Process Scientist

• Provide technical support across wastewater, sludge treatment, waste management and R&D
• Monitor and oversee wastewater treatment processes
• Set individual site Operating Plans and Site Process Activity Manuals
• Optimise chemical and power usage while ensuring compliance
• Implement operating methods to ensure final effluent compliance
• Identify and deliver process optimisation to support budget objectives
• Review and anticipate compliance risks, protect the environment and assist with capital expenditure investment
• Investigate pollution incidents across wastewater treatment works
• Collaborate with colleagues and external regulators to minimise and prevent future pollution
• Produce site investigation reports or process audits with scientific recommendations
• Analyse exceptional data and wastewater trends, taking action to pre-empt process issues and compliance breaches
• Make decisions affecting plant and processes to improve site operations or mitigate risks
• Provide technical expertise to colleagues and on-site contractors
• Support capital schemes and remedial work at Southern Water wastewater treatment works
• Contribute to asset management planning and construction‑related issues
• Support innovative processes, designs and operational‑practice changes
• Advise Field Performance Managers on site operation, risks and required changes

• Relevant scientific or engineering discipline: A Levels, HND or preferably first degree
• Ability to manage work independently and work as part of a team
• Confident communication and ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
• Problem-solving, thinking on the go and prioritising skills
• Wastewater treatment experience preferable but not essential
• Willingness and ability to participate in a stand‑by rota
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Successful completion of identity, criminal record (DBS), employment and education-history checks and security vetting

Demonstrates expertise in wastewater treatment processes, compliance monitoring, and process optimization while effectively collaborating with stakeholders and regulators. Capable of producing detailed reports and implementing innovative operational practices to enhance environmental protection and site performance.

• Wastewater Treatment Experience
• Process Optimization
• Compliance Monitoring
• Technical Support
• Stakeholder Communication

• Wastewater Treatment
• Process Audits
• Data Analysis
• Chemical Usage Optimization
• Environmental Compliance

• Problem-Solving
• Team Collaboration
• Confident Communication
• Prioritization

• Eligibility to Work in the UK
• DBS Check

• Waste Management
• Sludge Treatment
• Capital Expenditure
• Site Operating Plans
• Pollution Prevention