Wastewater Process Science Lead – Continuous Improvement

Scottish Water; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility provider in Scotland is seeking an Operations Team Leader to manage their North Process Science team. You will drive improvements in wastewater management, ensuring compliance with regulations while leading a team of process scientists. The ideal candidate will have five years’ experience in wastewater operations, a degree in a relevant field, and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and numerous employee benefits including generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

38 days holiday

Annual company bonus

Flexible working options

Pension and life assurance

Qualifications

• Around five years’ experience in wastewater and process operations.
• Strong understanding of treatment processes, regulations and compliance standards.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement with regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of process scientists and graduates in delivering wastewater improvements.
• Manage root-cause analysis and problem-solving for wastewater assets.
• Develop strategies for continuous improvement in wastewater operations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree-level qualification in environmental, scientific, engineering or related field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

A leading water utility provider in Scotland is seeking an Operations Team Leader to manage their North Process Science team. You will drive improvements in wastewater management, ensuring compliance with regulations while leading a team of process scientists. The ideal candidate will have five years’ experience in wastewater operations, a degree in a relevant field, and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and numerous employee benefits including generous holiday entitlement.