Crowder Consulting is a professional business of consulting engineers, software developers and data analysts. As an SME, we are positioned in a niche area of the water industry, being able to offer our leading Water Network Management System, Netbase, to water operators in the UK and internationally, along with our engineering consultancy, data analytics and field services. Our head office is in Birkenhead with regional offices in Penrith, Durham and Swindon.
Our software and services are used by major water operators in the UK and Ireland, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, the Caribbean and South America. We work with international partners and are often an integral part of major network improvement projects.
Established in 1985, the growing team of over 150 employees are at the heart of what Crowder does, which is why the business is proud to have been Investors in People accredited since 2004, a testament to the company’s commitment to developing all personnel. Crowder benefits from a longstanding dedicated workforce, and continued growth plans provide superb career opportunities within the business, making this a great time to join the business and contribute to its continued success.
At Crowder, we offer flexible start/end times, hybrid working options, career development opportunities and contributory pension scheme to our valued employees.
We have many social events through the year such as our summer adventure weekend away in the Lake District, charity bake sales, evening socials and weekly football games, plus much more.
From time to time we will advertise, on this page, vacancies we are looking to fill but we always welcome CVs or you can register interest in the form below.
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Our Vacancies
Trainee Leakage Technician - Essex and Suffolk
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build a meaningful career in environmental engineering, joining our field-based team working predominantly in Essex and Suffolk region.
This role offers a structured career path with comprehensive training and mentorship. You'll develop expertise in the analysis, reporting and management of water supply and distribution networks, progressing from trainee leakage engineer/technician to a qualified Leakage Engineer/Water Network Specialist while gaining valuable technical engineering experience.
What You'll Do
As a trainee leakage technician, you'll work outdoors in both urban and rural settings conducting surveys of water network assets to identify and locate leaks. You'll plan and conduct investigations based on your findings, precisely locate issues, and report them to the water utility for repair. The work involves both collaborative team efforts and independent responsibilities.
Your field-based role will include:
- Conducting leakage detection surveys and investigations
- Using innovative technology to pinpoint underground leak locations
- Setting up acoustic and hydrophone loggers on water network fittings
- Verifying valve status on the water network
- Monitoring networks using flow and pressure logging equipment
- Conducting flow logging for domestic and industrial customers
- Performing flow and pressure tests
- Investigating unaccounted water usage
You'll gain practical skills through our structured training plan, which includes courses delivered by industry leaders. This entry-level position offers multiple career pathways in both engineering and technical operations, supported by practical qualifications, theoretical training, CPD, and professional development leading to potential chartership.
What We Offer
- Starting salary in the region of £24,000 to £26,500 per annum with structured annual progression
- Employer contributory pension scheme
- Increasing annual leave entitlement based on service
- Comprehensive training and clear career development pathways
- All necessary equipment provided: company van, specialized tools, and safety gear
- Permanent contract with 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Work-life balance with predictable scheduling
What You'll Need
- Enthusiasm for environmental field work in various weather conditions
- Full clean manual UK driving licence
- Physical capability to handle field equipment
- Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally internationally
- Strong communication skills and customer-focused approach
- Good numeracy and literacy abilities
Helpful But Not Required
- Higher education in Engineering, Environmental Studies, or Science
- Previous outdoor work experience
- Basic understanding of water systems or environmental conservation
About Our Company
Our head office is in Birkenhead with regional offices in Penrith, Durham and Swindon. Our innovative "smart water" software and services are used by major water operators globally, including in the UK, Ireland, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and South America.
Established in 1985, our team of over 150 diverse professionals is at the heart of what we do. We've been Investors in People accredited since 2004, demonstrating our commitment to developing all team members. With our stable workforce and continued growth, we offer excellent career opportunities for professionals from all backgrounds.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@crowderconsult.co.uk using reference 02/2026
Software Engineer - Birkenhead
We are looking for an ambitious software engineer or computer science graduate to join our development team and help drive forward the roadmap for our cloud-based solutions and services. We want candidates who are enthusiastic about the latest software trends and technologies and have a willingness to learn, progress and grow within the team.
What We Do
- Provide innovative solutions to the water industry.
- Develop cloud, enterprise, web and mobile solutions.
- Integrate, process, and analyse data from many customer and third-party systems.
