Lead Water Network Engineer

Job Profile

• Lead Water Network Engineer
• Based at London Stansted Airport
• Circa £45,000
• Permanent, full time position

About Us

Every year, London Stansted Airport connects over 28 million passengers with more than 190 destinations across the globe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, London Stansted Airport supports over 11,600 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to creating environments in which our people can thrive. 

The Role

This role is a critical position in ensuring the efficient, safe and proactive oversight of critical water systems at the airport. Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on airport water systems.
• Ensure reliable operation of water infrastructure to support customer experience.
• Maintain and optimise assets including drainage, foul water, spill containment, and environmental controls.
• Conduct regular inspections, water quality sampling, and seasonal system checks.
• Lead site coordination for third-party water infrastructure works and surveys.
• Record maintenance activities accurately using internal systems.
• Use control systems to manage drainage and environmental compliance.
• Support system upgrades and capital planning with engineering teams.
• Collaborate with water specialists and asset managers on strategic improvements.
• Deliver training to team members and promote knowledge sharing.
• Operate water systems efficiently in partnership with energy and utilities teams.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.
• Promote a proactive health, safety, and environmental culture.
• Contribute to audits, risk reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Take personal responsibility for safety and environmental impact.

What will make you successful in the role?

In order to fully succeed within this role, you will posses the following:

• Proven ability to carry out first-line maintenance, inspections, and repairs to a high standard
• Experience and knowledge of Airport water systems of similar size to Stansted Airport’s would be desirable
• It is essential that the post holder has experience of working in a similar capacity on a large commercial / industrial site where a similar range of multidiscipline engineering asset maintenance is undertaken 
• Experience of water pumping station operations including submersible pumps, valve sets, control and monitoring systems, penstocks and containment lagoons. 
• Ability to conduct sampling and surveys of water distribution and drainage networks. 
• A good level of understanding of SCADA control systems 
• Good communication skills 
• Highly motivated individual able to work under their own initiative at times. 

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups.

As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process.

You can contact the team by emailing HR.Recruitment@MAGAirports.com

Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women’s Network, Embrace - Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity