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Senior Process Scientist (TW)

Southern Water
Posted 14 days ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Southampton, Hampshire SO409BX, England

Salary

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Senior Process Scientist is available at Southern Water in Testwood (Hampshire) on a permanent basis with a salary ranging from £40,000 to £45,000 per annum.
  • Candidates are expected to have a good understanding of water chemistry and biology, along with a graduate degree in science or engineering or equivalent business experience.
  • This role requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in water quality monitoring and compliance, as well as a full driving license due to site travel.
  • Key responsibilities include monitoring drinking water quality, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to UK and EC legislation.
  • Southern Water offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension scheme, 25 days of annual leave, and various health and wellness initiatives.

Job Title: Senior Process Scientist

Location: Testwood (Hampshire)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours p/w

Salary: 40-45,000 per annum

As the role involves travelling between sites, a full driving licence is essential

There has never been a better time to join our organisation as we build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimising our environmental impact and reducing our carbon footprint!

Job Overview

Southern Water has an exciting development opportunity as a Senior Process Scientist, working in our Testwood (Hampshire) based Water Performance team.

As a Senior Process Scientist, you will be responsible for monitoring and optimising drinking water quality from source to tap to ensure we meet our customer promise of a constant, high-quality supply.

  • Ensure that all relevant UK and EC legislation is adhered to, in particular that relating to drinking water quality
  • Monitoring and analysis of telemetry and laboratory data
  • Routine process audits on the Water Supply Works in your area of responsibility
  • Working closely with field operations staff regarding operation and optimisation of treatment processes to ensure compliance with Regulations is maintained for best value
  • Undertake water quality risk assessments to ensure risks to quality and production are mitigated, including advising on service recovery during water quality events.
  • Undertake detailed investigations into the root cause of water quality compliance failures and incidents and produce reports with recommendations for remedial and preventative actions
  • Provide input to planned and reactive reporting to the Drinking Water Inspectorate
  • Participating in a standby roster on a minimum 1/12 day basis

About You

  • Good understanding of water chemistry/ biology and the principles of water treatment
  • A sound understanding of chemistry and/ or microbiology, health significance of water quality parameters
  • Knowledge of the regulatory principles and framework governing the UK water supply industry
  • Graduate in science or engineering or equivalent business experience
  • Confident in collecting and analysing data to investigate scientific issues and drawing out conclusions and recommendations
  • Excellent IT skills including data analysis in excel
  • Good mathematical fluency
  • Self-motivated, assertive, and independent thought whilst being a good team worker too

Package

This role will be full time Monday to Friday based at either the Testwoodsite.

We are offering a salary of between 40-45,000 per annum depending on skills and experience as well as other benefits including:

  • Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Life assurance equal to 4x salary
  • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Full funded eye tests
  • Two paid volunteering days a year
  • Occupational health service
  • Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
  • Digital GP service
  • Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
  • Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
  • Cycle to work scheme

Join our Water Performance team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers and the environment.

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