Southern Water
Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.
Process Scientist- Wastewater
Technical expert overseeing wastewater compliance, incident investigation, and process improvement.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Process Scientist you will act as a technical expert supporting wastewater, sludge treatment and waste management operations. You will work closely with Field Performance Managers, Area Operational Managers and the Pollution Team to anticipate and mitigate compliance risks, investigate pollution incidents and drive capital investment to improve performance. • Provide technical advice on wastewater treatment processes, including site operating plans and compliance monitoring. • Investigate pollution incidents and liaise with the Environment Agency. • Analyse wastewater data trends to identify early warning signs of compliance risks. • Conduct root cause analyses and site investigations following breaches or audits. • Support capital schemes and ensure compliance during contractor works. • Recommend operational improvements and contribute to innovation initiatives. • Apply strong analytical and investigative skills to manage compliance and pollution risks. • Produce clear reports and communicate technical requirements to internal stakeholders. • Participate in standby rota as required.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸wastewater tech
- ▸compliance monitoring
- ▸pollution investigation
- ▸data analysis
- ▸root cause
- ▸capital projects
What You Bring
The Process Scientist – Wastewater Compliance position is based in Falmer, covering West Sussex. It is a permanent role with a salary up to £40,000 per annum and requires a clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. • Proficiently use MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint for documentation and presentations.
Requirements
- ▸ms word
- ▸excel
- ▸powerpoint
- ▸driving licence
Benefits
Southern Water values diverse talent and encourages applicants even if they do not meet every requirement, offering support for growth and development. The company is committed to inclusive hiring and provides reasonable adjustments during recruitment. Employees are part of a 24/7 incident support team, with rotas discussed during interview, and the company strives to accommodate flexible working where possible.
Work Environment
Hybrid