Wastewater Process Scientist: Impact & Compliance Lead

Anglian Water Services; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company seeks an Environmental Process Scientist to enhance wastewater management and compliance. Responsibilities include delivering performance improvements, advising on operational strategies, and developing sampling programs. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in a relevant scientific field and have strong IT and communication skills. This role includes a competitive salary, flexible work options, and extensive benefits including a pension scheme and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Private healthcare

Annual bonus scheme

Car allowance

Volunteer opportunities

26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Life cover

Flexible benefits

Paid time off for illness

Free parking

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant scientific subject.
• Background in wastewater management is preferred.
• Strong IT skillset for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver wastewater process science support and compliance advice.
• Design strategies to reduce operational expenditure.
• Develop risk assessments and action plans.
• Provide process advice to reduce energy and chemical usage.
• Lead scientific liaison with local Environment Agency.

Skills

Wastewater management knowledge

Data manipulation and interpretation

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving capability

Stakeholder management

Autonomous working

Analytical mindset

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific subject

Job description

A leading water utility company seeks an Environmental Process Scientist to enhance wastewater management and compliance. Responsibilities include delivering performance improvements, advising on operational strategies, and developing sampling programs. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in a relevant scientific field and have strong IT and communication skills. This role includes a competitive salary, flexible work options, and extensive benefits including a pension scheme and private healthcare.