Job Title: Water Quality Science Manager Salary: To £55,000 depending on experience Location: Cambridge/Walsall Travel: Required across both regions Looking for a role where your expertise truly makes a difference? As Water Quality Science Manager , you'll lead a skilled team ensuring millions of people across South Staffs and Cambridge enjoy safe, high quality drinking water every day. You'll combine technical leadership with hands on operational oversight, driving compliance, innovation, and resilience across treatment works, reservoirs, and distribution networks. The Role: This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality drinking water across treatment works, storage assets, and distribution networks in both South Staffs and Cambridge. The Water Quality Science Manager provides technical leadership and operational oversight to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and company policies, while driving continuous improvement in resilience, performance, and customer outcomes. Key Responsibilities Ensure continuous compliance with all regulatory and company water quality standards across treatment works, reservoirs, and distribution networks Lead, develop, and motivate the water quality team to deliver high performance and professional growth Optimise treatment processes, storage facilities, and network water quality controls Manage budgets, contracts, and capital projects to achieve value for money and continuous improvement Support Drinking Water Safety Plans (DWSPs) by reviewing water quality risks across assets and networks Provide clear technical leadership and advice to stakeholders to support operational and strategic decision-making Oversee investigations into water quality events, ensuring timely resolution and prevention of recurrence Develop and maintain effective monitoring, reporting, and auditing systems to support data-driven decisions Represent the company with regulators, public health authorities, and industry partners to influence and promote best practice Foster collaboration across Operations, Capital Delivery, and Asset Management to improve resilience and customer outcomes What You'll Need: Essential Graduate/HND in a relevant scientific discipline Previous experience in the water industry Knowledge of risk assessments and regulatory compliance (particularly DWI) Strong management and leadership skills Excellent communication skills across all levels PC literacy Full valid driving licence Ability to carry out site audits Desirable Qualification in a water industry-related discipline Experience of water industry processes from source to tap Knowledge of water quality and water fitting regulations What You'll Get in Return: A competitive salary plus benefits. 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Company pension with employer contributions. 24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital, and health matters. Eyecare vouchers - via Specsavers. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). 24/7 remote GP access.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Water Quality Science Manager Salary: To £55,000 depending on experience Location: Cambridge/Walsall Travel: Required across both regions Looking for a role where your expertise truly makes a difference? As Water Quality Science Manager , you'll lead a skilled team ensuring millions of people across South Staffs and Cambridge enjoy safe, high quality drinking water every day. You'll combine technical leadership with hands on operational oversight, driving compliance, innovation, and resilience across treatment works, reservoirs, and distribution networks. The Role: This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality drinking water across treatment works, storage assets, and distribution networks in both South Staffs and Cambridge. The Water Quality Science Manager provides technical leadership and operational oversight to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and company policies, while driving continuous improvement in resilience, performance, and customer outcomes. Key Responsibilities Ensure continuous compliance with all regulatory and company water quality standards across treatment works, reservoirs, and distribution networks Lead, develop, and motivate the water quality team to deliver high performance and professional growth Optimise treatment processes, storage facilities, and network water quality controls Manage budgets, contracts, and capital projects to achieve value for money and continuous improvement Support Drinking Water Safety Plans (DWSPs) by reviewing water quality risks across assets and networks Provide clear technical leadership and advice to stakeholders to support operational and strategic decision-making Oversee investigations into water quality events, ensuring timely resolution and prevention of recurrence Develop and maintain effective monitoring, reporting, and auditing systems to support data-driven decisions Represent the company with regulators, public health authorities, and industry partners to influence and promote best practice Foster collaboration across Operations, Capital Delivery, and Asset Management to improve resilience and customer outcomes What You'll Need: Essential Graduate/HND in a relevant scientific discipline Previous experience in the water industry Knowledge of risk assessments and regulatory compliance (particularly DWI) Strong management and leadership skills Excellent communication skills across all levels PC literacy Full valid driving licence Ability to carry out site audits Desirable Qualification in a water industry-related discipline Experience of water industry processes from source to tap Knowledge of water quality and water fitting regulations What You'll Get in Return: A competitive salary plus benefits. 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Company pension with employer contributions. 24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital, and health matters. Eyecare vouchers - via Specsavers. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). 24/7 remote GP access.
PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Job Title: Water Quality and Regulations Manager Salary: To £52,000 depending on experience Location: Cambridge/Walsall, England, United Kingdom Travel: Required across both regions Ready to make a real impact? As Water Quality and Regulations Manager, you ll lead a dedicated team safeguarding public health and ensuring compliance with water quality regulations. You ll oversee monitoring strategies, investigate incidents, and drive innovation to enhance customer confidence. This is your chance to combine technical expertise with leadership, representing the company across the industry while shaping the future of safe, high quality drinking water. The Role: The Water Quality and Regulations Manager ensures compliance with all water quality regulations and standards, safeguarding public health and customer confidence. This role provides leadership to the water quality team, oversees monitoring strategies, and ensures operational practices meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the direct team, fostering engagement and motivation Organise team resources and conduct regular 1 2 1 meetings with direct reports Manage absence, capability, discipline, and grievance matters Identify training needs and ensure these are addressed and evaluated Conduct routine quality audits of departmental activity Develop and deliver a comprehensive monitoring strategy compliant with the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016 and the Information Direction 2020 Lead regulatory and operational monitoring sampling programmes Investigate regulatory breaches and ensure remedial actions are completed appropriately Implement operational strategies to ensure compliance, public health protection, and water quality excellence Support company hygiene practices to safeguard public health Act as a guardian for the Water Quality Charter Collate and track internal water quality metrics, ensuring remedial actions are monitored for effectiveness Identify opportunities to enhance customer expectations through innovation and new methods Develop and implement procedures to ensure a positive customer experience Represent the company on industry networks and liaise with colleagues across the sector Lead annual liaison meetings with bulk supply partners Provide advice and direction on water quality matters to production and networks departments Support updates to company water quality policies and procedures Share water quality briefings and updates across the business to inform best practice What you ll need: Accredited Qualifications BSc in Bacteriological Sciences or similar discipline Chartership in a relevant professional membership Non Accredited Skills & Knowledge Technical and scientific knowledge across the full water cycle, from catchment to consumer Detailed knowledge of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations, DWI guidance, and the Water Industry Act 1991 Strong communication skills with regulators, operational teams, senior management, and customers Calm and clear decision making during water quality events or public health incidents Full valid driving licence Awareness of analytical methods, sampling protocols, QA/QC procedures, and UKAS accreditation standards Proficiency in water quality databases, SCADA systems, and GIS tools What You ll Get in Return: A competitive salary plus benefits. 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Company pension with employer contributions. 24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital, and health matters. Eyecare vouchers via Specsavers. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). 24/7 remote GP access. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Job Title: Water Quality and Regulations Manager Salary: To £52,000 depending on experience Location: Cambridge/Walsall, England, United Kingdom Travel: Required across both regions Ready to make a real impact? As Water Quality and Regulations Manager, you ll lead a dedicated team safeguarding public health and ensuring compliance with water quality regulations. You ll oversee monitoring strategies, investigate incidents, and drive innovation to enhance customer confidence. This is your chance to combine technical expertise with leadership, representing the company across the industry while shaping the future of safe, high quality drinking water. The Role: The Water Quality and Regulations Manager ensures compliance with all water quality regulations and standards, safeguarding public health and customer confidence. This role provides leadership to the water quality team, oversees monitoring strategies, and ensures operational practices meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the direct team, fostering engagement and motivation Organise team resources and conduct regular 1 2 1 meetings with direct reports Manage absence, capability, discipline, and grievance matters Identify training needs and ensure these are addressed and evaluated Conduct routine quality audits of departmental activity Develop and deliver a comprehensive monitoring strategy compliant with the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016 and the Information Direction 2020 Lead regulatory and operational monitoring sampling programmes Investigate regulatory breaches and ensure remedial actions are completed appropriately Implement operational strategies to ensure compliance, public health protection, and water quality excellence Support company hygiene practices to safeguard public health Act as a guardian for the Water Quality Charter Collate and track internal water quality metrics, ensuring remedial actions are monitored for effectiveness Identify opportunities to enhance customer expectations through innovation and new methods Develop and implement procedures to ensure a positive customer experience Represent the company on industry networks and liaise with colleagues across the sector Lead annual liaison meetings with bulk supply partners Provide advice and direction on water quality matters to production and networks departments Support updates to company water