Regional Wastewater Compliance Leader

Thames Water Ltd; Rickmansworth; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car Allowance

Generous Pension Scheme

26–30 days annual leave + bank hols

Job summary

Thames Water seeks a Principal Process Specialist to lead environmental compliance across our sewage treatment works in the South London region. You will apply advanced wastewater process knowledge to meet regulatory requirements and drive continuous improvement.

You will coach and mentor a technical team, coordinate input across departments, and provide strategic horizon scanning for risks. The role blends science, engineering, operations and regulation with a strong focus on quality and

Qualifications

• Significant experience with wastewater processes and regulatory investigations.
• Proven track record leading fault finding, process improvements and change delivery.
• Strong communication skills with non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical wastewater compliance initiatives across multiple sites.
• Provide data analytics of KPIs and regulatory reporting.
• Coach and mentor sub-teams; coordinate input across departments.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Communication & leadership

Problem solving

Education

BSc/MSc in science/engineering

Tools

UK driving licence

Job description

Thames Water seeks a Principal Process Specialist to lead environmental compliance across our sewage treatment works in the South London region. You will apply advanced wastewater process knowledge to meet regulatory requirements and drive continuous improvement.

You will coach and mentor a technical team, coordinate input across departments, and provide strategic horizon scanning for risks. The role blends science, engineering, operations and regulation with a strong focus on quality and