Water Quality Scientist

We’re looking for a proactive and passionate Water Quality Scientist to join our Water Quality team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in protecting public health, ensuring exceptional drinking water quality, and supporting the delivery of safe, compliant water from source to tap.

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to operational teams, ensuring water quality standards are consistently met
• Support the management and optimisation of water assets, identifying risks and driving improvements
• Investigate and resolve customer water quality enquiries, delivering excellent service and outcomes
• Ensure compliance with UK and EU water quality legislation and regulatory requirements
• Identify and assess risks, implementing appropriate corrective actions to protect public health
• Collaborate with operational, asset management, and customer teams to maintain safe and efficient processes
• Support incident response and emergency situations, providing scientific expertise when required
• Contribute to continuous improvement of quality management systems and operational practices

• HNC in a scientific discipline (degree preferred)

• Understanding of water treatment processes and distribution systems
• Knowledge of UK water quality legislation
• Strong analytical and risk assessment skills
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver to time, cost, and quality targets

• Generous holiday allowance with the ability to buy and sell annual leave for added flexibility.
• Competitive company pension scheme.
• Training and development within the role (Monitoring the Water Environment NVQ Level
  2).
• Access to thousands of discounts and vouchers through Pennon Perks.
• 24/7 support with our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• And more!

Closing Date: 26th June 2026

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.