Research Scientist/Engineer (Clean Water Networks)

TN United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water industry seeks a Research Scientist/Engineer to improve asset performance and efficiency. This hybrid role involves supporting engineering projects, conducting trials, and analyzing data, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Ideal candidates will have a degree in science or engineering and relevant industry experience. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous leave, and health support.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with service

Generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving license due to role nature.
• Industry experience in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Supporting development and providing technical input for engineering solutions.
• Capturing and analyzing data, documenting research.
• Assisting project managers with project information.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Innovative Mindset

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

Company IT Systems

Job description

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Research Scientist/Engineer (Clean Water Networks), Southend-on-Sea

Client: Thames Water

Location: Southend-on-Sea

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 985669be7e64

Job Views: 3

Posted: 14.05.2025

Expiry Date: 28.06.2025

Job Description:

The Research Scientist/Engineer role provides critical technical support on a range of field and office-based research projects that improve the performance and efficiency of our physical assets and support long-term asset management.

What you’ll be doing as a Research Scientist/Engineer (Clean Water Networks):

• Supporting development, briefing, and providing technical input to ensure correct engineering solutions, outline designs, and technical requirements within projects.
• Contributing to Thames Water’s engineering requirements into AMP8 and beyond.
• Work primarily related to the water network, with some support for water treatment activities.

Key duties include:

• Innovation trial support: Setting up and monitoring trials with technician and contractor support.
• Analysis and interpretation: Capturing, analyzing data, and documenting research.
• Safety, Health, and the Environment: Upholding safety and considering environmental impact.
• Project support and knowledge transfer: Assisting project managers with information from the Project Management Office.
• Horizon scanning: Maintaining awareness of new technologies and strategies.
• Business resilience: Identifying ways to increase infrastructure resilience.
• Business performance: Supporting reductions in leakage and supply interruptions.
• External bids: Gaining skills and experience for bid submissions like the Water Breakthrough Challenge.

Base location: Hybrid - Kempton Park Water Treatment Works, TW13 6XH. Attendance at the office at least two days a week, with proximity required on remote days.

Working hours: 36 hours, Monday-Friday

Minimum requirements: Valid UK driving license due to role nature.

Preferred qualifications and skills:

• Degree in science or engineering, or equivalent.
• Industry experience in a related discipline.
• Technical knowledge of water industry or utilities.
• Practical skills for operation and maintenance of pilot plants.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Competent with company IT systems.
• Innovative mindset and creative problem-solving skills.
• Keen to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits include:

• Salary from £40,000 to £50,000 depending on experience.
• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work, vouchers, and life assurance.

Join Thames Water, the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, committed to building a sustainable future. We value diversity and inclusion, offering support throughout the recruitment process.