Technical Liaison Engineer

About the Role

Are you an experienced project professional with a strong understanding of water networks and infrastructure delivery?

We are looking for a Complex Networks Project Manager / Technical Liaison Engineer to join our Asset Strategy & Capital Delivery team. In this role, you will lead the delivery of complex water infrastructure projects, including mains diversions, reinforcements and network improvements, while providing technical support and guidance to Liaison Engineers.

Reporting to the DX Operations Manager, you will oversee projects from conception through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget. You'll work closely with customers, contractors and internal stakeholders to provide an excellent customer experience and support the achievement of business performance targets.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing complex water network projects, including diversions and reinforcements.

• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly and to the highest quality standards.

• Acting as a key point of contact for developer customers and stakeholders.

• Supporting and mentoring Liaison Engineers to build capability and consistency across the team.

• Managing project risks, governance, reporting and customer communications.

• Conducting site visits, audits and project reviews to provide assurance and drive successful outcomes.

• Collaborating with design and operational teams to develop practical and cost-effective engineering solutions.

• Championing a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines technical expertise with excellent stakeholder management and project delivery skills.

Essential Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of water networks and supply systems, or equivalent utility infrastructure experience.

• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations.

• Knowledge of Water UK regulations and the Water Industry Act.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Strong problem-solving capabilities and a customer-focused mindset.

• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Project management qualification such as APM PMQ or equivalent.

• Experience working with NEC contracts and commercial management.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management systems.

Full Job Description available, Email Hayley.savory@affinitywater.co.uk

Recruitment process:

Closing date 2 November 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 9th November 2026

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering critical water infrastructure projects that support customers and communities. You'll have the chance to influence project outcomes, collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to the ongoing development of our network and people.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary dependant on skills and experience

• Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.

• Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.

• Annual leave from 23-27 rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.

• A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.

• A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)

• We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.

• Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.

• Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.

• Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets through our Tap4Perks scheme

• Discounts on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme through salary sacrifice

• Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.

• Life Assurance.

Disability Confident

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria and opt in on the application form. Ask the Talent Acquisition lead for the full job description to see all the criteria. If we have a very high volume of applicants and we’re not able to offer interviews to all, we’ll take a fair and proportionate number of disabled candidates through.

Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.

You can find out what it’s like to work at Affinity Water through our career site https://www.affinitywatercareers.co.uk/ where our colleagues share their career development stories and you can get a feel for our company culture.