Senior Water Scientist

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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 a major driver of change and innovation for over 30 years.

We provide a supportive environment committed to enabling our people to excel, ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.

We are seeking a Senior Water Scientist who will help us achieve our mission to "earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service".

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee, coach, and mentor a team to ensure they possess the skills to meet departmental objectives
• Advise the business on water quality issues, including emergency incidents and investigations
• Manage and deliver regulatory reporting deadlines, including drinking water safety plans, compliance data, and event reports
• Lead team projects and investigations, ensuring timely delivery
• Identify risks to public health and coordinate remedial actions, liaising with external stakeholders as needed
• Participate in the water quality standby rota, providing out-of-hours advice and support
• Deputise for the Head of Water Regulation and Compliance as required

About You

• Degree in a relevant technical discipline
• Full driving license
• Experience in coaching, training, and mentoring teams
• Strong understanding of water quality regulations, science, customer service, and public health issues
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and maintain a customer-focused approach
• Strong analytical skills with the capacity to handle diverse data sets

What We Offer

• Annual cost of living pay increases
• Company pension contributions up to 10% with employee contribution
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays, with options to purchase additional leave
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Referral bonus of £1000 (net of tax) for successful employee referrals
• Hybrid working arrangements for eligible roles
• Career development opportunities

BUUK promotes an award-winning culture focused on wellbeing and safety. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offer flexible working options. Please contact us to learn more.