Field Engineer (Water / Sensor Technology)

Southampton, Onsite & WFH | Permanent | Competitive salary + bens

Im supporting a Southampton-based water technology business with the hire of a Field Engineer. This is a genuinely strong opportunity for someone with water industry experience who wants stability, variety, and a role where people are actually treated like adults. This team has hadno attrition in the last 3 years. Theyre busy, but theyre happy.

Why people join (and stay)

• Hands-on engineering work. Real installs, maintenance, troubleshooting.
• A supportive leadership team that plans work properly and listens.
• Sensible travel expectations that are discussed upfront.
• Long-term security with a growing, ISO-accredited business in the water space.
• Competitive pay, pension, and flexibility where possible.

A clear and honest view on travel

I want to be very transparent, as this often gets misunderstood.

• International travel: typicallyno more than once per month, with aroundone weeks notice.
• UK site travel: more frequent, usually13 days per week.
• Overnight stays: relatively rare, aroundtwice per month.
• Travel patterns are reviewed regularly and adjusted with individual needs in mind.

This is not a role where youre constantly away or thrown into last-minute travel. The company takes a pragmatic, human approach.

The kind of background that fits well:

• Field, service, or hands-on engineering experience
• Exposure to thewater industryis strongly preferred
• Comfortable working independently and dealing with customers on site
• Practical, organised, and solutions-focused

The work itself:

Youll be installing, maintaining, repairing, and supporting sensor systems in real-world water and environmental settings, working closely with internal technical teams and customers.

If youre a water industry Field Engineer who wants a role that’s stable, well run, and respectful of your time, this is definitely worth applying to.