Location
Bournemouth, with travel to operational sites as required. Primarily field-based with outdoor work expected.

Hours
Work patterns include nights, weekends, and overtime as needed. Flexible working may be available where it supports client delivery, although regular on-site attendance is essential.

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Join Tetra Tech and help protect vital water resources through high-impact leakage detection and reduction. As a Leakage Technician within our Water Operations team, you will support South West Water by identifying, diagnosing, and resolving leakage across DMA networks. Working outdoors in all conditions, you will use a range of detection methods, attend excavations, maintain accurate records, and deliver reliable field data that supports regulatory performance and client service. You will work closely with Team Leaders, colleagues, contractors, and the client, contributing to safe, efficient delivery across operational workstreams.

Your impact in this position includes building confidence in field procedures, safety standards, and network-specific working practices in the short term. In the medium term, you will help reduce leakage, improve detection accuracy, and contribute to KPI delivery. Over time, you will develop broader technical capability, support the mentoring of others, and progress within a team that delivers meaningful, visible outcomes on significant projects.

Core capabilities include:
- Leakage detection expertise: Apply practical methods to locate proactive and reactive leaks accurately and efficiently.
- Safety and compliance focus: Work safely on highways, in confined spaces, and in variable weather, maintaining full health and safety compliance.
- Operational delivery: Meet performance targets, complete administrative tasks accurately, and manage daily field priorities effectively.
- Communication and teamwork: Build strong working relationships with colleagues, contractors, and the client, while working independently when required.
- Adaptability and mentoring: Support changeable schedules, travel requirements, and the development of assistant technicians.

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We offer a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity, delivering sustainable and resilient solutions for public and private sector clients locally, nationally, and internationally. We are committed to equality and will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements.

Experience
Essential: Full UK driving licence, National Water Hygiene, Unit 2 NRSWA, good basic maths and English, basic IT skills, good hearing, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
Desirable: Previous leakage detection or water network experience, and experience supporting or mentoring others.

About you
Reliable and safety-conscious individual able to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Strong communication skills to build effective working relationships with colleagues, contractors, and clients. Adaptable to changing schedules and travel requirements. Motivated to develop technical skills and support team members.

Qualifications
Relevant certifications including National Water Hygiene and Unit 2 NRSWA are required. Good basic maths, English, and IT skills are essential.