Water Quality Risk Scientist
south staffs water
Analyze water quality data, assess risks, ensure compliance, and develop policies.
11 days ago ago
£34,700
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Walsall, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
1500+ globally Employees
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Role
What you would be doing
technical guidance
water sampling
data analysis
regulatory compliance
risk assessment
policy development
- Provide technical guidance during the implementation of water quality-related projects.
- Represent the department at internal meetings and contribute water quality expertise.
- Support the Water Treatment Manager with ad hoc and routine tasks, including cross-departmental collaboration, water quality sampling, and data provision.
- Investigate water quality “near misses” and provide timely advice to operational teams to prevent failures.
- Collaborate with the Water Regulations Manager to ensure regulatory documentation is compliant and up to date, particularly for DWI submissions.
- Liaise with stakeholders, including Drinking Water Safety Planning and Capital Delivery teams, to capture and communicate business risk.
- Support incident investigations and contribute to reports related to non-compliance or poor performance.
- Analyse and interpret water quality and operational data to identify trends and early indicators of potential performance issues.
- Identify documentation gaps and ensure corrective actions are planned and implemented.
- Deliver training to operational and departmental colleagues as needed.
- Produce specific water quality risk assessments to inform strategic business decisions.
- Own, maintain, and develop water quality-related policies, procedures, and documentation.
- Integrate risk insights into planning processes to improve long-term outcomes.
What you bring
microsoft office
water treatment
scientific degree
data analysis
risk assessment
water regulations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and data systems.
- Full, valid driving licence.
- Experience of water treatment and distribution processes from source to tap.
- Effective communicator across all levels of the organisation.
- Degree or HND in a scientific discipline (e.g., Environmental Science, Chemistry, Microbiology).
- Experience in an environmental or water-related role.
- Knowledge of water industry regulations and water quality standards.
- Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Qualification in a water industry-related discipline.
- Strong understanding of risk assessment principles.
- A competitive salary up to £34,700 per annum depending on your experience.
- Eyecare vouchers – via Specsavers
- Store discount for personal shopping needs.
- 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays)
- 24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital, and health matters.
- Free 24/7 GP Service
- Holiday buy-back scheme (up to a max of 5 days)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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