Southern Water group

A water service provider in Worthing is seeking a Security and Contract Services Manager to enhance safety across their operations. Responsibilities include leading security services, overseeing contracts, and managing an in-house team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years' experience in operational security, a strong knowledge of compliance standards, and excellent communication skills. This full-time, permanent role requires a UK driving license and offers significant opportunity for impact in the industry.

Security and Contract Services Manager page is loaded Security and Contract Services Managerlocations: Worthingtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: February 2, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR7633 Closing Date 2026-02-02 Job Title: Security and Contract Services Manager Location: Durrington, travel across the patch Contract Type: Perm, Full Time Hours: 37 - Will be part of on call rota Salary: To be discussed at screening stage. About the role This is a high impact role supporting the safety of our people, assets, and operational sites. You'll be the key link between our Security team, Commercial, Operations and our security service providers-driving performance, compliance and continuous improvement in a regulated environment. What you will be responsible for: Lead the delivery and ongoing improvement of all security services, with a major focus on manned guarding. Manage and develop a small in house team (2 FTE) delivering corporate security and admin support. Oversee 3rd party contracts-including guarding, temporary security solutions, and electronic systems maintenance-ensuring they meet service levels, KPIs and legislative requirements. Work closely with suppliers to audit service delivery, resolve compliance issues and strengthen supply chain resilience. Develop, maintain and embed security service policies, standards and best practice. Partner with our Alarm Monitoring Centre and wider security team to build an integrated and compliant suite of security services. Lead service reviews, analyse performance data and drive continuous improvement. Manage budgets, billing processes, and operational communications across the business. Support the development of new security contracts and frameworks. What you'll bring to the role: 5+ years' experience in a similar operational security role. Proven experience managing manned guarding services and security suppliers in a regulated or complex environment. Strong understanding of security legislation, industry standards and compliance requirements-ideally including water sector guidance. Experience auditing service delivery and driving contract performance improvements. Ability to lead through change, influence stakeholders and communicate effectively at all levels. A detailed understanding of security supply chain risks and resilience. Experience contributing to framework tenders and new service developments. Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver at scale across a wide geographic region. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Eligibility to hold National Security Vetting (SC level). Please note internally you will be known as Security Services Manager 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.You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation Growth-Oriented "We understand that great talent comes in many forms. If this role excites you and you share our commitment to delivering sustainable solutions for our communities, please apply-even if your experience doesn't perfectly match every requirement. We'll support your growth and development." We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration. We truly appreciate every application. Please note, that due to the volume of interest, we may not be able to provide personalised feedback to all applicants. Our Benefits Company and performance-related bonus Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary Health benefits through a Cash Plan Two paid community volunteering days a year 25 days annual holiday Occupational health service Retail discount app We offer competitive maternity leave, and flexible return to work options

A leading water services company is seeking a Delivery Engineer - Site Inspector to manage contract performance and compliance in Horsham. The role involves liaising with customers and stakeholders, managing repair and maintenance processes, and ensuring contractor compliance. Candidates should possess a UK Driving Licence and relevant operational experience. The opportunity offers competitive benefits and is part of a significant investment in transforming water services.

A leading water management company in England is looking for a Software / Geospatial Developer to play a key role in enhancing their Rivers and Seas Watch digital product. This position requires proficiency in both front-end and back-end technologies, with an emphasis on low-code tools such as FME and ESRI ArcGIS. The successful candidate will ensure the development of scalable and user-centric solutions while working within a hybrid model from Falmer and home. A competitive salary of circa £70,000 and comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Software Developer page is loaded Software Developerlocations: Worthing: FALMERtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 18 Days Agojob requisition id: JR7119 Closing Date 2025-11-14Job Title: Software / Geospatial DeveloperLocation: Durrington or Falmer (hybrid with needs-based time in the office )Contract Type: PermanentHours: 37 hours per weekSalary: circa £70,000 depending on skills and experienceStorm overflows are not acceptable to us, our customers and stakeholders. We want to lead the charge in resolving the current situation. That's where our Clean Rivers and Seas Task Force comes in, implementing pioneering and industry-leading solutions to reduce spills and reliance on overflows, whilst also enhancing the environment for our communities. While the team is delivering a £1.5billion programme over the next 10 years, it is vital we keep our customers informed on progress and provide accurate and transparent data. We do this through our service called Rivers and Seas Watch. Job Overview As a Software / Geospatial Developer - you will be a key technical contributor to the development of Rivers and Seas Watch , a flagship digital product that transparently reports on storm overflows and water quality. You'll bring deep expertise across front-end and back-end technologies while also working extensively with low-code and no-code platforms such as ESRI ArcGIS Online and FME to deliver geospatial and data integration solutions.ESRI and FME form a core part of our current technical stack , and proficiency or willingness to learn them is essential. to architect, build, and evolve customer-facing digital services that support our environmental mission.You'll work within a multidisciplinary team of product owners, designers, researchers, and technical SMEs, driving forward the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and user-centric solutions. This role offers autonomy to influence over technical direction, with opportunities to shape best practices and mentor others. Lead the design and implementation of robust software solutions for Rivers and Seas Watch, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability. Champion engineering excellence through coding standards, peer reviews, automated testing, and comprehensive documentation. Solve complex technical challenges with creativity and pragmatism, delivering high-impact solutions aligned with business and user needs. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate strategic goals into technical deliverables. Stay ahead of emerging technologies and development trends, continuously enhancing your skillset and contributing to Southern Water's innovation culture. Operate within Southern Water's IT governance and regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance and resilience. About You Proven experience in full-stack software development, with a strong portfolio of impactful projects. Advanced proficiency in modern front-end frameworks (e.g. React, Angular), with good knowledge of TypeScript Solid expertise in back-end development (e.g., Node.js, Python, .NET) and relational databases (e.g., SQL). Experience with cloud platforms (we use Azure) and modern DevOps practices. Experience with low-code/no-code geospatial tools such as FME and ESRI AGOL SDK is highly relevant, as these platforms are central to our current delivery approach. Comfortable working in Agile environments, with a strong understanding of iterative delivery and stakeholder engagement. Experience in regulated or large-scale enterprise environments is beneficial. This is a unique opportunity to join a high performing and highly engaged team who are delivering a large innovative programme in partnership using sustainable and nature-based approaches to reduce the use of storm overflows and improve the environment. We know that over-use of storm overflows is a problem, so we are excited to invite you to be part of the solution! Transparency Note: While this role includes traditional software development, a significant portion of the work involves configuring and integrating solutions using low-code/no-code platforms . We value developers who can combine coding expertise with adaptability to these tools. Full training on FME and ESRI will be provided if required. Package This role will be full time Monday to Friday with a hybrid approach to working between our Falmer office and home. We are offering a salary of circa £70,000 as well as other benefits including: 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 schemeOur 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.Privacy Statement:Please note: If you are an existing Southern Water employee, you will need to confirm within your application that your Manager is aware of your application.All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered. reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration.We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are dedicated to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to showcase their skills and experience.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. Our Benefits Company and performance-related bonus Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary Health benefits through a Cash Plan Two paid community volunteering days a year 25 days annual holiday Occupational health service Perkbox benefits offering discounts and savings on several products and experiences Study support may be available

A leading water utility company in the UK seeks a Senior Electronic Security Systems Engineer to protect critical infrastructure by leading the development and integration of electronic security systems. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with legislation and standards, collaborating with IT teams, and driving security improvements. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, strong expertise in security engineering, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. This role offers a competitive salary package and progression opportunities.