Wastewater Approvals Technical Advisor
Developer Services is responsible for liaising with private developers and household customers in relation to the provision of new water and wastewater services. On an annual basis, NI Water receives c.350 applications for legislative agreements (Article 161) relating to the adoption of wastewater assets within Development Sites and c.310 application requests to build over or re-align existing sewers.
Reporting to the Wastewater Approvals Lead, the Wastewater Approvals Technical Advisor will apply a customer centric ethos to the timely processing of legislative agreements and will ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements.
The Wastewater Approvals Technical Advisor will be responsible for the processing of customer applications relating to Article 159 & Article 161 agreements, Build overs & Diversions whilst ensuring compliance with relevant customer Service Level Agreements
Please refer to the Candidate Brief below for further details of role responsibilities.
Applicants MUST be able to demonstrate in their application and where necessary at interview:
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
1. A 3rd level qualification, for example a Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent in a relevant mechanical, electrical or combined field of Engineering OR be a time served fitter or electrician.
2. A 3rd level qualification (e.g., HNC, Level 4 NVQ, higher apprenticeship / HND, Level 5 NVQ / Degree or equivalent) or working towards graduation within the next 24 months, in an Engineering, Surveying, Construction or Project Management related discipline and a minimum of 2 years’ experience working within the energy / utility sector (Water, Wastewater, gas, electricity).
3. Good communication and interpersonal skills with experience of dealing with customers/developers.
4. Proficient in the use of MS Office applications including Word and Excel.
5. Knowledge of the Sewers for Adoption Northern Ireland Specification.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
In the event of a large number of applications, in the first instance, candidates may be short-listed on the following desirable criteria:
1. Experience in the use of surface water and drainage design software applications.
In the event of a large number of applications, in the second instance, candidates may be short-listed on the following desirable criteria:
2. Knowledge of NIW’s Geographical Information System (GIS).
What is on Offer
Salary
Salary scale of £30,634 to £37,442 per annum (pay award pending).
Location
Westland, 40 Old Westland Road, Belfast, BT14 6TE.
Ballykeel Office, 188 Larne Road, BALLYMENA, Co Antrim, BT42 3HA
Seagoe, Unit 41, Seagoe Industrial Estate CRAIGAVON, Co Armagh, BT63 5QE
What we Offer
- Generous annual leave and public/privilege holidays
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Hybrid Working (applicable to some of our roles after three months following onboarding and training)
- Occupational sick pay
- Employee assistance programmes
- Cycle to work scheme
- One of the largest corporate volunteering schemes in NI
- Award winning health and wellbeing programme which focuses on supporting four key area of employee health; Physical, Mental, Social and Financial
How to Apply
To submit your application, please click APPLY NOW.
For additional information about the role please download a Candidate Brief from the Additional Documents section below.
Closing date for submission of Applications: Monday 24th March 2025 at 10.00am
Interview dates: Wednesday 2nd April 2025/Thursday 3rd April 2025