Wastewater Regulatory Scientist

Do you have an interest in the environment and want to help protect it? Do you have experience in wastewater operations or compliance that you could use to help support the business in delivering our environmental obligations? If so, our Wastewater Regulation Scientist role could be perfect for you 

What you'll do

This role will see you join a team of Scientists who are responsible for reporting on wastewater compliance for the business. The team's work is varied and we work flexibly to support and help each other out where necessary.

As part of this role, you will contribute to the work of the wastewater regulation team to ensure that regulatory requirements and deadlines are met.

You will use your knowledge of wastewater regulation to provide advice to the wider business on wastewater compliance. This will support the business to maintain compliance with environmental permits. 

Day to day, your role will include: 

analysing and processing compliance data writing reports related to site compliance and pollution events liaising with external parties including regulators providing advice on wastewater regulation and permit requirements to the business assisting with regulatory work as necessary within the wastewater regulation.

What you'll need

Effective communication is key to this role, both within the team and the wider business, to enable efficient workload management, promote the learning and sharing of information, and ensure team priorities are met.

You will also be required to provide sound advice and guidance on wastewater environmental regulations and compliance.

You will be able to work independently and request support when required. You will be expected to manage and prioritise your workload to meet regulatory deadlines.

To work effectively, you will need to be a team player who is flexible and willing to get stuck in to help deliver the team requirements.

Strong written communication and data processing skills are fundamental to this role. Experience in report writing would also be beneficial, as you will be required to translate technical information and scientific data into clear and concise reports for the regulator and the business.

To be able to effectively deliver your reporting, you will need to have good knowledge of Microsoft Office products, such as Word and Excel. Experience using GIS software, laboratory data systems such as Scientific Systems, and operational systems such as ScopeX/Prism would be beneficial but is not essential as relevant training and support will be given.

You will either have experience in a scientific field or a degree in a science or related subject. 

You will preferably have experience of one or more of the following: 

working within an operational role in the water industry a good technical understanding of wastewater activities operating within a regulatory advisory role data analysis and processing knowledge of wastewater regulation.

The desire to effectively contribute to the team is the most important requirement and we can provide suitable training and development for the successful candidate. 

What you'll receive

Total pension contributions up to 20%. Career progression and professional development opportunities. 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service. The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year. A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs. Life assurance of up to eight times your salary. A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary. Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers. One paid volunteering day each year. Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements. An interactive health and wellbeing platform. Support from mental health first aiders. A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.

The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.

We also continue to promote diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.

Sound interesting? Apply to start your application.

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