At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.
We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best – ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.
We are looking for Senior Water Scientist who would like to help us reach our mission to “earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service”.
Purpose of this role
This role will help to ensure that the water quality delivered to customers complies with relevant legislation, DWI guidance and industry best-practice through the management of their projects and their team. They will assist with water resource management planning and drought planning complies with DEFRA’s requirements.
Your key responsibilities are
To manage a team of Water Quality Scientists/Officers and Water Compliance Coordinators.
To provide coaching and mentoring to direct reports to ensure that they have the appropriate skills to meet the department’s key objectives.
To oversee and deliver regulatory reporting to strict deadlines which includes drinking water safely plans, compliance data, and event reporting.
Manage you and your team’s projects and investigatory work to ensure delivery against project plans and agreed timelines.
To support your team and deliver exceptional customer service by offering water quality advice and when required investigatory work.
Advise other areas of the business on specific water quality matters, including emergency incidents.
Support the Water Quality Team by delivering on internal and external targets, particularly during water quality events.
To join the water quality standby rota and provide water quality advice and support to the out of hours team.
Take action to maintain public health by identifying risks and ensuring that the appropriate remedial measures are taken including liaison with UKHSA, LHA, EA, water companies and other regulators.
Implement and further improve the quality management systems, including the adoption of best working practices.
To deputise for the Head of Water Regulation and Compliance as required.
Qualifications
Degree level in appropriate technical discipline.
Technically competent on the full Microsoft suite of software.
Experience/Knowledge
Experience of working in a relevant scientific field.
Experience of working with water industry regulators, water companies and stakeholders.
A strong understanding of water quality regulations, water quality science, water quality customer service and public health issues.
Experience of coaching, training and/or mentoring.
Abilities/Skills
Be able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Maintain a helpful and customer focussed work environment.
A high standard of written and verbal communication.
Strong analytical skills and be able to handle large amounts of diverse data.
Able to provide accurate quality work within department and company.
Desirable
Working towards or registered with an appropriate professional institution.
Experience of leading and managing a team.
An understanding of water resources and how the supply-balance is maintained.
An understanding of contaminated land assessments.
Conditions of Employment
What can you expect from us
Cost of living annual pay review.
Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%.
33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax).
Hybrid working for eligible roles.
Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.
BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.
Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, please apply. You can also ask us about flexible working options.
Please note we reserve the right to close the role early. Therefore, if you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
#BUUK
What's the best thing about BUUK?
We asked our people.
From the supportive culture and opportunities to grow, to the great friends and chocolate brownies, our people tell us what they love most about working at BUUK.
We all matter.
Find out about our supportive culture.
Hear how our shared sense of mutual respect and belonging underpins out culture and supports us all.