Wastewater Scientist: Process Optimisation & Compliance

Cpl Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexsource NI in Belfast is seeking a Wastewater Scientific Officer on a temporary full-time basis to optimise wastewater treatment works and sewer network performance.

The role involves monitoring performance through on-site testing, sampling, data analysis, and supporting investigations to ensure regulatory compliance.

You will operate sampling equipment, perform root cause analysis, provide guidance to staff, and participate in pollution prevention activities, with on-call duties as required.

Qualifications

• A level or equivalent in a relevant scientific or environmental subject.
• 2 years experience working in a water or wastewater scientific role.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and analytical techniques carried out on wastewater.
• Knowledge and understanding of health & safety in wastewater treatment.
• Proficient IT user, to include Microsoft Office packages.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Availability to participate in an on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess wastewater treatment works performance through on-site testing, inspections, and sampling activities.
• Identify process issues, collect and analyse samples, and support investigations into treatment performance.
• Operate and maintain automatic sampling equipment to ensure accurate collection of regulatory data.
• Analyse scientific data and prepare reports to support process optimisation and regulatory compliance.
• Validate and monitor critical treatment process instrumentation, identifying trends and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct root cause analysis of operational issues and recommend corrective actions to improve performance.
• Support pollution prevention activities and liaise with internal teams and regulatory bodies during investigations.
• Deliver training and guidance to operational staff on sampling, testing procedures, and data recording systems.
• Assist with odour investigations, environmental monitoring, and the assessment of discharge impacts on wastewater networks.
• Maintain scientific equipment, manage sampling resources, and contribute to innovation and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

IT proficiency

Driving licence

On-call availability

Education

A level or equivalent in a relevant scientific or environmental subject

Job description

Flexsource NI in Belfast is seeking a Wastewater Scientific Officer on a temporary full-time basis to optimise wastewater treatment works and sewer network performance.

The role involves monitoring performance through on-site testing, sampling, data analysis, and supporting investigations to ensure regulatory compliance.

You will operate sampling equipment, perform root cause analysis, provide guidance to staff, and participate in pollution prevention activities, with on-call duties as required.