Waste/Water Senior Process Scientist

We are seeking a motivated career minded individual to join our Compliance Team as a Senior Process Scientist.

As the successful candidate, you will be the centre of expertise for operational managers and process technicians, as well as providing expert technical support and guidance to operational sciences and field teams to comply with business, statutory and regulatory objectives.

You will also ensure the risks at all our assets and associated actions are communicated to the business and any actions progressed to the appropriate teams to prevent operational or statutory exceedances. You will carry technical expertise and end-to-end treatment review on our operational sites to drive improvement and efficiency savings.

• Base Location: Guildford (STW) - GU1 1RU.
• Competitive salary up to £40,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
• Working Pattern 36 Hours Monday- Friday 07:30  – 15:30 plus the inclusion on a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment.

What you’ll be doing as the Senior Process Scientist

• Take ownership of root cause investigations/reporting of root cause analysis & drive follow-up actions for both pollution and quality compliance failures.
• Ensure our sites are compliant with all permitted requirements, including flow permits, and identify & drive resolution of any shortfall identified.
• Liaising between site Operations, Capital delivery teams, contractors and other technical teams, ensuring permit conditions & Environmental Management Systems are adhered to.
• Support regular business reporting and local/regional compliance meetings, being confident in presenting and communicating to different audiences.
• Support in gathering data for regulatory information requests for our regulators, customers, and other third parties.

What you should bring to the role

• HNC or degree (or equivalent) in a Scientific or Engineering Being a registered or chartered scientist would be an advantage although this is not essential.
• Significant experience in water treatment processes, supply or regulation, with experience working with Sample Manager, EQUIS and SAP systems would be desirable.
• Good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are also key to this role as you will be liaising with internal stakeholders within Thames Water on a day-to-day basis.
• The ability to work logically and analytically and be able to maintain a positive and professional approach when dealing with customers is also essential.
• Travel to other sites is required as a major part of this role thus a driving license is essential.

What’s in it for you?

• GymPass is a free fitness plan and access to several well-being apps for you and up to three family members as well as discounted plans nationwide.
• Cycle to work scheme, always on and up to £3,000 save money, get fit and help protect the environment.
• WeCare, a variety of health and well-being services for you and your family including up to 10 specialist counselling sessions, 24/7 access to virtual GPget-fit programmes and access to a nutritionist.
• Benefits on Tap, access to discounts, cashback and instant vouchers.
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
• Ongoing performance development reviews to help you be your best and identify growth opportunities.
• 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.