Senior Scientist
United Utilities
Lead a lab team delivering water quality analysis and compliance.
8 days ago ago
£44,320 - £44,320
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Warrington, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
6,035 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Water
Energy
Infrastructure
Utilities
Industrial
Residential
Commercial
Buildings
Role
What you would be doing
method development
sample analysis
quality control
regulatory compliance
resource planning
team management
- Attend technical meetings and client liaison sessions, contributing to method development and validation.
- Ensure a safe, tidy and compliant laboratory environment.
- Review analytical quality control (AQC) charts and data, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Identify and address non-conforming work, participating in audit close-outs and proficiency testing schemes.
- Match resources to workload to ensure timely delivery of results.
- Analyse samples to meet regulatory and operational requirements.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of ISO standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead a team of 4–7 scientists, managing daily resource planning, performance reviews and team development.
- Support training and development through CPD reviews and method-specific knowledge sharing.
- Manage stock of consumables and advise on purchases.
What you bring
iso 17025
5-year
nvq level3
degree
icp-ms
leadership
- Sound understanding of ISO 17025, ISO 5667 and related regulatory frameworks.
- Minimum 5 years’ laboratory experience.
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 or A-Level equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline.
- Strong planning and problem-solving abilities.
- Degree-level qualification in a relevant scientific discipline.
- Demonstrated competence through CPD and analyst status.
- Experience of analysis of water samples for inorganic contaminants using techniques such as ICP-MS, ICP-OES, IC-MS and SFA.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor and manage a team effectively.
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
- MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
- Employee Assistance Plan
- A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
- Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
- Salary Finance
- EVolve Car Scheme
- Mental health first aiders
- A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
- Deals and discounts
- A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
- Wealth at Work courses
- MORE Choices flexible benefits
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Company
Overview
Founded 1995
Year Established
Resulting from the merger of North West Water and NORWEB.
7+ Million People
Population Served
Provides essential water and sewage services across the region.
£1.9B Revenue
Annual Revenue
Demonstrates strong financial health and operational efficiency.
30+ Facilities
Renewable Energy Plants
Generating power from sewage sludge, contributing to sustainability goals.
- It operates across North West England, supplying drinking water and treating sewage.
- The company manages vast infrastructure, including thousands of kilometers of pipelines and nearly 600 treatment works.
- Typical projects include reservoir management, leak detection, and wastewater upgrades.
- Specializing in water and wastewater services, infrastructure upkeep, and renewable energy generation.
- We put people first.
- We care about the environment.
- We work together, share knowledge and support each other.
- We are committed to making things better for everyone.
- We act with integrity and are accountable for our actions.
- We deliver what we promise.
50% by 2025
Carbon Emission Reduction
Aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2025 as part of broader sustainability goals.
15% by 2025
Water Leakage Reduction
Committed to reducing water leakage by 15% by 2025 to improve water resource efficiency.
£1.6B over 5 years
Environmental Investment
Investing £1.6 billion in environmental improvements over five years to support sustainability initiatives.
90% Sustainably Sourced
Sustainable Supply Chain
Ensuring 90% of materials are sourced sustainably to promote ethical and environmental practices.
- Restoring habitats across the region with a focus on biodiversity.
40% Women
Senior Leadership Gender Balance
Target for women representation in senior leadership roles by 2030.
50% Women
Entry-Level Gender Mix
Target for women representation in entry-level roles.
12% Minority
Board Members from Ethnic Minorities
Representation of ethnic minority backgrounds among board members.
- Launching mentoring programs for women and underrepresented groups.
- Active participation in industry diversity initiatives.
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