Water Quality Scientist

We currently have an opportunity for a Water Quality Scientist to work hybrid out of our Clearwater Court, Reading office. Within this role, you will be part of a wider Water Quality Standards team, where you will be managing regulatory notices from the Drinking Water Inspectorate.
What you’ll be doing as a Water Quality Scientist

• You will support the Regulatory Commitments Manager in managing the Drinking Water Inspectorate reporting requirements relating to enforcement Notices. (annual updates milestone reporting, etc.)
• You will support in negotiating the terms with internal stakeholders in advance for regulatory submission.
• You may be expected to participate in an out-of-hours rota when it's needed to provide emergency technical advice relating to water quality issues. (likely to be on a 1 week 6 working pattern)
• You will take the lead on preparing our water quality customer contact submissions to the Drinking Water Inspectorate.
• Base Location: Clearwater Court, Reading.

What you should bring to the role

• Have a sound comprehension of drinking water quality regulatory requirements.
• Relevant industry experience within the field of water quality.
• Be degree-qualified in a relevant scientific discipline.
• A full UK driving licence would be beneficial.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary between £31,000 to £38,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
• Annual Leave - 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.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

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 must 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.