Senior Process Scientist

Summary:As a Senior Process Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance of our drinking water treatment works across Kent and Sussex, based in Pembury and our West region based out of Farnborough. Serving as a primary technical authority within the Water Quality department, you will combine strategic oversight with hands-on process engineering to solve complex operational challenges, manage high-level risk, and champion continuous improvement.In this hybrid leadership position, you will directly manage and empower a regional team of Process Scientists-fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous professional development, and collaborative problem-solving. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Regulatory Reporting, and DWSP teams, you will bridge the gap between day-to-day site performance, long-term asset strategy, and statutory compliance.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Authority and Process OptimisationProcess Performance and Optimisation: Serve as the subject matter expert to optimise treatment performance, enhance operational resilience, and drive innovative solutions across and proactive ways of working across the team. Setting water quality standards for operational teams and providing technical training.Root-Cause Investigation: Lead deep-dive investigations into complex process anomalies, water quality events, and compliance risks, delivering robust root-cause analyses and preventative ..... full job details .....