Does Southern Water pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Southern Water employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Southern Water. This rating has improved by 16% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Southern Water?

54% of Southern Water employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Southern Water 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Southern Water?

Project Manager (15) , Manager (14) , Process Operator (6) , Process Scientist (6) , Analyst (5) , Customer Service Advisor (5) , Programme Manager (4) , Senior Manager (4) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Business Analyst (3) , Customer Service (3) , Field Performance Manager (3) , Senior Project Manager (3) , Service Desk Analyst (3) , Accountant (2)

What are the pros of working at Southern Water according to real employee reviews?

"Some great people trying to do their best in a challenging environment" ((in 36 reviews)); "If you smash the overtime and dont mind lots of covering callout, pay can be good." ((in 16 reviews)); "Some great colleagues to work with." ((in 13 reviews)); "Good salary" ((in 12 reviews)); "Some good benefits" ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Southern Water according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and inadequate systems" ((in 28 reviews)); "5. Blame culture." ((in 10 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 9 reviews)); "Arrogant approach to staff show that they have little regard for their fellow employees, company seems to exist for the sole reason of making managers feel important." ((in 6 reviews)); "Senior Management openly criticising their peers and their Directors is really bad" ((in 5 reviews))

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Southern Water Reviews

3.2

54% would recommend to a friend

(272 total reviews)

Lawrence Gosden

68% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

3.4

Diversity and inclusion

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.2

Culture and values

2.6

Senior management

Southern Water has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 272 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Southern Water employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, mining, utilities industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

272 reviews

1.0

3 Jul 2026

Toxic workplace with good pay but poor culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

None but the pay is good

Cons

Toxic workplace Worst I've ever worked in Blame culture (other people have said the same) Bullying of staff happens often Staff are expected to work all hours (some until midnight) Unpaid overtime (which is illegal) Wish I listened to everyone who warned me about this company No diversity- all white people

4.0

7 Jun 2026

Positive changes in management with good benefits

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Flexibility, pensions and benefits, great changes happening

Cons

In previous years management wouldn’t listen however this has recently changed

1.0

5 Jun 2026

Good pay and benefits overshadowed by toxic culture

Area manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Money, pension ability to work from home

Cons

Toxic environment, poorly trained management and blame culture

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