Process Scientist

South East Water UK; Pembury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South East Water is seeking a Process Scientist for our Water Quality team based at the Pembury office with Kent site visits and some home working. You will combine data interpretation with on-site investigations to identify root causes of water quality issues and advise on corrective actions.

The role involves technical report writing, compliance investigations, and providing expert technical support to the business, including out-of-hours standby coverage.

Qualifications

• A degree in a scientific subject or experience in a water-based role.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes.
• Technical report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimise the performance and maximise the efficiency of water treatment processes.
• Investigate the cause of compliance/operational water quality breaches. Provide a comprehensive report detailing the findings and conclusions of the investigation.
• Undertake water treatment works site process audits in a timely manner.
• Prepare technical reports with conclusions & recommendations as required.
• Provision of technical support and advice to the business.
• Provide standby Water Quality cover out of hours for the business.

Skills

Water treatment knowledge

Technical report writing

Education

Degree in scientific subject

Job description

Do you have knowledge of water process science?

Can you interpret data and turn it into easy-to-understand information? Are you looking for a role that has variety?

If the answer is yes, this is a chance to take the next step in your career…

We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for.

In this role as a Process Scientist in our Water Quality department, you will be instrumental in the safe and efficient management of our water treatment works. A key aspect of the position is close collaboration with Distribution Technicians, providing them with expert guidance on water treatment procedures. Additionally, you will be responsible for detailed monitoring of data trends and the systematic investigation of anomalies.

Your ability to apply a logical, methodical approach will enable you to effectively investigate water quality concerns and advise on the most appropriate corrective actions.

Every day is different in this role - you’ll be carrying out a mix of data analysis and on-site investigation of water quality failures at our Kent water treatment sites. Your scientific background and water treatment experience will enable you to effectively troubleshoot and determine the root cause of these issues. You will also be responsible for technical report writing, including recommendations for compliance and investigation documentation; therefore, experience in technical report writing is preferred.

You’re self-motivated, well organised and enjoy problem solving. We’re a friendly, open and collaborative team that will give you lots of encouragement to share your ideas and make a difference to the success of our growing Process Science team.

This role is based at our Pembury office, with site visits around the Kent area and some home working. Standard working hours are 08:30 - 17:00 - you will also be put on a standby rota to cover out of hours support.

Main responsibilities:

• Optimise the performance and maximise the efficiency of water treatment processes.
• Investigate the cause of compliance/operational water quality breaches. Provide a comprehensive report detailing the findings and conclusions of the investigation.
• Undertake water treatment works site process audits in a timely manner.
• Prepare technical reports with conclusions & recommendations as required.
• Provision of technical support and advice to the business.
• Provide standby Water Quality cover out of hours for the business.

You'll need:

Skills / Experience / Qualifications

• A degree in a Scientific subject or experience in a water-based role.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes.
• Technical report writing skills.

Grow a career with a meaningful purpose.

We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.

Benefits package:

• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.