quality policies and procedures Share water quality briefings and updates across the business to inform best practice What you ll need: Accredited Qualifications BSc in Bacteriological Sciences or similar discipline Chartership in a relevant professional membership Non Accredited Skills & Knowledge Technical and scientific knowledge across the full water cycle, from catchment to consumer Detailed knowledge of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations, DWI guidance, and the Water Industry Act 1991 Strong communication skills with regulators, operational teams, senior management, and customers Calm and clear decision making during water quality events or public health incidents Full valid driving licence Awareness of analytical methods, sampling protocols, QA/QC procedures, and UKAS accreditation standards Proficiency in water quality databases, SCADA systems, and GIS tools What You ll Get in Return: A competitive salary plus benefits. 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Company pension with employer contributions. 24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital, and health matters. Eyecare vouchers via Specsavers. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). 24/7 remote GP access. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Job Title: Water Quality and Regulations Manager Salary: To £52,000 depending on experience Location: Cambridge/Walsall, England, United Kingdom Travel: Required across both regions Ready to make a real impact? As Water Quality and Regulations Manager, you ll lead a dedicated team safeguarding public health and ensuring compliance with water quality regulations. You ll oversee monitoring strategies, investigate incidents, and drive innovation to enhance customer confidence. This is your chance to combine technical expertise with leadership, representing the company across the industry while shaping the future of safe, high quality drinking water. The Role: The Water Quality and Regulations Manager ensures compliance with all water quality regulations and standards, safeguarding public health and customer confidence. This role provides leadership to the water quality team, oversees monitoring strategies, and ensures operational practices meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the direct team, fostering engagement and motivation Organise team resources and conduct regular 1 2 1 meetings with direct reports Manage absence, capability, discipline, and grievance matters Identify training needs and ensure these are addressed and evaluated Conduct routine quality audits of departmental activity Develop and deliver a comprehensive monitoring strategy compliant with the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016 and the Information Direction 2020 Lead regulatory and operational monitoring sampling programmes Investigate regulatory breaches and ensure remedial actions are completed appropriately Implement operational strategies to ensure compliance, public health protection, and water quality excellence Support company hygiene practices to safeguard public health Act as a guardian for the Water Quality Charter Collate and track internal water quality metrics, ensuring remedial actions are monitored for effectiveness Identify opportunities to enhance customer expectations through innovation and new methods Develop and implement procedures to ensure a positive customer experience Represent the company on industry networks and liaise with colleagues across the sector Lead annual liaison meetings with bulk supply partners Provide advice and direction on water quality matters to production and networks departments Support updates to company water quality policies and procedures Share water quality briefings and updates across the business to inform best practice What you ll need: Accredited Qualifications BSc in Bacteriological Sciences or similar discipline Chartership in a relevant professional membership Non Accredited Skills & Knowledge Technical and scientific knowledge across the full water cycle, from catchment to consumer Detailed knowledge of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations, DWI guidance, and the Water Industry Act 1991 Strong communication skills with regulators, operational teams, senior management, and customers Calm and clear decision making during water quality events or public health incidents Full valid driving licence Awareness of analytical methods, sampling protocols, QA/QC procedures, and UKAS accreditation standards Proficiency in water quality databases, SCADA systems, and GIS tools What You ll Get in Return: A competitive salary plus benefits. 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Company pension with employer contributions. 24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital, and health matters. Eyecare vouchers via Specsavers. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). 24/7 remote GP access. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Job Title: Water Quality and Regulations Manager Salary: To £52,000 depending on experience Location: Cambridge/Walsall, England, United Kingdom Travel: Required across both regions Ready to make a real impact? As Water Quality and Regulations Manager, you ll lead a dedicated team safeguarding public health and ensuring compliance with water quality regulations. You ll oversee monitoring strategies, investigate incidents, and drive innovation to enhance customer confidence. This is your chance to combine technical expertise with leadership, representing the company across the industry while shaping the future of safe, high quality drinking water. The Role: The Water Quality and Regulations Manager ensures compliance with all water quality regulations and standards, safeguarding public health and customer confidence. This role provides leadership to the water quality team, oversees monitoring strategies, and ensures operational practices meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the direct team, fostering engagement and motivation Organise team resources and conduct regular 1 2 1 meetings with direct