Inspector

Are you looking for more than just a technical office role? Do you want to use your construction, technical and customer service talents in a more interesting environment? If so, we might have just what you're looking for.

This is a 1 year fixed term contract role.

What you'll do

As an Inspector within our developer services team, you will:

• work within our Development Engineering team which covers the areas of Somerset and North Wiltshire
• be involved with inspections of constructed works
• review surveys to ensure that any changes to our existing systems are constructed in accordance with industry standards
• liaise with housing developers as a central point of contact for drainage and water supply issues on all aspects of new development
• interact with local councils, the public and other external stakeholders
• get involved with processing existing applications as well as giving developers advice and guidance on constructed works.

What you'll need

• You will be joining a busy team, where we support one another and work closely to make sure our customers are satisfied. Therefore, you will:
• need to be able to stay organised and effective under pressure, prioritising workloads to meet our high standards of service
• have an understanding of drainage design, operation and construction practices
• have experience of testing and inspecting works on active building sites, although you don't need to be a qualified site engineer
• have customer service experience and the ability to deal with a wide range of customers efficiently and professionally
• be able to assess development submissions and provide guidance by telephone, letter and e-mail
• be able to demonstrate a good standard of written and verbal communication skills
• be computer literate.
• Due to the nature of this role and the travelling requirement to and from sites and different locations, it is essential for you to hold a valid UK driving licence.

What you'll receive

• Total pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.

The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.

We also continue to promote diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.