Principal Process Scientist- Hampshire

Southern Water; Otterbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services company is seeking a Principal Water Quality Process Scientist in Otterbourne, England. This role involves leading a team of Process Scientists to enhance water quality processes and provide technical guidance. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in water treatment science and strong leadership skills. Join us in our mission to improve the quality of drinking water for our customers.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in technical roles related to water quality/treatment science/engineering.
• Strong understanding of water chemistry/biology and principles of water treatment is desirable.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process and treatment improvements to optimize public health.
• Provide scientific expertise and technical reports to stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate water quality process input into capital schemes.

Skills

Technical expertise

Leadership and mentoring

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for Principal Water Quality Process Scientist for our Hampshire base. You will work closely with key stakeholders to proactively and reactively provide technical guidance, and to improve and optimise water production and associated business processes across Wholesale Water Operations; from source to tap. You will be part of a team involved in a £300 million investment to fundamentally rework four key surface water sites to address regulator concerns, prepare these crucial sites for the future and increase the reliability of supplies for more than 60% of our customers.

Leadership and Team Development

Leading a team of circa 7 Process Scientists, you will bring technical expertise, manage or input into investigations and risk assessments, and provide advice to Operations and stakeholders. You will support your team in meeting performance targets, create a highly engaged team, and provide coaching and mentoring support for team development.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and implementing process and treatment improvements to optimise and protect public health
• Provision of scientific expertise and technical reports to internal stakeholders at all levels and external stakeholders including regulators
• Co-ordinate regular reviews of processes, standards and procedures relating to Water Resource and Production activities to ensure they are fit for purpose
• Lead and co-ordinate water quality process input into capital schemes ensuring identification/mitigation of risk and impact on operations with a view to implementing change successfully
• Identifying innovative opportunities and collaborating with R&D to trial, implement and transition ideas into operational requirements
• Examining relevant reports, data and correspondence in relation to specialist areas and prepare briefing documents for the business as required

Qualifications and Experience

With extensive experience in technical roles related to water quality/treatment science/engineering, you will coach, mentor and upskill your team to achieve the strategic aim of delivering the highest supply of water. It is highly desirable to have a strong understanding of water chemistry/biology and the principles of water treatment, knowledge of sample types, health significance of water quality parameters and principles of water supply hygiene; however, we are open to applicants from other industries with relevant skills and background.

You will ideally be a strategic thinker with a strong background in forward planning and the ability to take an overview of the Company's resources and operational needs. You will have excellent analytical, investigative, management and communication skills, with high-quality interpersonal skills to be successful in this role. As a passionate leader, you will be keen to work with your team to achieve desired outcomes.

About Southern Water and Our Mission

Here at Southern Water, we focus on doing the right thing. We are helping to clean up the nation’s rivers, enhancing the environment for everyone, and we are part of a critical industry for our society by providing world-class drinking water to our customers. This is your chance to join us and help change our world for the better – in a big way.