Job Title: Water Quality Risk Scientist
Salary: Up to £34,000 depending on experience
Hours: 37 hours per week, plus standby duty
Location: Cambridge
Join South Staffs Water as a Water Quality Risk Scientist. You’ll analyse water quality data, identify risks before they become failures, and drive compliance with industry standards. From shaping policies to leading investigations and risk assessments, you’ll be at the forefront of safeguarding water quality across our network.

WHO WE ARE:

At South Staffs Water, we deliver clean and reliable water supplies to around 1.7 million customers within the South Staffs and Cambridge regions. As a water only Company, providing clean, healthy water 24 hours a day, 365 days a year is at the very heart of what we do and that’s where you come in.

THE ROLE:

South Staffs Water are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Water Quality Risk Scientist to help us ensure the highest standards of drinking water quality across our network. In this critical role, you’ll analyse operational and water quality data to anticipate risks, drive compliance with industry regulations, and support cross-functional teams in identifying and mitigating emerging issues. You will also lead the development of key policies and risk assessments that shape business decisions and safeguard public health.