Process Scientist – Wastewater Compliance
Location: Kent/Falmer based – covers East Sussex and Kent area, 3 offices/sites, remaining WFH.
Contract: Permanent.
Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum.
Driving Requirement: Clean UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential.
Standby Rota: Part of standby rota, details shared during interview.
About Us
At Southern Water, we treat and recycle 718 million litres of wastewater every day from nearly two million homes across 368 wastewater treatment works. We’re committed to protecting the environment, driving innovation, and ensuring compliance across our operations.
The Role
As a Process Scientist, you’ll be a key technical expert supporting wastewater, sludge treatment, and waste management operations. You’ll help anticipate and mitigate compliance risks, investigate pollution incidents, and drive capital investment to improve performance across our sites. You’ll work closely with Field Performance Managers, Area Operational Managers, and the Pollution Team to ensure environmental protection and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* 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 and identify early warning signs of compliance risks.
* Conduct root cause analysis and site investigations following breaches or audits.
* Support capital schemes and ensure compliance during contractor works.
* Recommend operational improvements and contribute to innovation and change initiatives.
To Be Successful, You Will Be
A technical expert with good understanding of wastewater, sludge, R&D, and trade waste processes with demonstrable experience with scientific testing and specialist equipment. As a strong collaborator, you will have good communication skills and be able to translate technical requirements into standard reports for internal stakeholders.
Skills & Competencies
* Strong analytical and investigative skills.
* Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Ability to identify and manage compliance and pollution risks.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a team that protects the environment and drives innovation.
* Work in a role that directly impacts public health and sustainability.
* Enjoy a supportive culture with training and development opportunities.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help shape the future of wastewater compliance at Southern Water.
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