Research Scientist/Engineer

1 month ago

Reading, United Kingdom Thames Water Full time
Here's a unique opportunity We seek a Research Scientist or engineer to lend expertise to the Ofwat Innovation Funded projects on No-Dig Leak Repair and Pipebots for rising mains. This role calls for a versatile engineer or scientist ready to delve into water and waste network innovation, foster cross-company collaboration, and enhance utility communications. You will be involved with robotics building and testing as part of a multi-skilled approach to innovative engineering.

What you’ll be doing as a Research Scientist/Engineer
  • As a Research Scientist/Engineer, you'll lead research projects and activities and make significant technical contributions to others. Your role will involve designing, organizing, implementing, and monitoring research activities to ensure smooth operation and completion.
  • Evaluating data and information to produce sound results, conclusions, and recommendations for business strategy. Produce and peer review high-quality technical output documents. relating to the research for Research & Development's internal use, business managers, and external communication.
  • Develop working relationships with internal clients, external contractors, and research organisations by participating in and presenting research outputs in internal and external meetings with customers and stakeholders to build awareness of Research and development activities and outputs.

This role will be at Reading Sewage Treatment Works or Kempton, West London Water Treat Works,  Hybrid. You will be required to attend the office and sites as the role and business require.

36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Must be a driver.

What you should bring to the role
  • Graduate in science, engineering or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
  • Have relevant technical knowledge of the industry, such as utilities.
  • Good practical skills relevant to the operation and maintenance of pilot plants.
  • Excellent communication and technical reporting skills.

What’s in it for you?
  • Competitive salary between £40,000 to £55,000 per annum.
  • 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.
  • A wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, is packed with offers and information to save you money and support your well-being.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

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.

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