Water Treatment Scientist: Data-Driven Quality & Compliance

South Staffs Water; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly leave

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Professional development

Job summary

South Staffordshire Water is seeking a Water Treatment Scientist to safeguard public health by ensuring safe, high-quality drinking water across our supply areas. You will work with Operations, Engineering and Water Quality teams to provide technical guidance, investigate quality issues and support process improvements.

The role involves analysing SCADA data, guiding treatment operations, and developing procedures within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in a relevant scientific discipline such as Chemistry, Environmental Science, Microbiology, or a related subject.
• Experience in drinking water treatment, water quality or related technical field is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to present technical information clearly.
• Strong IT skills and experience with data analysis and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes and risk management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Drinking Water Quality Regulations and industry standards across treatment facilities.
• Analyse water quality, process, and operational data to optimise performance.
• Investigate incidents and provide detailed reports and recommendations.
• Develop mitigation plans and drive continuous improvement in treatment processes.
• Provide specialist technical advice to operational teams and projects.
• Develop and maintain water treatment procedures and guidance.
• Support Water Quality team activities and cross-functional projects.
• Design and deliver training on water quality and treatment processes.
• Undertake risk assessments and support incident investigations.
• Contribute to initiatives improving water quality and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Data interpretation

IT skills

Team collaboration

Driving licence

Education

Degree/HND in Chemistry Environmental Science Microbiology

Job description

South Staffordshire Water is seeking a Water Treatment Scientist to safeguard public health by ensuring safe, high-quality drinking water across our supply areas. You will work with Operations, Engineering and Water Quality teams to provide technical guidance, investigate quality issues and support process improvements.

The role involves analysing SCADA data, guiding treatment operations, and developing procedures within a regulated environment.