Water Quality Officer

BUUK Infrastructure; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the UK is seeking a Water Quality Officer to ensure compliance with water quality regulations and contribute to maintaining high standards. Responsibilities include managing records, monitoring water quality data, and supporting regulatory reporting. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field and possess strong organisational and communication skills. This role offers a supportive workplace culture and a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Company pension contributions up to 10%

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Referral payment of £1000

Qualifications

• Ability to meet regulatory obligations related to water quality.
• Understanding of the current legislation and operational requirements.
• Experience in audit documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records and systems for water quality.
• Monitor and report water quality data.
• Assist with regulatory submission deadlines.

Skills

Highly organised

Exceptional record keeping

Excellent communication

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Customer focused

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Education

Degree in appropriate technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.

We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best, ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.

We are looking for Water Quality Officer who would like to help us reach our mission to earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service.

Purpose of this role

To assist the Senior Water Scientists in meeting regulatory obligations.

Your key responsibilities are

To maintain appropriate records and systems, risk assessments and documentation, data management and reporting systems.

Contribute to regulatory drinking water safety plan returns (annual progress and event reports).

Monitor, track, and report water quality data and assist investigations into atypical water quality parameter data.

Monitor sampling programmes and record sampling shortfalls as part of regulatory reporting.

Participate in annual audit / inspection programme.

Monitor, record, and assist with water quality customer communication.

Support the delivery of regulatory reporting to strict deadlines.

Assist with Water Resources where required.

To assess sampling paperwork and liaise with third parties regarding initial water connections onto incumbent networks.

To risk assess water quality events and escalates when required.

To carry out contaminated land assessments.

Raise invoices and purchase orders.

Support event teams when required.

Any other duties as required by the Senior Water Scientists.

Qualifications

Degree level in appropriate technical discipline or relevant experience.

Experience / Knowledge

An understanding of the current legislation, regulatory and operational requirements surrounding water quality.

Abilities / Skills

Highly organised and motivated.

Exceptional record keeping skills are essential to ensure audit trails are maintained.

Excellent communication and report writing skills.

Be able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Technically competent in Microsoft Excel.

Able to maintain a helpful and customer focussed work environment.

Able to provide accurate quality work within department and company.

Strong knowledge of the full Microsoft suite of software.

Conditions of Employment

You are required to have your criminal records checked through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This is due to going into customers homes.

You will be required to participate in a standby rota.

What can you expect from us

Cost of living annual pay review.

Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%.

33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.

To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax).

Hybrid working for eligible roles.

Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.

BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.

Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, please apply. You can also ask us about flexible working options.

Please note we reserve the right to close the role early. Therefore, if you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.