Water Quality Process Scientist — Data-Driven Troubleshooter

South East Water UK; Pembury; Hybrid; GBP 31,733 - 41,930; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with service

Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday

Paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Well-being related benefits

Job summary

South East Water UK is seeking a Process Scientist for its Water Quality department in Pembury. This role involves optimizing water treatment processes, investigating quality concerns, and preparing detailed technical reports. Candidates should possess relevant scientific qualifications, have knowledge of water treatment, and be adept at technical writing.

Offering a salary between £31,733 and £41,930, the successful candidate will enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific subject or relevant water-based experience.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes essential.
• Experience writing technical reports is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and a full clean driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Optimize performance and efficiency of water treatment processes.
• Investigate compliance and operational water quality breaches.
• Conduct site process audits in a timely manner.
• Prepare technical reports with conclusions and recommendations.
• Provide technical support and out of hours water quality cover.

Skills

Knowledge of water treatment processes

Technical report writing skills

Strong communication skills

Experience in a water-based role

Education

Degree in a scientific subject

Job description

South East Water UK is seeking a Process Scientist for its Water Quality department in Pembury. This role involves optimizing water treatment processes, investigating quality concerns, and preparing detailed technical reports. Candidates should possess relevant scientific qualifications, have knowledge of water treatment, and be adept at technical writing.

Offering a salary between £31,733 and £41,930, the successful candidate will enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive team environment.