Water Quality Scientist

BUUK Infrastructure; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility partner is seeking a Water Quality Scientist in Cardiff. This role focuses on regulatory reporting, customer service, and compliance within water quality. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. This fixed-term contract until September 2026 offers enhanced benefits, including hybrid working and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Company pension contributions up to 10%

33 days holiday

Enhanced parental leave

Referral payments

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree level in appropriate technical discipline or hold Rsci, IEng or REnvP.
• Experience in a relevant scientific field.

Responsibilities

• Support regulatory reporting to strict deadlines.
• Manage projects and investigatory work.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Advise on water quality matters.
• Review operational processes for efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Customer focus

Microsoft Office suite proficiency

Education

Degree in appropriate technical discipline or Rsci, IEng, or REnvP

Job description

Overview

Job Location: Cardiff

Salary: £39,982

Contract type: Fixed Term

Posting End Date: 29/09/2025

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 Scientist who would like to help us reach our mission to “earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service”.

This is a fixed term contract until 20 September 2026.

Responsibilities

• To support the delivery of regulatory reporting to strict deadlines which includes drinking water safety plans, compliance data, and event reporting.
• Manage own projects and investigatory work to ensure delivery against project plans and agreed timelines.
• Use performance and analytical data to inform and where necessary update the company’s risk assessments to ensure compliance.
• Provide exceptional customer service by offering water quality advice and when required, investigatory work.
• Advise other areas of the business on specific water quality matters, including emergency incidents.
• Review operational processes, identifying opportunities for improvements in efficiencies.
• Support the Water Quality Team by delivering on internal and external targets, particularly during water quality events.
• To join the water quality standby rota and provide water quality advice and support to the out of hours team.
• Take action to maintain public health by identifying risks and ensuring that the appropriate remedial measures are taken including liaison with UKHSA, LHA, water companies and other regulators after consultation with Senior Scientist.
• Implement and further improve the quality management systems, including the adoption of best working practices.
• Deputise for the Senior Water Scientist as required.

Qualifications

• Degree level in appropriate technical discipline or hold Rsci, IEng or REnvP.
• Technically competent on the full Microsoft suite of software.

Experience/Knowledge

• Experience of working in a relevant scientific field.
• A strong understanding of water quality regulations, water quality science, water quality customer service and public health issues.

Abilities/Skills

• Be able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Maintain a helpful and customer focused work environment.
• Strong analytical skills and be able to handle large amounts of diverse data.
• A high standard of written and verbal communication.
• Able to provide accurate quality work within department and company.

Desirable

• Experience of working with water industry regulators, water companies and stakeholders.
• An understanding of water resources and how the supply-balance is maintained.
• An understanding of contaminated land assessments.
• Experience of coaching or mentoring.

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.

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