Southern Water
Network Connections Investigator
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20/04/2026
Job Title: Network Connections Investigator
Location: Horsham, Sussex - Field-based role. Full UK driving licence essential.
Hybrid working: 4 days field-based, remaining time working from home.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 38 hours per week
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (with opportunity to earn additional payments through standby rota participation)
About The Role
You will join a specialist team responsible for protecting the integrity of Southern Water’s network. The team investigates water network connections and delivers the Internal Audit Programme across our operational areas.
This role focuses on identifying unauthorised or non-compliant connections, including standpipe use, and completing statutory and operational audits. You will work closely with operational teams and contractors to improve compliance, safety, and performance across the network.
What You Will Be Responsible For
- Investigating suspected unauthorised or non-compliant connections to the water network, including standpipe use.
- Delivering planned and reactive audits, including health and safety, water hygiene, and compliance audits.
- Producing clear, evidence-based reports that identify root causes, risks, and corrective actions.
- Applying sound investigative judgement when reviewing complex or sensitive cases.
- Supporting performance improvement through coaching, mentoring, and professional challenge.
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Additional Requirements Specific To The Role
- Coach and support teams and contractors to resolve findings and strengthen compliance.
- Identify trends, risks, and recurring issues to drive continuous improvement.
- Maintain accurate, auditable records in line with governance and safety standards.
Essential
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Experience in regulatory, compliance, or operational investigations, ideally within utilities or infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of water network operations, including illegal connections and standpipe use.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess evidence and interpret complex information.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across operational areas.
Desirable
- Confident communication and influencing skills, including coaching operational teams and contractors.
- Experience producing clear, structured reports for operational and governance audiences.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, industry standards, and audit frameworks relating to water quality, safety, and compliance.
About Southern Water
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 how water services are managed.
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Our Commitment to Diversity
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Additional Information
In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, a criminal record check (DBS), and verification of employment and/or education history for the past three years.
Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks, including security vetting. Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw an offer if these checks are not successfully completed.
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