Water Quality Scientist

Southern Water; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Water Quality Scientist to ensure impeccable water quality and compliance with ISO standards. This pivotal role offers the flexibility of hybrid working, allowing you to contribute significantly to public service and environmental stewardship. You'll engage with various stakeholders, manage quality systems, and play a vital part in providing clean water. The company is committed to your growth, offering training and career progression opportunities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career Progression Opportunities

Ongoing Training

Flexible Working Hours

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a scientific role or water supply background is essential.
• Strong understanding of quality and compliance in regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ISO 9001 certification for Water Production is maintained.
• Liaise with stakeholders to meet strategic targets and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Operational Understanding in Water Supply

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or Related Field

Tools

ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems

ISO 17025 Quality Management Systems

Job description

Time left to apply: End Date: February 14, 2025 (12 days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: JR4865

Closing Date: 14/02/2025

Job Title: Water Quality Scientist

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum

Location: South Coast - You will be based in one of our offices within Southern Water patch - Chatham, Falmer, Durrington, Otterbourne - Hybrid - 3 office/site and 2 WFH. It is essential for you to have a driving licence due to site visit requirements.

We're seeking a passionate Water Quality Scientist to join our team, with the flexibility of working across the region and from home. In this pivotal role, you'll ensure impeccable water quality, contributing to our commitment to public service and environmental stewardship. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!

As a Water Quality Scientist, reporting to the Scientific Services Quality Manager, you will ensure that our ISO 9001 certification for Water Production is maintained, meeting regulatory requirements and business needs. This is a rewarding but challenging role as you will play a vital part in the provision of clean, wholesome water as part of a key public service.

You will be working with various stakeholders, liaising across different functions, with a focus on the delivery of excellence ensuring we meet our strategic targets (value for money, regulatory compliance and serviceability, engaging people). You will also be undertaking activities which support both the ISO 9001 and 17025 Quality Management Systems, including completion of audits, business reporting, and 2nd line assurance on processes.

If you have previous scientific experience or come from a water supply background with a thorough understanding of quality and compliance, then we would love to hear from you.

To be successful in this role, you’ll be a good communicator with the ability to communicate solutions in a clear and concise manner. Exceptionally well-organized with excellent time management, you will have demonstrable experience and strong operational understanding in water supply and be able to build positive relationships with operational colleagues. As we are part of a regulated industry, it is essential for you to have a good understanding of the company’s regulatory framework and statutory obligations.

Join our Scientific Services Quality Team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers, and the environment.