Condition Monitoring Engineer (Hampshire)

Closing Date

2026-11-20

Job Title: Condition Monitoring Engineer

Location: North Hampshire (travel across Southern Water sites from Fullerton to Ashington)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: Up to £48,000 dependent on experience

Additional information: A full UK driving licence is essential. A company van and tools will be provided.

There has never been a more important time to join Southern Water. As we move through AMP8, we are delivering one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes in the industry, focused on improving environmental performance, service resilience and long‑term affordability for customers.

About the role

As a Condition Monitoring Engineer, you will play a vital role in improving the reliability, performance and sustainability of Southern Water's assets. You will deliver condition‑based monitoring across multiple sites, using both route‑based monitoring and fixed sensors. Your insights will help prevent failures, improve asset performance and support smarter maintenance decisions across the business. This role suits someone who is technically strong, comfortable working independently across sites, and motivated by using data and insight to drive continuous improvement.

What you will be responsible for

• Carrying out route‑based monitoring using techniques such as vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound emission and oil analysis.
• Recording and reporting condition monitoring findings through our asset management system.
• Analysing data to identify trends, risks and potential equipment failures.
• Producing clear corrective maintenance recommendations based on asset condition.
• Completing root cause analysis on complex equipment failures and supporting corrective actions.

What you'll bring to the role

Essential

• Experience analysing, maintaining, managing or operating engineering assets.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage workloads effectively.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A proactive, flexible approach and a willingness to collaborate across teams.

Desirable

• Experience in wastewater or other regulated asset environments.
• Understanding of reliability and predictive maintenance techniques such as Reliability‑Centred Maintenance (RCM) or Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA).
• Awareness of predictive analytics, failure forecasting or data‑led maintenance tools.

Qualifications

Preferred

• Industry‑accredited training aligned to ISO 18436 standards, including:
  • Vibration analysis
  • Infrared imaging
  • Ultrasonic testing
  • Oil analysis

Candidates who require training will also be considered.

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain's water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

"Our mission is to protect and enhance life through water-and we need passionate people to help us achieve it. If you're inspired by our purpose and believe you can contribute, apply today. You don't need to meet every criterion; what matters most is your drive to make a difference."

If this role isn't quite what you're looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- Introduce Yourself)

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Additional information

In line with Southern Water's security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre‑employment checks, including security vetting.

Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.

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