Lead Scientist – Water Quality & Lead Risk

Anglian Water; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal private health care

Pension—double match (employer 21%)

Virtual GP 24h service

26 days annual leave

Life assurance (up to 8x salary)

Personal accident cover (up to 5x)

Family friendly policies incl. leave;

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits and working culture

Job summary

Anglian Water is seeking a Lead Scientist (Pb) to drive the lead programme within our Drinking Water Science team, delivering risk mitigations ahead of time and ensuring wholesome water quality for customers across Huntingdon, Ipswich, Lincoln and Norwich. You will lead data collection, analysis and interpretation, and work onsite with data-driven decisions to protect water quality.

A degree in science and a UK driving license are required, with flexible working options and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant scientific subject or equivalent experience.
• Excellent data interpretation skills.
• Ability to critically evaluate information to take tactical action.
• Build rapport with operational colleagues and communicate required actions.

Responsibilities

• Data collection, manipulation, analysis and interpretation of results.
• Analysis of the phosphate dosing plant performance.
• Monitor and analyse the enhanced lead sampling programme and review appropriateness.
• Provide information to ensure Lead Strategy Team reporting requirements are delivered.
• Respond to exceedances of the lead standard and handle customer correspondence.
• Support the Lead Advice Line with customer queries and documentation.
• Contribute to development of short/medium-term strategies to reduce lead risks.
• Drive continuous improvement in Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Data analysis

Data interpretation

Critical evaluation

Stakeholder communication

Influence actions

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific subject

Job description

Anglian Water is seeking a Lead Scientist (Pb) to drive the lead programme within our Drinking Water Science team, delivering risk mitigations ahead of time and ensuring wholesome water quality for customers across Huntingdon, Ipswich, Lincoln and Norwich. You will lead data collection, analysis and interpretation, and work onsite with data-driven decisions to protect water quality.

A degree in science and a UK driving license are required, with flexible working options and a comprehensive