Wastewater Process Optimizer & Compliance Specialist

Jobtailor; Sandown; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Sandown, United Kingdom, is seeking a technically minded engineer to support wastewater treatment across sites. You will monitor processes, optimize chemical and power usage, and help ensure final effluent compliance.

You will develop site Operating Plans, run process audits, and collaborate with regulators and contractors to protect the environment and improve site performance. The role requires a science or engineering background, independent work, strong communication, and

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confident communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and capable of passing DBS/employment checks.
• Willingness to participate in a stand-by rota.
• Wastewater treatment experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across wastewater, sludge treatment, waste management and R&D.
• Monitor and oversee wastewater treatment processes.
• Set individual site Operating Plans and Site Process Activity Manuals.
• Optimise chemical and power usage while ensuring compliance.
• Implement operating methods to ensure final effluent compliance.
• Identify and deliver process optimisation to support budget objectives.
• Review compliance risks and support environmental protection initiatives.
• Investigate pollution incidents and collaborate with regulators to prevent recurrences.
• Produce site investigation reports or process audits with recommendations.
• Analyse data and trends to pre-empt issues and compliance breaches.
• Make decisions to improve plant operations and mitigate risks.
• Provide technical expertise to colleagues and on-site contractors.
• Support capital schemes and remedial work at wastewater treatment works.
• Contribute to asset management and construction-related issues.
• Support innovative processes and operational practice changes.
• Advise on-site operation, risks and required changes.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Process optimization

Compliance monitoring

Technical support

Stakeholder communication

Education

A Levels or equivalent

HND

Degree in engineering or science

Job description

Jobtailor in Sandown, United Kingdom, is seeking a technically minded engineer to support wastewater treatment across sites. You will monitor processes, optimize chemical and power usage, and help ensure final effluent compliance.

You will develop site Operating Plans, run process audits, and collaborate with regulators and contractors to protect the environment and improve site performance. The role requires a science or engineering background, independent work, strong communication, and