Process Scientist

Southern Water

Process Scientist supporting Southern Water’s wastewater treatment operations. Optimising wastewater processes, investigating pollution, and improving environmental compliance across Southern Water sites.

Posted 8/25/2026full-timeSandown • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £35,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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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.

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Wastewater Treatment ExperienceProcess OptimizationCompliance MonitoringTechnical SupportStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Wastewater TreatmentProcess AuditsData AnalysisChemical Usage OptimizationEnvironmental Compliance

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingTeam CollaborationConfident CommunicationPrioritization

Certifications & Qualifications

Eligibility to Work in the UKDBS Check

Industry Keywords

Waste ManagementSludge TreatmentCapital ExpenditureSite Operating PlansPollution Prevention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stand-by rota allowance implied by participation in a stand-by rota
Security and pre-employment checks conducted by the employer
Reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process