Water Treatment Scientist: Data-Driven Quality & Compliance

South Staffs Water; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

South Staffs Water is seeking a Water Treatment Scientist to safeguard public health by ensuring safe, high-quality drinking water across our sites. You will work with Operational, Engineering and Water Quality teams to provide expert guidance, investigate issues, and support improvements to treatment processes.

You will analyse water quality data, contribute to risk assessments, and develop improvements in regulatory compliance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Microbiology, or related field.
• Experience in drinking water treatment or water quality preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; IT skills for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Drinking Water Quality Regulations and standards.
• Analyse water quality, process and operational data to optimise treatment.
• Investigate incidents and prepare reports with recommendations.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans for treatment processes.
• Provide specialist technical advice to operations and projects.
• Design and deliver water quality training to staff.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Communication skills

IT & data tools

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Environmental Science/Microbiology

Tools

SCADA systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

South Staffs Water is seeking a Water Treatment Scientist to safeguard public health by ensuring safe, high-quality drinking water across our sites. You will work with Operational, Engineering and Water Quality teams to provide expert guidance, investigate issues, and support improvements to treatment processes.

You will analyse water quality data, contribute to risk assessments, and develop improvements in regulatory compliance and efficiency.