At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead water quality projects and optimise treatment processes for safe drinking 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 58350 - 58350 £ per year.
- Senior Water Process Scientist
- From £58,350 dependent on skills and experience + car allowance
- Permanent, full time (37 hours) with flexibility for part time
- Lincoln / Louth / Brigg / Grantham / Wing
- -4 days per week on site
This role will be 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 in mitigating risk.
Asset optimisations will be planned and undertaken on site to enable effective and efficient water treatment onsite.
Working predominantly on site, you will manage projects to provide effective and optimised water treatment to mitigate business risk, whilst maintaining wholesome water for our customers.
You will be part of a regional out-of-hours standby support for the business across the region.
Key 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.
What Does It Take to Be Successful?
- Extensive industry experience in water quality, drinking water treatment or process science.
- Ability to critically evaluate information to take tactical action.
- Interpersonal skills to build rapport with operational colleagues, whilst 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 forwards to develop a solution that provides outcomes aligned to business needs.
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.
- 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, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity/partner leave. Opportunity for shared parental pay.
- Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.
- Inclusion at Anglian Water
Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means 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.
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Senior Water Process Scientist employer: Anglian Water Services
Anglian Water Services is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and sustainability in the heart of Peterborough. Employees benefit from a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and ample opportunities for professional growth, all while contributing to impactful environmental projects that shape the future of water management. Join a team that values collaboration with international experts and fosters a supportive environment for personal and career development.
