Remote Water Treatment & Compliance Consultant

SOCOTEC Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (plus buy/sell)

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition programmes

Family-friendly support

Exclusive retail discounts

Employee assistance programmes

Enhanced company pension

Job summary

SOCOTEC is seeking a Water Treatment Consultant to join the Water Services Operations division in London (or surrounding locations). The role focuses on delivering water treatment compliance, on-site analysis, and effective client management, with a strong emphasis on independent, proactive work and regulatory knowledge.

Ideal candidates will have a science/engineering background, deep water hygiene knowledge, and a track record of meeting targets while expanding service contracts.

Qualifications

• A science or engineering qualification, or equivalent industry experience within the water treatment sector.
• Comprehensive knowledge of water hygiene and traditional water treatment practices.
• Experience carrying out on-site analysis of cooling systems, steam boilers and industrial water treatment systems.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a strong client focus.
• A proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets while identifying opportunities for business growth.
• The ability to work independently, manage your own time effectively and maintain excellent attention to detail.
• MOD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supporting existing clients with water treatment compliance and delivering contractual obligations.
• Undertaking on-site water analysis using test kits across a range of key client contracts.
• Monitoring and interpreting results from cooling systems, steam boilers and general industrial water treatment systems.
• Providing clear verbal and written recommendations based on analytical findings.
• Managing client relationships at all levels to ensure excellent client satisfaction and long‑term retention.
• Identifying opportunities to add value to existing contracts through consultancy and account management.
• Liaising effectively with internal teams to ensure the successful delivery of contractual requirements.
• Managing your own workload and diary effectively to deliver an efficient and responsive service.

Skills

Science/Engineering degree

Water hygiene knowledge

On-site water analysis

Client relationships

Target-driven

Independent work

MOD Security Clearance

Education

Science or engineering degree

Tools

Water testing kits

Job description

SOCOTEC is seeking a Water Treatment Consultant to join the Water Services Operations division in London (or surrounding locations). The role focuses on delivering water treatment compliance, on-site analysis, and effective client management, with a strong emphasis on independent, proactive work and regulatory knowledge.

Ideal candidates will have a science/engineering background, deep water hygiene knowledge, and a track record of meeting targets while expanding service contracts.