Integration Engineering Manager in Exeter
Job Description
Powered by Water, Driven by PurposeSouth West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK's most stunning landscapes.We're proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we're working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.Whether you're starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.Ready to make a splash?
Join our team today.Integration Platforms & Delivery Lead Shape the digital backbone of critical water infrastructureLocation: Bristol HQ or Exeter HQSecurity Clearance: SC eligibleSalary: £70,000 - £90,000 (dependent on experience)Purpose of the RoleAs Integration Engineering Manager, you will lead the delivery and ongoing evolution of our enterprise integration capability, ensuring systems, platforms, applications and third-party services connect securely, reliably and effectively. You will own the integration roadmap, lead delivery teams and partners, govern integration standards, and ensure critical data and event flows support everything from real-time operations to regulatory reporting and customer outcomes, while strengthening operational performance, business change and long-term platform resilience.This is a role for a leader who can cut through complexity, stabilise legacy estates and build a modern integration capability fit for the future of the water sector.Key Responsibilities A clear, outcome-led integration strategy and roadmap spanning APIs, events, batch, OT/IT integration, and legacy platformsEnd-to-end delivery of integration change -predictable, high quality, and aligned to real business valueGovernance and optimisation of platforms such as MuleSoft, BizTalk, SSIS, FME and specialist toolingA prioritised integration backlog , balancing regulatory commitments, operational resilience, and transformationThe integrity, movement, and quality of operational data across systems outside the enterprise data platformIntegration of IoT, telemetry, and SCADA data , enabling near-real-time operational insightWhy This Role Is Different You won't just deliver projects-you'll own the integration capability end-to-endYou'll directly support operational performance, regulatory compliance, and environmental outcomesYou'll bridge IT, OT, and Data Engineering , bringing clarity to data ownership, flow, and qualityYou'll lead through real-world complexity -legacy estates, multiple partners, and critical infrastructureExperience Required A proven leader who has owned enterprise integration in a complex, multi-system environment (utilities, infrastructure, or similarly regulated sectors )Strong track record delivering across strategy ? build ?
live service ? optimisationExperience managing mixed legacy and modern integration estates , including transformationConfidence leading multi-team, multi-supplier delivery modelsStrong grasp of integration architecture, governance, and operational data managementAbility to make clear prioritisation and investment decisions under pressureQualifications Degree-level education.Professional qualification or accreditation in delivery, product, or programme management (e.g. Agile, Scrum, SAFe, PRINCE2, MSP).What you'll getJoin us and help deliver a reliable, high-quality service for our customers across the South West.We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work and dedication.
As our Integration Engineering Manager you'll enjoy: Competitive Salary - Based on experience and skillsCompany car or car allowance - Options to support your roleAnnual Bonus Scheme - Recognising company performancePension Scheme - Helping you plan for your futureFlexible Working Options - We value work-life balance and offer flexible hours and hybrid working where possibleHealthcare Benefits - Access to employee assistance programsEmployee Discounts - On various products and servicesAnnual Leave - Take time to recharge with 30 days holidayReady to Make a Difference?This is your opportunity to shape how data and systems connect across a vital public service , improving resilience, sustainability, and customer outcomes.You'll be trusted to lead, backed to deliver, and empowered to build an integration capability that truly makes a difference .Closing Date: 16th July 2026We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where is instinctive.
is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.Our core values, which are essential to our success, are:Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday.
Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.TPBN1_UKTJ