Department: Operations

Reports to: UK Water Operations Manager

Location: Remote with travel to sites in the South East of England

The Opportunity

We are seeking a hands-on Wastewater Adoptions Site Inspector to act as Leep Utilities’ primary on-site representative across developments.

In this field based role, you’ll work closely with developers and contractors to ensure wastewater infrastructure is installed to adoptable standards and in line with approved designs. You’ll carry out inspections at key stages, identify and report defects, and oversee their resolution to ensure full compliance and quality delivery.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working on-site, has a strong eye for detail, and is committed to delivering high standards in wastewater or civil engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately report and identify any remediation work required.

• Assist the Wastewater Adoption Managers with any on-site enquires and site issues.

• Ensure all wastewater assets are fit for adoption with asset records correctly documented.

• Assist and advise engineering solutions with the developer when they arise.

• Ensure a good working relationship with site agents and ground workers.

• Collect and document water assets on the Leep Utilities Asset Database.

• Ensure sewer networks put forward for adoption are constructed and adopted in accordance with approved drawings, and to Design and Construction Guidance.

• Maintain effective site records electronically for all inspections carried out on-site.

• Attend pre construction site meetings with the developer and their groundwork contractors.

• Witness the air test/pressure test of sewer network and pressure pipes and ensure they comply with the requirements set out in the Design and Construction Guidance.

• Plan and independently manage your own site inspection programme to ensure that all construction sites are monitored to the appropriate standard.

• Respond to the changing priorities of individual construction sites, resulting in reprogramming of workload plan.

About You

• Comprehensive knowledge of all wastewater assets and the design and installation process is essential.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and confident using mobile devices.

• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, developers and contractors.

• Capable of reading and interpreting “as-laid” drawings accurately.

• Experience in drainage infrastructure construction and adoption processes.

• High level of detail and the ability to work on your own initiative.

• Knowledge on wastewater pump stations would be an advantage but is not essential.

A full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Your Development and Benefits

At Leep, we believe in stable growth and putting our people first. Our 5-year strategic growth plan gives us stability today and prepares us for the future, while nurturing a strong collaborative and supportive culture.

Our benefits include:

• Salary which aligns to your experience and skillset

• 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays

• An additional day off to celebrate your birthday

• Annual discretionary bonus

• Car allowance

• Company pension plan

• Health Cash plan through Westfield Health

• Option to purchase additional holiday days through our Holiday Buying Scheme

• Engagement committee with events throughout the year, including Christmas Party, Summer Party and individual team socials

• Paid professional memberships relevant to your role and access to professional development opportunities

Our Values

At the forefront of everything we do:

Safety, Customer Promise, Accountability, Reliability, Respect, Flexibility

Equal Opportunities

Leep Utilities is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you require any appropriate accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.