Water Scientist Role In Cambridge With South Staff- Apply Now!
South Staffs Water is looking for a dedicated Water Scientist to join our Cambridge team. In this role, you’ll ensure water quality, regulatory compliance, and optimize treatment processes. This position offers hands-on experience in operational water management and a chance to contribute to public health and environmental sustainability, making it an excellent microbiology job UK opportunity.
- Job Position: Water Treatment Scientist
- Location: Cambridge, UK
- Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum + standby allowance
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Description:
As a Water Scientist, you will support the Water Treatment Manager and operational teams to ensure water quality, regulatory compliance, and process optimization across Cambridge water production sites. This role provides exposure to water treatment operations and is a strong microbiology job UK opportunity.
About the Company
South Staffs Water is committed to delivering safe, high-quality water while maintaining environmental sustainability and innovation. Our teams focus on regulatory compliance, continuous improvement, and excellence in water production. Working with us allows you to make a meaningful impact on public health while advancing your scientific career.
Key Responsibilities as Water Scientist
- Ensure compliance with Water Quality Regulations and company policies.
- Analyze and interpret water quality and operational data (including SCADA) to optimize plant performance.
- Investigate breaches of standards or poor performance and produce detailed reports.
- Identify risks in treatment controls and propose mitigation strategies.
- Provide expert advice on water treatment processes and support investment projects.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, policies, and procedures.
- Support daily activities of the Water Quality department and attend cross-departmental meetings.
- Deliver specialist water quality training to operational staff.
- Conduct reactive risk assessments as required.
Qualifications:
- Degree or HND in a scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Environmental Science, Microbiology).
- Experience in drinking water treatment, water quality, or related field preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong IT proficiency, including data analysis tools.
- Full, valid UK driving license.
- Willingness to participate in “out of hours” standby Rota.
Benefits as Water Scientist
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
- Company pension with employer contributions.
- 24-hour helpline providing confidential advice on financial, legal, marital, and health matters.
- Eyecare vouchers via Specsavers.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and 24/7 remote GP access.
