Monitoring Engineer

Apply for the CBM Engineer (Route‑Based) role at Southern Water – a full‑time, permanent position requiring travel to various Sussex sites or an office. A driving licence and company van and tools are provided.

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Closing Date: 2025‑11‑28

We are seeking a skilled and proactive CBM Engineer to enhance the reliability and performance of Southern Water’s assets. You will implement, monitor and optimize condition‑based maintenance strategies through route‑based monitoring and fixed sensors, ensuring our assets operate efficiently and sustainably.

• 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 summarising 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.

• Strong experience in analysing, designing, operating, maintaining or managing assets.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively and meet
  
  Tai deadlines.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Logical, analytical mindset with strong planning abilities.
• Flexible approach, collaborative working style.

• Proficiency in vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic testing and oil analysis.
• Familiarity with reliability analysis techniques (RCM, FME
• Understanding of predictive analytics, machine learning and failure prediction models.
• Wastewater knowledge is desired.

• Ability to identify risks and develop resolution plans.
• Knowledge of statutory requirements and compliance standards.

• Industry‑accredited training courses defined by ISO
  18436 (Vibration Analysis, Infrared Imaging, Ultrasonic Testing, Oil Analysis).
• Candidate requiring training will also be considered.

• Minimum ONC or OND in engineering or equivalent relevant industry experience.

Package

This role is full‑time, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week. Southern Water operates a hybrid approach between our offices/sites and home.

We offer a salary from £48k per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus the following benefits:

• 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)
• پنHealth Cash Plan
• Full funded eye tests
• Two paid volunteering days a year
• Occupational health service
• Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
• 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 – you may be the right candidate for this role or another, and our Talent Acquisition team can help you see how your skills fit in.

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