At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.

We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.

And we have huge ambitions.

Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.

So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.

Would you like to work within a collaborative team where your skills and experience can make a difference? Are you an experienced Analyst seeking a new opportunity within a trusted and forward-thinking company?

We currently have an opportunity for a Drinking Water Safety Planning Scientist to join our team based in the South West Region. Joining us on a 12 months fixed term basis, you will receive a competitive salary of £31,219 per annum plus excellent benefits.

About the role

As our Drinking Water Safety Planning Analyst you will provide high quality technical support to Drinking Water Services using the Drinking Water Safety Planning approach in all areas of water supply from source to tap, ensuring that the public health of the customer base is protected.

You will ensure that existing assets are risk assessed through the relevant asset owners and maintained in such a way to meet current water quality requirements, specifically regarding regulations 27 and 28, and identify operational and asset deficiencies to enable the promotion of appropriate solutions within Operations and Asset Owner / Manager.

What you’ll be doing :

• Assisting the Principal Scientist in the preparation of a sustainable strategy for continuous risk review of the water supply chain to ensure that cost, efficiency and Regulatory standards are achieved.
• Maintaining and updating the DWSP systems in line with the DWSP methodology to enable accurate and timely Regulation 28 submissions to the DWI.
• Ensuring that all relevant UK and EC legislation is adhered to, in particular that relating to drinking water quality, and complying with Health, Safety and Security policies.
• Reviewing operational practices and processes, identifying opportunities for improvements in efficiency and productivity whilst minimising the Company’s exposure to risk.
• Taking action to maintain public health by identifying risks and liaising with the Water Quality Scientists and Principal Scientists over relevant issues within their regions.
• Advising operational managers when ‘trigger point’ situations have been reached and giving guidance on, and assisting with, appropriate action.
• Recommending, considering and appraising new works proposals and liaising with colleagues in other parts of the Company as appropriate, to assess if new schemes are likely to meet relevant quality standards.

What we are looking for :

What's in it for you :

At South West Water, we don’t all do the same job, but we each get out of bed in the morning knowing that every day is a chance to make incredible things happen, together. In return for our people’s hard work and commitment, we offer an excellent range of benefits :

Closing Date : 5th December 2024

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values which are essential to our success are :

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.

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