Water Engineer
| Posting date: | 04 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 January 2026 |
| Location: | G1 3SL |
| Company: | Mitie |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 86305 |
Summary
Company Profile/ Job Purpose Summary
As a Water Engineer you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and monitoring of water
treatments for our customers. This role ensure that water is safe and meets regulatory standards.
The position will support the key functions of the business by providing services as and when required.
Carry out tasks allocated to you in accordance with all method statements and the fundamental rules of
Marlowe Environmental Services.
Key Objectives & Responsibilities
• Complete allocated jobs within the agreed timescales.
• Complete all necessary documentation accurately and submit on the electronic system in live time.
• Must not exceed one audit failure per year.
Person Specification
· To normally act as the lead engineer or ‘responsible person' when working in a team of two or
more technicians ESTs.
· To ensure all work is completed in compliance with current legislation and documented at all
times.
· Tasks to be carried out in accordance WCS Group procedures/method statements.
· Maintain and promote Health and Safety standards within your team, to sub- contractors, and to
clients to company standards and procedures.
· Plan to ensure work as scheduled is completed on time, and to maximum efficiency.
· Liaise with client representatives as required.
· Report any pertinent issues to your field manager or client representative as appropriate.
· At all times adhere to the clients specific Health and Safety/Safe Working practices.
· Ensure all equipment used is safe and fit for purpose
To have a specialist skill set, knowledge or accreditation for 1 or more of the following:
· Engineered water plant and equipment servicing, refurbishment and/or instillation of
replacement
· Commercial Plumbing - Level 2 or above in NVQ City & Guilds to carry out varied commercial
plumbing tasks associated to water hygiene/treatment in accordance with water regulations.
· Pre-Commission cleaning of closed water systems in accordance with BSRIA BG29 & BG50
· Cold water cold storage tank building - sectional fibreglass tanking systems
We are hygiene water treatment firm, so at any time you may be required to undertake other tasks within
the Water Hygiene operations roles, however training will be provided.
Skills & Knowledge
· Advanced knowledge and/or qualifications within the specialist skill set
· Client service skills
· Analytical and problem solving skills
· Decision making skills
· Literacy skills
· Effective verbal and listening communications skills
· Time management skills
· Administration skills
· IT Confidant - ability to use phone or tablet apps in line with our systems
Personal Attributes
• Excellent Time keeping
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Be respectful, possess cultural awareness
• Valid UK Driving License
• Compliant DBS and Security checks that can be customer specific
• Ability to work on your own and collaboratively as a team
As a Water Engineer you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and monitoring of water
treatments for our customers. This role ensure that water is safe and meets regulatory standards.
The position will support the key functions of the business by providing services as and when required.
Carry out tasks allocated to you in accordance with all method statements and the fundamental rules of
Marlowe Environmental Services.
Key Objectives & Responsibilities
• Complete allocated jobs within the agreed timescales.
• Complete all necessary documentation accurately and submit on the electronic system in live time.
• Must not exceed one audit failure per year.
Person Specification
· To normally act as the lead engineer or ‘responsible person' when working in a team of two or
more technicians ESTs.
· To ensure all work is completed in compliance with current legislation and documented at all
times.
· Tasks to be carried out in accordance WCS Group procedures/method statements.
· Maintain and promote Health and Safety standards within your team, to sub- contractors, and to
clients to company standards and procedures.
· Plan to ensure work as scheduled is completed on time, and to maximum efficiency.
· Liaise with client representatives as required.
· Report any pertinent issues to your field manager or client representative as appropriate.
· At all times adhere to the clients specific Health and Safety/Safe Working practices.
· Ensure all equipment used is safe and fit for purpose
To have a specialist skill set, knowledge or accreditation for 1 or more of the following:
· Engineered water plant and equipment servicing, refurbishment and/or instillation of
replacement
· Commercial Plumbing - Level 2 or above in NVQ City & Guilds to carry out varied commercial
plumbing tasks associated to water hygiene/treatment in accordance with water regulations.
· Pre-Commission cleaning of closed water systems in accordance with BSRIA BG29 & BG50
· Cold water cold storage tank building - sectional fibreglass tanking systems
We are hygiene water treatment firm, so at any time you may be required to undertake other tasks within
the Water Hygiene operations roles, however training will be provided.
Skills & Knowledge
· Advanced knowledge and/or qualifications within the specialist skill set
· Client service skills
· Analytical and problem solving skills
· Decision making skills
· Literacy skills
· Effective verbal and listening communications skills
· Time management skills
· Administration skills
· IT Confidant - ability to use phone or tablet apps in line with our systems
Personal Attributes
• Excellent Time keeping
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Be respectful, possess cultural awareness
• Valid UK Driving License
• Compliant DBS and Security checks that can be customer specific
• Ability to work on your own and collaboratively as a team