reports Manage absence, capability, discipline, and grievance matters Identify training needs and ensure these are addressed and evaluated Conduct routine quality audits of departmental activity Develop and deliver a comprehensive monitoring strategy compliant with the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016 and the Information Direction 2020 Lead regulatory and operational monitoring sampling programmes Investigate regulatory breaches and ensure remedial actions are completed appropriately Implement operational strategies to ensure compliance, public health protection, and water quality excellence Support company hygiene practices to safeguard public health Act as a guardian for the Water Quality Charter Collate and track internal water quality metrics, ensuring remedial actions are monitored for effectiveness Identify opportunities to enhance customer expectations through innovation and new methods Develop and implement procedures to ensure a positive customer experience Represent the company on industry networks and liaise with colleagues across the sector Lead annual liaison meetings with bulk supply partners Provide advice and direction on water quality matters to production and networks departments Support updates to company water quality policies and procedures Share water quality briefings and updates across the business to inform best practice What you ll need: Accredited Qualifications BSc in Bacteriological Sciences or similar discipline Chartership in a relevant professional membership Non Accredited Skills & Knowledge Technical and scientific knowledge across the full water cycle, from catchment to consumer Detailed knowledge of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations, DWI guidance, and the Water Industry Act 1991 Strong communication skills with regulators, operational teams, senior management, and customers Calm and clear decision making during water quality events or public health incidents Full valid driving licence Awareness of analytical methods, sampling protocols, QA/QC procedures, and UKAS accreditation standards Proficiency in water quality databases, SCADA systems, and GIS tools What You ll Get in Return: A competitive salary plus benefits. 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Company pension with employer contributions. 24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital, and health matters. Eyecare vouchers via Specsavers. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). 24/7 remote GP access. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Job Title: Water Quality Science Manager Salary: To £55,000 depending on experience Location: Cambridge/Walsall Travel: Required across both regions Looking for a role where your expertise truly makes a difference? As Water Quality Science Manager , you ll lead a skilled team ensuring millions of people across South Staffs and Cambridge enjoy safe, high quality drinking water every day. You ll combine technical leadership with hands on operational oversight, driving compliance, innovation, and resilience across treatment works, reservoirs, and distribution networks. The Role: This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality drinking water across treatment works, storage assets, and distribution networks in both South Staffs and Cambridge. The Water Quality Science Manager provides technical leadership and operational oversight to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and company policies, while driving continuous improvement in resilience, performance, and customer outcomes. Key Responsibilities Ensure continuous compliance with all regulatory and company water quality standards across treatment works, reservoirs, and distribution networks Lead, develop, and motivate the water quality team to deliver high performance and professional growth Optimise treatment processes, storage facilities, and network water quality controls Manage budgets, contracts, and capital projects to achieve value for money and continuous improvement Support Drinking Water Safety Plans (DWSPs) by reviewing water quality risks across assets and networks Provide clear technical leadership and advice to stakeholders to support operational and strategic decision-making Oversee investigations into water quality events, ensuring timely resolution and prevention of recurrence Develop and maintain effective monitoring, reporting, and auditing systems to support data-driven decisions Represent the company with regulators, public health authorities, and industry partners to influence and promote best practice Foster collaboration across Operations, Capital Delivery, and Asset Management to improve resilience and customer outcomes What You'll Need: Essential Graduate/HND in a relevant scientific discipline Previous experience in the water industry Knowledge of risk assessments and regulatory compliance (particularly DWI) Strong management and leadership skills Excellent communication skills across all levels PC literacy Full valid driving licence Ability to carry out site audits Desirable Qualification in a water industry-related discipline Experience of water industry processes from source to tap Knowledge of water quality and water fitting regulations What You ll Get in Return: A competitive salary plus benefits. 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Company pension with employer contributions. 24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital, and health matters. Eyecare vouchers via Specsavers. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). 24/7 remote GP access. