Hybrid Water Quality Manager

at South East Water UK

• Job title: Water Quality Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: £72,250 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Farnborough, United Kingdom

About the role

• Water Quality Manager at South East Water ensuring compliance and leading scientific functions for water quality. Manage teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor new scientists.

Responsibilities

• Manage and inspire the activities of the Process Science, Distribution Science, and Catchment Management teams.
• Build a positive, constructive relationship with the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) and lead on regulatory updates and improvement programmes.
• Develop, maintain, and fully implement Water Safety Plans and the Distribution Operations Maintenance Strategy (DOMS) across the business.
• Act as a technical consultant to our Operations and Engineering departments, advising on the maintenance and development of Treatment Works, Service Reservoirs, and Distribution Systems.
• Conduct internal quality audits to ensure all operational practices are fit for purpose and meet statutory requirements.
• Lead the training of colleagues across various departments to embed a deep understanding of water quality throughout the company.
• Provide standby cover for out-of-hours scientific services and manage notifications to external bodies like the DWI and EA during events.

Requirements

• You are a professionally qualified Scientist or Engineer with a degree in a relevant field.
• Extensive experience in interpreting and applying UK drinking water regulations and industry best practices.
• A detailed understanding of water cycle processes and practical experience with Drinking Water Safety Plans.
• The ability to set clear direction, motivate a diverse team, and act as a technical authority to overcome complex business challenges.
• A clean driver’s licence to visit our various sites.

Benefits

• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.