Principle Process Scientist

We are looking for a Principal Process Scientist to join Thames Water on a part-time basis.

The purpose of this role is to provide the business with expert wastewater treatment process knowledge and direction in order to achieve compliance with regulatory requirements.

Take accountability for those STWs allocated and support the wider team to enable us to focus the team and individual expertise on specific issues.
You will be the key point of contact for the operational area for any compliance and regulatory issues.

What you will be doing as a Principle Process Scientist

• Lead on optimisation projects with significant defined benefits.
• Demonstrating continuous improvement of processes, linking in SOM / EPR / OMP / Standards / AMP7 / Operational Excellence / Innovation team and all other initiatives.
• Support and review Final Effluent & mid-process monitoring, respond & escalate rising trends of concern.
• Demonstrate a drive to increase the engagement score within your team. You should illustrate this by striving for 80% participation rate in the Engagement survey with regular quarterly engagement feedback sessions and demonstrable, tangible action plans in place in line with the corporate H4U calendar.
• Reduce sickness absence through 100% completion of RTW meetings, proactively monitoring and managing attendance, including taking appropriate supportive steps, utilising occupational health and where required, absence management procedures.
• Manage training, development, learning and continuous improvement in your team to support performance.
• Demonstrate effective talent management with a focus on high-potential talent, including visible support for Mentors, Apprentices, Upskillers and Tech to Manager development.
• Proactively manage the performance of the team, including effective review of performance and robust support plans to ensure all employees perform to the required standard.
• Proactively manage the recruitment process with the recruitment team, ensuring PAWS are processed within 48 hours, and interviews are scheduled before the advert closing date.
• Ensure that effective daily huddles occur across own area in line with ‘Managing Our Business’ principles and that at audit, all areas achieve a green pass with demonstrable action plans where required.
• Ensure that monthly briefings/team meetings covering company key messages, such as H&S, communications (team talk), operational performance, with a documented attendance sheet, take place.
• Proactively manage the performance of the team, including effective review of performance and robust support plans to ensure all employees perform to the required standard
• Hold monthly 1:1 meetings with direct reports.
• Carry out 1 task observation a month for their direct reports. (where applicable)

What you should bring to the role

• HNC or degree (or equivalent) in a Scientific or Engineering Being registered or chartered scientist would be an advantage, although this is not essential.
• Significant experience in water treatment processes, supply or regulation, with experience of working with Sample Manager, EQUIS and SAP systems would be desirable.
• Good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are also key to this role as you will be liaising with internal stakeholders within Thames Water on a day-to-day basis.
• The ability to work in a logical and analytical manner and to maintain a positive and professional approach when dealing with customers is also essential.
• Travel to other sites is required as a major part of this role thus a driving license is essential.

What's in it for you

• Offering a salary up to £43,120 pro rata.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world's water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

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 and meet colleagues.

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.