Senior Water Risk Assessor

3 days ago

Havant, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Our Water company client are seeking a Water Risk Assessor to join their Water Risk team on a permanent basis in Havant.

Reporting to the Water Risk Manager, your responsibilities include reviewing water quality hazards, conducting site visits and inspections, auditing assets, analysing water sample data, evaluating risk controls, tracking and reviewing risks, and promoting water quality awareness and promoting best practice across the business

If you have a scientific and analytical mindset and are passionate about the entire water supply process, from catchment to consumer, a senior role as a Water Risk Assessor could be an ideal fit for you.

In this role, you will support daily and regulatory tasks by maintaining and developing Safety Plans and assessing water quality risks from catchment to consumer. This diverse role involves both office work and field visits to various sites. You will regularly interact with staff from different teams, especially operational ones.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the Companies Drinking Water Safety Plan (DWSP) system for all assets, ensuring risk scores and statuses are kept up to date.
Prepare reports for monthly Regulation 28 submissions to DWI and the annual submission.
Lead in preparing and conducting site audits required by Regulation 27 and carry out focused investigations to evaluate water quality risks.
Contribute to internal DWSP risk status reports, respond to data requests from inset companies (NAVs), and assist in drafting responses to the DWI and addressing related notices and recommendations
Help develop, review, and maintain DWSP policies, procedures, standards, and best practices, continually improving and refining the system by identifying efficiencies and ensuring the methodology is up to date.
Liaise with colleagues for updates on risk mitigation controls and support the Water Risk Manager in identifying and assessing new or emerging risks to water supply, quality, and sufficiency

Skills & Competencies

Ability to understand and make decisions using scientific data and literature.
Strong report writing skills, with the ability to translate and summarise technical information for communication with the Water Risk team, Water Quality, and the wider business.
Exceptional record-keeping skills to maintain audit trails.
Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel, Power BI, and GIS mapping systems.
Effective planning and prioritisation skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy

Qualifications & Experience

BSc (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (e.g., Earth-related or Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Biology).
Strong scientific and technical knowledge, skills, and experience.
Knowledge of regulation 27 and 28 of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016
Strong understanding of water quality risk across all stages of the water supply chain and the ability to apply this to the risk assessment process.
Experience in environmental and water science.
Understanding of catchment hydrology, land use impacts on water sources, and the interconnectivity of water supply system assets from catchment to consumer.
Knowledge of water treatment processes, water distribution networks, or similar industrial processes.
Understanding of the regulatory framework associated with the water industry and water fittings regulations.
Awareness and understanding of Health and Safety.

Benefits

Salary band between £41,565 - £46475 depending on experience
27 days holiday plus bank holidays
Generous pension up to 15%
Professional development
Flexible working opportunities
This role is full time with working hours to be discussed - site visits are essential so the candidate MUST be able to drive in the UK

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