Wastewater Site Inspector

Department
Operations team
Job type
Full-time
Location
Home based, with travel to sites nationwide as required
Reports to
Water & Wastewater Operations Manager
Job Purpose
At mua Group, we’re both an independent distribution network operator (IDNO) for electricity and an independent gas transporter (IGT) for gas. We don’t own the gas or electricity, but we collect a fee from the energy supplier for safely and reliably delivering their gas and electricity to homes and businesses through our pipes and cables.
We’re also a regulated water and wastewater company, adopting water and wastewater networks across Britain.
We’re looking for a Wastewater Site Inspector to join our Operations team. You’ll be working closely with our developers and contractors make sure 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 role for someone who enjoys working on site, has a strong eye for detail, and is committed to delivering high standards in wastewater projects.
What we require
Role responsibilities
As our Wastewater Site Inspector, you’ll be responsible for:
Ensuring the wastewater networks we adopt are constructed in accordance with approved drawings, and to Design and Construction Guidance
Attending pre-construction site meetings with developers, site agents and SLPs
Planning and independently managing your own site inspection programme to ensure that all construction sites are monitored to the appropriate standard
Assisting and advising the developer on engineering solutions during network construction
Witnessing the air test/pressure test of wastewater networks and pressure pipes, ensuring they comply with the Design and Construction Guidance requirements
Accurately reporting and identifying any remediation work
Maintaining effective electronic site records for all site inspections
You’ll also become part of our out-of-hours standby team, dispatching emergency response teams to resolve faults across our water networks.
Although you would be primarily home-based, you would be travelling to our sites across the Midlands and the south of England multiple times a week. You’ll be provided with a company vehicle and fuel card for business use.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
For this role, you’ll need comprehensive knowledge of the design and installation of wastewater networks.
We’re looking for a candidate who can build and maintain effective working relationships with developers and contractors. You’ll have strong attention to detail, and you’ll be able confidently and competently manage site records.
You’ll Also Have
Good knowledge of the Sewers for Adoption (SfA) standards and Design and Construction Guidance (DCG) requirements.
Experience in drainage infrastructure construction and adoption processes
Ability to inspect gravity sewers, rising mains, manholes, pumping stations and associated structures
Knowledge of testing requirements such as air and water testing, CCTV inspections, and pumping station commissioning
Understanding of health and safety requirements, including confined spaces
A full, valid UK driving licence
Skills
We’re most interested in your skills and your previous experience at a water company or in the construction industry. Although it’s not essential, it would be useful to have:
Understanding of NAV adoption requirements and asset vesting processes
Knowledge of wastewater pumping stations
HNC/HND in Civil Engineering
CSCS card
Benefits and perks
What we'll offer you
27 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Extra holiday the longer you work for us
Option to buy two additional days' holiday each year
Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
Above market rate contributory pension scheme
Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and a maternity returner’s bonus
Extra week's holiday when you’re getting married and a wedding bonus
Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
Retail discounts and cashback
Discounted gym memberships
Cycle to work scheme
How to apply
All you need to do to apply is upload your CV with a message about why you’re interested in the role. We want to speak with you as soon as possible, so there’s no closing date for applications.
Good luck!
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FAQs
I’ve applied for a job at mua. What happens next?
Thanks for applying! Your application will be initially processed by our shareholder Murphy, who supports us with recruitment. The Recruitment team will be in touch with you shortly to let you know if you’ve been successful in reaching the interview stage.
What if I don’t meet all the criteria on the job description?
We’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve our vision of becoming the UK’s first-choice multi-utility network operator. If that’s you, don’t worry if you don’t meet every requirement for the role – we still want to hear from you.

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