Closing Date 2025-11-28 CBM Engineer (Route-Based) Employment Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: Up to £48,000 dependent on experience Location: This role requires travelling to different Kent sites or at an office. Driving Licence is essential. Company Van and tools are provided Employment Type: Full-time About the Role We are seeking a skilled and proactive CBM Engineer (Route-Based) to enhance the reliability and performance of Southern Water’s assets. You will be responsible for implementing, monitoring, and optimizing condition-based maintenance strategies through route-based monitoring and fixed sensors. This role is key to ensuring our assets operate efficiently and sustainably. Key Responsibilities Execute condition-based monitoring aligned with asset maintenance strategies, including thermography, vibration analysis, ultrasound emission, and oil analysis. Report findings from route-based condition monitoring through our asset management platform. Analyse and interpret data, compiling detailed corrective maintenance plans that summarize equipment condition, trends, and potential failures. (Approx. 10%) Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on complex equipment failures and implement corrective measures. Continuously improve monitoring processes and methodologies to enhance reliability. Skills & Competencies Strong experience in analysing, designing, operating, maintaining, or managing assets. Ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Logical, analytical mindset with strong planning abilities. Flexible approach and collaborative working style. Technical Knowledge Proficiency in vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic testing, and oil analysis. Familiarity with reliability analysis techniques (RCM, FMECA) and predictive maintenance strategies. Understanding of predictive analytics, machine learning, and failure prediction models. Wastewater knowledge is desired. Risk & Compliance Ability to identify risks and develop resolution plans. Knowledge of statutory requirements and compliance standards. Qualifications Preferred: Industry-accredited training courses defined by ISO18436 (Vibration Analysis, Infrared Imaging, Ultrasonic Testing, Oil Analysis). Candidate requiring training will also be considered Desirable: Minimum ONC or OND in engineering or equivalent relevant industry experience. Package This role will be full time Monday to Friday 37 hours a week. Southern Water operate a hybrid approach to working between our offices/sites and home. We are offering a salary from £48k per annum depending on skills and experience as well as other benefits including: • Company and performance-related bonus • Generous pension up to 11% company contribution • 25 days annual leave • Life assurance equal to 4x salary • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service) • Health Cash Plan • Full funded eye tests • Two paid volunteering days a year • Occupational health service • Discounts with over 800 popular retailers • Digital GP service • Study support may be available for job-related qualifications • Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options • Cycle to work scheme At Southern Water we are passionate about diversity and inclusion and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our Talent Acquisition team can help you see how your skills fit in. #LI-HM2 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, Dive Right In. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support – because when problems appear, fixing them is our top priority. That’s why our people join together and support when and however needed to make sure our customers get the service they deserve. Joining the Southern Water family means you’ll become part of our incident support team. During your interview, your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position. Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?
