At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead water quality interventions and optimise treatment processes for safe, clean water.
- Company: Join Anglian Water, a leader in sustainable water solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy private healthcare, generous pension contributions, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in water quality while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in water quality and strong mentoring skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55543 - 55543 £ per year.
Salary: From £55,543 dependent on skills and experience. Permanent, full‑time (37 hours) with flexibility for part‑time. Locations: Lincoln, Louth, Brigg, Grantham, Wing. Working 4 days per week on site.
This role is critical in the delivery of optimum quality water to our customers from water treatment works across the region. You will provide senior technical/expert scientific advice to the business and your team, being a technical expert within the team. You will use your technical expertise to identify and mitigate risk ahead of time and develop effective solutions. Asset optimisations will be planned and undertaken on site to enable effective and efficient water treatment onsite. Working predominantly onsite, you will manage projects to provide effective and optimised water treatment to mitigate business risk, whilst maintaining wholesome water to our customers. You will be part of a regional out of hours standby support for the business across the region.
Responsibilities
- Lead proactive and reactive water quality interventions across operational sites, driving optimisation strategies that balance regulatory compliance, customer safety, cost, and carbon considerations.
- Act as a key water quality stakeholder within capital delivery and asset governance processes, identifying emerging risks, influencing investment decisions, and advising on water quality aspects for the commissioning of new and refurbished assets.
- Be a recognised technical expert in water quality risk and process science, mentoring colleagues and increasing scientific knowledge, skill and competency of scientists and operational colleagues.
- Continually seek to understand new ways of working and use different/new technology to support continuous improvement of our process risk profile.
- Lead scientific aspects of Water Services Business Plan initiatives, mitigating operational, financial, and compliance risks.
Benefits
- Personal private health care.
- Generous double match pension – contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%.
- 24‑hour virtual GP service for you and your household.
- Car allowance depending on business mileage.
- 26 days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more.
- Life assurance (up to 8× salary).
- Personal accident cover (up to 5× salary).
- Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and 4 weeks paid paternity/partner leave, with opportunity for shared parental pay.
- Bonus scheme.
- Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.
Qualifications
- Extensive industry experience in water quality, drinking water treatment, or process science.
- Ability to critically evaluate information to take tactical action.
- Excellent data interpretation skills.
- Interpersonal skills to build rapport with operational colleagues, while being able to positively challenge and communicate effectively.
- Demonstrable ability to mentor, coach and support those around you to improve their skills and understanding of water processes.
- Critical thinker who looks at information provided and will move forward to develop a solution that provides outcomes aligned to business needs.
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity
Inclusion at Anglian Water: Inclusion is for everyone and we’re an equal opportunity employer. We’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve.
Senior Water Process Scientist employer: Anglian Water Group Ltd.
Anglian Water is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With flexible working arrangements, generous benefits including a double match pension scheme and extensive family-friendly policies, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. The role of Senior Water Process Scientist not only provides the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on water quality but also fosters a collaborative environment where innovation and mentorship are highly valued.
