Continuous Water Quality Monitoring Lead

TN United Kingdom; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

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14.05.2025

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28.06.2025

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Job Description:

Public interest in the health of the nation’s rivers and water quality has never been higher. Thames Water is committed to protecting rivers and reducing environmental impact. A key aspect is understanding water quality and discharge effects.

We seek a capable leader for the Continuous Water Quality Monitoring (CWQM) team at Thames Water, responsible for data collection, management, interpretation, visualization, and communication.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing the CWQM team, including installation, maintenance, data interpretation, and reporting.
• Overseeing data management, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory reporting.
• Collaborating with Thames Water teams to integrate data into business tools like the River Health Tool.
• Working with operational centers for operational responses.
• Representing Thames Water at external CWQM-related forums.
• Promoting the CWQM program internally and externally.
• Working with regulators to agree on operational responses based on data.
• Attending industry events and exploring new monitoring technologies.

Location & Hours:

Hybrid at Clearwater Court, RG1 8DB; minimum two days/week, frequent site visits. 36 hours/week.

Requirements: Valid UK driving license.

Preferred qualifications and experience:

• Degree in Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Background in environmental monitoring and water quality data management.
• Stakeholder engagement experience.
• Leadership experience managing at least 5 people.
• Experience managing large budgets.
• Expertise in water quality monitoring technologies and data analysis.
• Regulatory experience related to river water quality.
• Experience with large environmental monitoring systems is desirable.
• Leadership and asset management qualifications are desirable.

Benefits include:

• Salary from £52,000 to £65,000.
• 26 days holiday, increasing with service, plus bank holidays.
• Car allowance, annual bonus, pension, private healthcare, and other wellbeing benefits.

About Thames Water:

UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers. Committed to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We offer career growth, flexible work, and a supportive environment. Join us to make a difference and help protect water resources for future generations.