Environmental Process Scientist

Anglian Water; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A water management company is seeking an Environmental Process Scientist to support wastewater processes. Responsibilities include advising on compliance, implementing strategies for performance improvements, and overseeing data evaluation. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant scientific field and strong IT skills for data manipulation. This full-time role provides a flexible working option and involves regular communication and collaboration with operations teams. Candidates must reside within the specified areas and have a full driving license.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant scientific subject required.
• Strong IT skillset for data manipulation and interpretation.
• Proven expertise in wastewater collection and treatment advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement strategies to reduce OPEX.
• Provide process advice to reduce energy and chemical usage.
• Develop and implement risk assessments and action plans.
• Measure process performance and provide compliance reports.

Skills

Wastewater management

Data manipulation

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific subject

Job description

Environmental Process Scientist

Circa £41,500 dependent on skills & experience, plus car allowance

Permanent, full time (37 hours) with flexibility for part time

2x positions available - Norfolk (Ely, Dereham, Holt) / South Essex (Tilbury, Southend, Maldon)

Dive into a world of opportunity and join our team!

Reporting directly to the Process Science Manager, you will be responsible for delivering wastewater process science support and advising Water Recycling Services on how to maintain compliance and ensure treatment efficiency. This will involve providing reactive and proactive performance improvements, implementing strategies to exploit the full potential of our infrastructure as well as reducing operational expenditure where possible. You will also be involved in data evaluation and compliance reporting, developing and implementing sampling programmes, as well as spending time coaching and developing our operations teams in their knowledge of treatment processes.

Key responsibilities

• Designing and implementing strategies to fully exploit the potential of the infrastructure and reduce OPEX
• Providing process advice and support to proactively reduce energy and chemical usage
• Developing and implementing risk assessments and action plans
• Designing and implementing strategies to correct adverse performance trends to maintain compliance
• Scientifically leading the prevention and resolution of incidents and non-conformance affecting processes and network infrastructure
• Developing and carrying out risk assessments and action plans
• Supporting Operational Managers in handling customer complaints/enquiries
• Develop and implement sampling programmes.
• Measure process performance and interpret data and provide regular reports on compliance and performance
• Lead scientific and regulatory liaison with local Environment Agency
• Providing rotational scientific standby

What does it take to be successful?

• A background in wastewater management or educated to degree level in a relevant scientific subject
• Strong IT skillset, specifically around data manipulation and data interpretation
• Demonstrable expertise in wastewater collection and treatment as well as sludge treatment would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to influence others
• Proven problem‑solving capability
• Stakeholder management experience
• Possesses the skillset to work autonomously as well as cross collaboration with teams
• Analytical mindset
• Full driving license is essential for this role
• You will need to live within either the Colchester / Saffron Walden / Haverhill or Sudbury area to be considered for this role
• Flexible approach to work as there will be a small amount of standby required within this role

Inclusion at Anglian Water

Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.

Closing date

2nd January 2026

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