Water Network Engineer Delivery Services (Water) · Skewb HQ ·

Skewb Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A utilities transformation company in the UK is seeking a Network Engineer to manage water network projects. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders, establishing project objectives, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have practical project management experience, preferably in water utilities. The position requires a confident communicator and self-motivated individual to thrive in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience managing water networks projects preferred.
• Practical experience in project management methodologies.
• Confident, practical, and hands-on individual.

Responsibilities

• Establish project targets, objectives, and goals.
• Liaise with stakeholders to execute project plans.
• Submit progress reports to the Head of Delivery.

Skills

Project management principles

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Problem solving

Water network schematics

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processors

Data analysis techniques

Job description

Skewb is transforming the Utilities sector through innovative solutions that tackle industry-wide challenges. Since our founding in 2018, we’ve grown from 2 people to a team of over 250, with no signs of slowing down. Our “Skewbers” are passionate, curious, and committed to making the ordinary, extraordinary. Our core values, Outcome Focused, Integrity, Citizenship, Simplicity, Co-create & Collaborate, are at the heart of everything we do. When you join Skewb, you become part of a dynamic, supportive team where ideas thrive, voices are heard, and real impact is made. We value diversity, empower individuals, and work together to drive meaningful change.

The Role

Skewb is on a journey to transform the utilities sector by creating innovative solutions designed to solve industry-wide challenges. As a Network Engineer, you will play a key part in making sure our clients receive an exceptional service, and projects are delivered in line with budgets, timescales and briefs. This position will specifically focus on projects within our Water portfolio; therefore, prior experience or an understanding of water network projects within or on behalf of a water utility company is preferable.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and implement targets, objectives, and goals for a project.
• Liaise with key stakeholders to execute project plans and achieve set targets.
• Participate in meetings to discuss or communicate changes in any of your project plans.
• Collaborate with the Skewb team and customer stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective implementation of a project.
• Submit daily, weekly and monthly reports on project progress to the Head of Delivery.
• Develop and manage project plan and processes, with set deadlines, to meet objectives.
• Provide task management across all project activities to ensure outcomes are achieved.
• Identify and report on risks and issues, that may impact the project. Actively manage mitigating actions to resolve and / or escalate.
• Ensure compliance with project quality standards, procedures, and guidelines – Skewb and customer requirements.
• As required, conduct assessments to determine current or future client needs/requirements.
• Work with the SME to ensure the outputs are aligned and contribute towards the overall aim of the project and regulatory needs.

Person Specification

• Confident, practical, and hands-on, with accountability for project outcomes.
• Excellent communicator and stakeholder engager, able to work independently or collaboratively.
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to manage time effectively in changing circumstances.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and ethical behaviour in all aspects of work.
• Willingness to attend client site / Skewb HQ 3 days per week.

Skills and Experience

• Prior experience successfully managing water networks projects is preferable.
• Good level of understanding and practical experience, of project management principles, methodologies, and best practice.
• Competent user of spreadsheets, word processors, and data analysis techniques.
• Good understanding of water network schematics and asset inter-operability.
• A self-motivator who works towards achieving project objectives.
• Able to identify and address problems.
• Effective time management and highly skilled at prioritising tasks.
• Able to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, at all levels.
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances and unexpected challenges.
• Able to translate complex methodology, legislation or frameworks into simple, easy to understand directions and / or solutions.
• Able to identify risks / issues and proactively drive mitigating actions.

Education and Qualifications

• There are no specific qualifications or education requirements for this position.