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Southern Water

Network Process Scientist

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Southern Water
Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.
Monitoring and optimizing drinking water quality in a flexible role ensuring compliance with legislations and improving industry rankings
22d ago
£45,580
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
2,092 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water Services
Wastewater Services
Sewage Treatment
Water Treatment
Infrastructure Maintenance
Leak Detection
Customer Support
Environmental Services
Sector Specialisms
Water Resources
Wastewater Networks
Sewer Services
Water Treatment
Water Filtration
Drinking Water Systems
Water Purification
Residential Water Services
Role
What you would be doing
asset audits
system improvements
compliance reporting
legislation adherence
data analysis
water quality monitoring
  • You will be responsible for audits and checks on existing assets and assist in the development and implementation of system improvements.
  • You will investigate and report on water quality compliance breaches.
  • Assist SWS to meet Output Delivery Incentive low level targets for contacts relating to appearance, Taste and Odour and help improve our rankings within the industry against both the Compliance Risk Index (CRI) and Event Risk Index (ERI).
  • Ensure that all relevant UK and EC legislation is adhered to, in particular that relating to drinking water quality
  • Day to day activities include, but are not limited to, distribution network water quality reporting, assessing the impacts of new mains connections, follow up sampling after mains repair sample failures, monitoring network water age and reservoir turnover, and ensuring that water distribution impingement activities comply with the SWS hygiene code of practice.
  • Monitoring and analysis of telemetry and laboratory data
  • Collecting and analysing data to investigate scientific issues and draw out conclusions and recommendations.
  • Working within the Process Science team responsible for maintaining or improving the quality of water supplied to customers from the distribution network
What you bring
gis
chemistry
analytical
excel
mathematical
regulations
  • Ability to use GIS software
  • A sound understanding of chemistry and / or microbiology, health significance of water quality parameters
  • Analytical thinking
  • Excellent IT skills including data analysis in excel.
  • Good understanding of water chemistry/biology and the principles of water treatment
  • Good mathematical fluency
  • Knowledge of the regulatory principles and framework governing the UK water supply industry
Benefits
  • Two paid volunteering days a year
  • A network of sports and social clubs
  • Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution)
  • Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Company and performance-related bonus
  • An employee assistance program
  • Occupational health service
  • Life assurance equal to 4x salary
  • Digital GP service
  • Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
  • BUPA cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage)
  • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
  • Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
  • Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers
  • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
  • all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the uk. you will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of ni) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months)
Company
Overview
2.25 million
Customers Served
Serving 2.25 million customers since privatisation in 1989.
0.5 GL
Drinking Water Pumped
Pumps over 0.5 GL of drinking water daily.
£72m loss
Operating Loss
Experienced a £72 million operating loss in March 2024 due to rising costs.
  • Constructs reservoirs, pipelines, sewage treatment upgrades, and implements contingency measures like importing water during droughts.
  • Specializes in large-scale water infrastructure, operational delivery, and environmental engineering across the South East.
  • Notably fined for misreporting sewage spills; offers guided tours of Victorian sewers and public access to historic reservoirs.
Culture + Values
  • “Working differently” – using new technology and nature‑based solutions
  • “Collaborating with community partners”
  • “Showing leadership on key environmental issues”
  • “Engaging with customers, stakeholders and partners to maximise opportunities”
Environment + Sustainability
24% by 2025
Renewable Energy Target
Target to generate 24% of own renewable energy by 2025.
75% by 2035
Storm Overflow Compliance
Aiming to achieve 75% compliance by 2035 to reduce storm overflow spills.
£7.8B Capital Plan
Environmental Investments
£7.8 billion capital plan from 2025-2030 focusing on new technology and nature-based solutions.
Three‑Star EPA
Environment Agency Rating
Aiming for a three-star Environment Agency rating by 2025 following a two-star rating in 2022.
  • On track to generate own renewable energy and buying accredited renewable energy since 2021.
  • Fleet electrification targets: cars/vans by 2035, HGVs via low-carbon fuels by 2040.
  • Investing £1.5 billion in Clean Rivers & Seas to reduce storm overflow spills and achieve full compliance by 2050.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • No publicly available strategic DEI goals or gender‑related statistics found
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