Water Quality Process Scientist - Data-Driven Troubleshooter

South East Water UK; Pembury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South East Water is seeking a Process Scientist for our Water Quality team based at the Pembury office with Kent site visits and some home working. You will combine data interpretation with on-site investigations to identify root causes of water quality issues and advise on corrective actions.

The role involves technical report writing, compliance investigations, and providing expert technical support to the business, including out-of-hours standby coverage.

Qualifications

• A degree in a scientific subject or experience in a water-based role.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes.
• Technical report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Optimise the performance and maximise the efficiency of water treatment processes.
• Investigate the cause of compliance/operational water quality breaches. Provide a comprehensive report detailing the findings and conclusions of the investigation.
• Undertake water treatment works site process audits in a timely manner.
• Prepare technical reports with conclusions & recommendations as required.
• Provision of technical support and advice to the business.
• Provide standby Water Quality cover out of hours for the business.

Skills

Water treatment knowledge

Technical report writing

Education

Degree in scientific subject

Job description

South East Water is seeking a Process Scientist for our Water Quality team based at the Pembury office with Kent site visits and some home working. You will combine data interpretation with on-site investigations to identify root causes of water quality issues and advise on corrective actions.

The role involves technical report writing, compliance investigations, and providing expert technical support to the business, including out-of-hours standby coverage.