AI Automation Engineer

Closing Date

2026-07-21

AI Automation Engineer

Durrington (with regular travel to Falmer)

£43,000 - £52,400

Hybrid Working – Minimum 2 Days Onsite

37 Hours Per Week | Flexible Start & Finish Times

Multiple Vacancies Available

Help Shape the Future of AI and Intelligent Automation

Artificial Intelligence is transforming how organisations operate, and at Southern Water we're investing in the next generation of AI, Microsoft Copilot, Intelligent Automation, Power Platform and Digital Transformation capabilities.

We're looking for talented AI Automation Engineers to help design and deliver innovative solutions that improve business processes, unlock efficiencies and create better experiences for our customers and colleagues.

Working with technologies including Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Agents, Power Platform, Power Automate, Power Apps, Power Pages and Azure, you'll play a key role in shaping how AI and automation are adopted across the business.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team where you'll have genuine influence, work with emerging technologies and help build the future of intelligent automation at Southern Water.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing and developing AI-powered automation solutions
• Building workflows, applications and integrations using Power Platform
• Leveraging Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Agents and intelligent automation technologies
• Working with stakeholders to identify automation opportunities and deliver business value
• Developing secure, scalable and supportable solutions
• Supporting governance, best practice and platform adoption
• Contributing to the growth of Southern Water's AI and Automation capability

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience developing automation solutions using Power Automate (Cloud & Desktop) and Copilot Agents
• Strong experience with Power Platform, including Power Automate, Power Apps, Power Pages and IVA
• Experience designing workflows, automations and integrations
• Understanding of security and governance including DLP, RBAC and identity management
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience with CI/CD, testing and documentation practices

Desirable

• Experience with Copilot Studio and AI-enabled automation solutions
• Microsoft certifications (PL-100, PL-200, PL-400)
• Azure certifications (AZ-900, AI-900, AZ-204)
• API-led integration or event-driven architecture experience
• Alteryx or data-driven tooling experience
• Familiarity with ServiceNow, SAP or GIS
• Passion for emerging AI technologies and innovation

Why Join Us?

• Work with Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform and emerging AI technologies
• Join a growing Intelligent Automation capability
• Influence standards, best practice and future innovation
• Access learning, development and certification opportunities
• Deliver automation solutions that support millions of customers
• Help shape the future of digital transformation at Southern Water

Progression opportunities

Southern Water offers career progression, training, and development opportunities.

About Southern Water

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

"At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need."

If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- Introduce Yourself)

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Additional information:

In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment checks, including security vetting.

Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.