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South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes.

We’re proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we’re working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.

Whether you’re starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.

Ready to make a splash? Join our team today.

Are you looking to start or grow your career in civil engineering, but need the flexibility of part‑time work? This 22.5‑hour‑per‑week role offers the ideal balance — giving you hands‑on experience, structured development opportunities, and exposure to real infrastructure projects, all within a supportive engineering environment.

About the role

As a Development Coordinator, you’ll work within our Developer Services function to assess and process applications for water and sewer network requisitions and diversions. You’ll gain valuable experience across project management, engineering processes, regulatory requirements and customer engagement.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long‑term career in civil engineering. You’ll have access to training, mentoring and development pathways — including progression routes toward professional accreditation such as EngTech — making it a perfect entry point or stepping stone within the engineering profession.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assess and process requisition and diversion applications for water and sewer networks

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal processes

• Produce accurate customer quotations aligned with charging arrangements

• Maintain clear, accurate and up‑to‑date project records

• Monitor scheme budgets and ensure cost recovery

• Support end‑to‑end project closure processes

• Contribute to monthly team reporting and reviews

• Maintain compliance with health & safety legislation

What we’re looking for:

Qualifications & Training

• NVQ Level 4 in Civil Engineering (or similar) – Desirable

• EngTech status (ICE, CIWEM or similar) – Desirable

Experience

• Customer service experience

• Experience within civil engineering or a water company is desirable

• Knowledge of clean and waste water apparatus

• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation

• Experience managing multiple project

What’s in it for you:

We know our people drive our success — so we’re committed to offering an excellent range of benefits, including:

• Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays

• Discretionary bonus

• Competitive contributory pension

• Share-save scheme

• Health benefits & wellbeing support programmes

• Group discounts

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Financial support services

• Development and training opportunities
  … and much more!

Closing Date: 6th April 2026

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values, which are essential to our success, are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.