Process Scientist

Thames Water is looking for a Process Scientist to join us permanently, providing scientific advice and guidance to internal and external departments.

The purpose of this role is to ensure that water quality is efficiently maintained from source to service reservoir and incidents, events and performance shortfalls are responded to in a timely and effective manner.

You will be working within a small team of Process Scientists, who provide technical support to ensure compliance, as well as championing optimisation initiatives to reduce cost or improve quality at no additional cost.

This is a fantastic opportunity where you can make a positive, tangible impact on the quality of water supplied to millions of people across the Capital.

What you’ll be doing as a Process Scientist:

• Water quality monitoring from the source to the service reservoir.
• Producing weekly reports from trends and sample data
• Investigating water quality failures/events at company assets and raising to the Drinking Water Safety Plan (DWSP).
• Provide recommendations to both internal and external departments on how events/failures can be prevented.
• Providing technical support to Production and Capital Delivery schemes to ensure that water quality requirements are met.
• Supporting internal water treatment works audit process (DWSP) and conducting Treatment reviews.
• Undertaking out-of-hours technical support on a one-in-six rota for which appropriate training will be given.

Base location: South East London: Crossness – Abbey Wood (SE29AQ)

Working pattern or hours: 36 Hours per week (Mon – Fri), plus the inclusion on an out-of-hours rota for which you will receive additional payment.
 
What should you bring to the role?
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:

• Qualified to Degree level in an appropriate discipline, an enthusiastic self-starter with an inquisitive mindset who enjoys investigative work.
• Good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are key as the role involves liaising with internal stakeholders on a day-to-day basis.
• Travel to numerous sites is a requirement of this role, so transport will be provided, and a valid UK driving license is therefore essential.
• Be able to work logically and analytically, and be able to maintain a positive and professional approach when dealing with customers.

 
Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring:

• A background in water science or process engineering operating within a regulatory framework would be advantageous.
• An awareness of Industry Best Operating Practice as applicable to potable water treatment and transmission would be beneficial.

 
What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary between £32,000 to £40,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Pension: Maximum of 12% = 2x employee contribution.
• Performance Related Pay Plan (PRPP): Max (of salary) = 10%. On Target (of salary) = 5%.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

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.

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 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. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

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 and meet colleagues.

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.