Senior Water Process Scientist
On-site · Grantham, England, United Kingdom or Lincoln, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Senior Water Process Scientist responsible for leading proactive and reactive water quality interventions across operational sites, driving optimisation strategies that balance regulatory compliance, customer safety, cost and carbon considerations. Acts as a key water quality stakeholder within capital delivery and asset governance, identifying emerging risks and advising on water quality aspects for commissioning of new/refurbished assets. Mentors colleagues to raise scientific knowledge and competency, continuously seeks new technologies to improve process risk profiles, and supports Water Services Business Plan initiatives while mitigating operational, financial and compliance risks. On-site role with region-wide standby support and a strong emphasis on collaboration with operational teams to deliver wholesome water to customers.
Desired Qualifications
- Extensive industry experience in water quality, drinking water treatment or process science
- Mentoring/coaching capability of scientists and operational colleagues
- Ability to critically evaluate information and translate into actionable steps
- Strong data interpretation skills
- Interpersonal skills to build rapport with operational teams
- Willingness to lead proactive/reactive water quality interventions
- Experience with asset governance and capital delivery processes
- Ability to balance regulatory compliance, customer safety, cost and carbon considerations
- Interest in continuous improvement and adopting new technologies to improve process risk profile
- Inclusive mindset and MERIT-based meritocracy alignment
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