Senior Water Quality Process Scientist
Southern Water
Senior scientist monitoring and optimizing drinking water quality from source to tap.
20 days ago ago
£44,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Otterbourne, England, United Kingdom
Field
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
process optimisation
risk assessment
data monitoring
regulatory compliance
root cause
process audits
- Working closely with field operations staff regarding operation and optimisation of treatment processes to ensure compliance with Regulations is maintained for best value
- Participating in a standby roster on a minimum 1/12-day basis
- Undertake water quality risk assessments to ensure risks to quality and production are mitigated, including advising on service recovery during water quality events.
- Monitoring and analysis of telemetry and laboratory data
- Ensure that all relevant UK and EC legislation is adhered to, in particular that relating to drinking water quality
- Undertake detailed investigations into the root cause of water quality compliance failures and incidents and produce reports with recommendations for remedial and preventative actions
- Routine process audits on the Water Supply Works in your area of responsibility
- Provide input to planned and reactive reporting to the Drinking Water Inspectorate
What you bring
mathematics
data analysis
graduate
water chemistry
regulation
excel
- Good mathematical fluency
- Confident in collecting and analysing data to investigate scientific issues and drawing out conclusions and recommendations
- Graduate in science or engineering or equivalent business experience
- Good understanding of water chemistry/ biology and the principles of water treatment
- Self-motivated, assertive, and independent thought whilst being a good team worker working within a reactive environment
- Knowledge of the regulatory principles and framework governing the UK water supply industry
- Excellent IT skills including data analysis in excel
- Occupational health service
- Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution)
- Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers
- Study support may be available for job-related qualifications.
- Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
- Health Cash Plan
- A network of sports and social clubs
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Life assurance equal to 4x salary
- Digital GP service
- Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options
- An employee assistance program
- Two paid volunteering days a year
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Company and performance-related bonus
- Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
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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.
- “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”
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.
- No publicly available strategic DEI goals or gender‑related statistics found
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