Process Scientist

Do you enjoy science and have a real passion for the environment? If so, we have an interesting position for a Process Scientist to join our Science team, within our water and wastewater treatment facility here at Hinkley Point C.

What you'll do

You will be responsible for supporting the business by monitoring the performance of sewage treatment plants across Hinkley Point C, to ensure final effluent quality is compliant with regulatory standards. You will proactively provide your scientific knowledge and support within the treatment and the wider Turnbull UK team.

Your principal responsibilities will include:

• monitoring the effectiveness, performance and compliance of the sewage and surface water treatment plants at Hinkley Point C
• providing daily process, scientific knowledge, and support during the operational running of the plants
• highlighting areas for improvements to maintain treatment quality, working within environmental permits
• completing data analysis for weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to the client and The Environment Agency
• report writing for submission to the client
• assisting the Environmental and Regulations Manager with new trials
• issuing and managing the permits to discharge system alongside the Scientific Analysts for contractors across the site
• liaising with laboratories for various testing of water, sewage, and bacteria
• liaising with treatment teams to optimise processes and new trials
• managing COSHH chemicals and HAJ Laboratory and undertaking chemical dosing trials and jar testing
• attending regular meetings with NNB and the treatment teams for updates

What you'll need

As a scientific professional, you will have experience of working as a Process Scientist on sewerage treatment works (at least two years), with excellent technical and process knowledge in sewage and construction on wastewater treatment. You will have working knowledge of environmental permitting and regulations, and will be skilled in analysis, organisation, and presentation of data. Attainment or working towards membership of an appropriate professional body (for example, CIWEM) would be beneficial in this role.

In addition, you will have the following:

• interpersonal skills
• communication skills
• ability to network within the company and externally
• PC system and statistical literacy
• intermediate competency at Microsoft Applications
• knowledge of COSHH management
• experience in laboratory testing and techniques
• practical chemical handling and process optimisation skills

What you'll receive

At Turnbull we take pride in how we support professional development, enable career progression, and provide a wide range of exciting opportunities for everyone. We firmly believe that investing in our people is the key to our success, which is why we offer a range of financial and non-financial benefits to support your health and wellbeing.

• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service (pro rata)
• Up to 20% combined pension contribution
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year
• Performance related bonus of around 5%
• A healthcare package that supports you with your healthcare costs
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary
• Sustainable benefits including electric vehicle and cycle2work schemes
• A range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• One paid volunteering day each year
• Cashback and discounts from over 3,000 retailers

Who we are

We are leaders in lifecycle construction and operations for the utilities and infrastructure sectors. From design and build to facility management and maintenance, we provide a single, sustainable, end-to-end solution for engineering projects, saving money, reducing waste, and adding long-term value to local communities and the wider economy. Turnbull is an award-winning progressive business, which has won the RoSPA health and safety awards for our work at Hinkley Point C for the last five years.

The services we provide to our clients include but are not limited to:

• Project management
• Design and build services
• Consent management and delivery
• Contract management
• Delivery of civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering services

We have expertise in:

• Low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) electrical power distribution systems
• Sewage systems and pumping stations
• Biological waste treatment plants
• Telecommunication networks (copper and fibre)
• Drinking water distribution networks and booster stations
• Surface and groundwater drainage systems inclusive of borehole delivery and management
• Roadway and pedestrian walkway lighting networks
• Managing environmental discharge permit and scientific services
• Earthworks and ground remediation services

We continue to promote diversity and inclusion. With that in mind, we welcome all applicants. We are also delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

Sound interesting? Apply to start your application.