemes that benefit the wider community.

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Engineering and Construction

Delivering projects involving wastewater, above ground plants and below ground pipes, we work on important schemes that benefit the wider community.

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Wastewater Treatment and Asset Management

Boosting resilience to reduce pollution and leakages – and increase the reliability of this vital service.

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