- Design complex data science and advanced analytics solutions.
- Develop extensive reporting, data mining and visualisation tools.
- Employ cloud and other cutting-edge technology to solve real industry problems.
What’s Involved?
- Involvement in end-to-end Software Development Life Cycle.
- Requirements analysis working closely with our in-house domain experts.
- Designing, developing and testing software components, APIs, and applications.
- Monitoring and supporting operational systems and implementing dev-ops best practice.
- Researching new technologies, prototyping, and bringing innovation to our solutions.
Desirable Skills
- Degree level education in relevant subject or equivalent experience.
- Appreciation of Software Development practices and design (OOAD, DDD, TDD, patterns).
- Experience of a high-level programming language (Java, Python, NodeJS, TypeScript, C#).
- Exposure to any of the following:
- Developing desktop, web or mobile applications.
- Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP, Serverless, Containers).
- Web technologies (REST API, HTML5, JavaScript, Angular, React, etc).
- Database technologies (Oracle, MySQL, Mongo, DynamoDB, etc).
- DevOps Practices and Tools (Configuration as code, CI/CD, Docker).
What We Offer
You will receive a starting salary of £28k or higher depending upon your experience, skills and qualifications, alongside additional benefits including an employer contributory pension scheme and annual leave entitled that increases with length of service.
Employed on a permanent contract, working 37.5 hours per week within Monday to Friday, there is some flexibility available around start times between 8am and 10am and finish times between 4:30pm and 6:30pm, although must also be suited to business requirements.
Our company offices are in Birkenhead and are easily accessible in a central location with great transport links. There are hybrid working options available with a split of on-premise and home working.
Apply by submitting your cv and covering letter, quoting reference 03/2026 by email to jobs@crowderconsult.co.uk
Graduate Engineer - Birkenhead
We have exciting opportunities to join our Engineering team based in our Head Office in Birkenhead, Wirral. We are seeking enthusiastic and driven Civil and Mechanical Engineering graduates to start their careers as Project Engineers. This role provides a firm technical grounding and a clear path to growth, with opportunities to become future leaders and managers within our organisation. Positions are available for immediate and Autumn 2026 start dates.
The Role - Graduate Project Engineer
We are looking for committed and motivated graduates to join our specialist, dynamic project teams.
As a Graduate Project Engineer, you will work on a wide range of consultancy projects for leading water utilities both within the UK and internationally. Additionally, you will be involved in the development and implementation of the Netbase system as it expands into global markets. Throughout your role, you will receive support to cultivate expertise in the analysis, reporting, and management of water supply and distribution networks.
The Package
As a Graduate Project Engineer, you’ll be working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, with flexible start times available between 8am and 10am, and finish times between 4:30pm and 6:30pm.
You will benefit from:
- Permanent contract
- Starting salary £29,000+ dependent on experience and qualifications
- Option for flexible working days
- Employer contributory pension scheme
- Annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
- Annual salary reviews
- Regular company social events and participate in 5-a-side football matches
You will receive comprehensive training designed to support your professional development. We provide support throughout your journey towards achieving chartered status with your selected professional institution.
Our Requirements
To be eligible for this role, you must have less than 12 months of relevant experience and hold a degree obtained in 2025 or later. Eligible degree disciplines include:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mathematics
- Environmental related degrees
Please note that all positions require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, with a master’s degree considered desirable.
We are seeking graduates with the following attributes:
- A methodical approach to problem-solving
- Excellent numeracy, computer and organisational skills
- Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to generate new and exciting solutions
- The ability to take the initiative and perform tasks efficiently and independently
- Strong verbal communication skills, enabling confident collaboration with clients and team members
- Excellent written communication and attention to detail
- A full UK driving licence – there will be times when you will need to drive a manual company vehicle
- Self-motivated, with an eagerness to learn and be highly driven with a proactive approach to work
To be considered for this role, candidates must live in, or be prepared to move to, close proximity to our head office in Birkenhead for efficient travel and on-site work participation.
When applying for this role, please quote reference 04/2026 and indicate your preferred start date, either immediate or Autumn 2026. In your application, you should demonstrate your genuine interest in the role and in working at Crowder Consulting. Please apply via email to: jobs@crowderconsult.co.uk