Senior Scientist – Water Quality & Public Health Lead

South West Water Limited; Redruth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave + holidays

Company bonus scheme

Pension scheme with matching

Life assurance

Health cash plan

Cycle to Work

Volunteer day

Job summary

South West Water Limited, based in Redruth, seeks a highly experienced Principal Scientist to lead the Water Quality team. You will ensure safe, wholesome drinking water while complying with regulatory requirements and protecting public health across the water supply network.

You will provide scientific leadership, support strategic planning, drive improvements, and manage a team of Water Quality Scientists to maintain quality management systems and regulatory compliance across the business.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification (or higher) in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of drinking water quality, water treatment processes and water distribution operations.
• Strong understanding of UK water quality, environmental and public health legislation.
• Experience of leading, managing and developing technical or scientific teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to make evidence-based decisions.
• Competent IT, reporting and presentation skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific leadership to support operational performance, strategic planning and regulatory compliance.
• Lead a team of Water Quality Scientists, driving continuous improvement and maintaining quality management systems.
• Support operational and capital projects and ensure effective scientific support across the business.
• Assist in incident response and emergency management, maintaining public health safeguards.
• Review and improve quality management systems and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.

Skills

Water quality knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Job description

South West Water Limited, based in Redruth, seeks a highly experienced Principal Scientist to lead the Water Quality team. You will ensure safe, wholesome drinking water while complying with regulatory requirements and protecting public health across the water supply network.

You will provide scientific leadership, support strategic planning, drive improvements, and manage a team of Water Quality Scientists to maintain quality management systems and regulatory compliance across the business.