Water Quality Scientist: Network & Risk Oversight

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Pension plan (double match)

24-hour Virtual GP

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Personal accident cover

Maternity & paternity leave

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Anglian Water is seeking a Network and Customer Scientist to safeguard drinking water quality across its region. The role combines onsite field work with analysis of site data to mitigate risks from source to tap, collaborating with network and operations colleagues.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant scientific degree, be capable of critical evaluation of information, and communicate actions effectively to ensure wholesome water for customers.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree/postgraduate level in a relevant scientific subject or equivalent experience.
• Ability to critically evaluate information to take tactical action.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build rapport with operational colleagues and communicate required actions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support customers through a rota system to ensure escalated water quality contacts are investigated.
• Deliver the Drinking Water Safety Planning approach.
• Undertake thorough water quality investigations.
• Collate and report information from across the business and external agencies during water quality events.
• Regularly review water quality standards across the area to support excellent water quality.
• Drive improvements in water quality risk assessments across networks.

Skills

Water quality science

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Degree or postgraduate in a relevant scientific subject

Tools

Statistical analysis software

Job description

Anglian Water is seeking a Network and Customer Scientist to safeguard drinking water quality across its region. The role combines onsite field work with analysis of site data to mitigate risks from source to tap, collaborating with network and operations colleagues.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant scientific degree, be capable of critical evaluation of information, and communicate actions effectively to ensure wholesome water for customers.