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Job Title: Water Quality Science Manager Salary: To £55,000 depending on experience Location: Cambridge/Walsall Travel: Required across both regions Looking for a role where your expertise truly makes a difference? As Water Quality Science Manager , you ll lead a skilled team ensuring millions of people across South Staffs and Cambridge enjoy safe, high quality drinking water every day. You ll combine technical leadership with hands on operational oversight, driving compliance, innovation, and resilience across treatment works, reservoirs, and distribution networks. The Role: This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality drinking water across treatment works, storage assets, and distribution networks in both South Staffs and Cambridge. The Water Quality Science Manager provides technical leadership and operational oversight to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and company policies, while driving continuous improvement in resilience, performance, and customer outcomes. Key Responsibilities Ensure continuous compliance with all regulatory and company water quality standards across treatment works, reservoirs, and distribution networks Lead, develop, and motivate the water quality team to deliver high performance and professional growth Optimise treatment processes, storage facilities, and network water quality controls Manage budgets, contracts, and capital projects to achieve value for money and continuous improvement Support Drinking Water Safety Plans (DWSPs) by reviewing water quality risks across assets and networks Provide clear technical leadership and advice to stakeholders to support operational and strategic decision-making Oversee investigations into water quality events, ensuring timely resolution and prevention of recurrence Develop and maintain effective monitoring, reporting, and auditing systems to support data-driven decisions Represent the company with regulators, public health authorities, and industry partners to influence and promote best practice Foster collaboration across Operations, Capital Delivery, and Asset Management to improve resilience and customer outcomes What You'll Need: Essential Graduate/HND in a relevant scientific discipline Previous experience in the water industry Knowledge of risk assessments and regulatory compliance (particularly DWI) Strong management and leadership skills Excellent communication skills across all levels PC literacy Full valid driving licence Ability to carry out site audits Desirable Qualification in a water industry-related discipline Experience of water industry processes from source to tap Knowledge of water quality and water fitting regulations What You ll Get in Return: A competitive salary plus benefits. 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Company pension with employer contributions. 24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital, and health matters. Eyecare vouchers via Specsavers. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). 24/7 remote GP access. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Job Title: Water Quality Science Manager Salary: To £55,000 depending on experience Location: Cambridge/Walsall Travel: Required across both regions Looking for a role where your expertise truly makes a difference? As Water Quality Science Manager , you ll lead a skilled team ensuring millions of people across South Staffs and Cambridge enjoy safe, high quality drinking water every day. You ll combine technical leadership with hands on operational oversight, driving compliance, innovation, and resilience across treatment works, reservoirs, and distribution networks. The Role: This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality drinking water across treatment works, storage assets, and distribution networks in both South Staffs and Cambridge. The Water Quality Science Manager provides technical leadership and operational oversight to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and company policies, while driving continuous improvement in resilience, performance, and customer outcomes. Key Responsibilities Ensure continuous compliance with all regulatory and company water quality standards across treatment works, reservoirs, and distribution networks Lead, develop, and motivate the water quality team to deliver high performance and professional growth Optimise treatment processes, storage facilities, and network water quality controls Manage budgets, contracts, and capital projects to achieve value for money and continuous improvement Support Drinking Water Safety Plans (DWSPs) by reviewing water quality risks across assets and networks Provide clear technical leadership and advice to stakeholders to support operational and strategic decision-making Oversee investigations into water quality events, ensuring timely resolution and prevention of recurrence Develop and maintain effective monitoring, reporting, and auditing systems to support data-driven decisions Represent the company with regulators, public health authorities, and industry partners to influence and promote best practice Foster collaboration across Operations, Capital Delivery, and Asset Management to improve resilience and customer outcomes What You'll Need: Essential Graduate/HND in a relevant scientific discipline Previous experience in the water industry Knowledge of risk assessments and regulatory compliance (particularly DWI) Strong management and leadership skills Excellent communication skills across all levels PC literacy Full valid driving licence Ability to carry out site audits Desirable Qualification in a water industry-related discipline Experience of water industry processes from source to tap Knowledge of water quality and water fitting regulations What You ll Get in Return: A competitive salary plus benefits. 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Company pension with employer contributions. 24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital, and health matters. Eyecare vouchers via Specsavers. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). 24/7 remote GP access. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
PLEASE MENTION GREENJOBS WHEN RESPONDING TO THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Job Title: Water Quality Science Manager Salary: To £55,000 depending on experience Location: Cambridge/Walsall Travel: Required across both regions Looking for a role where your expertise truly makes a difference? As Water Quality Science Manager , you ll lead a skilled team ensuring millions of people across South Staffs and Cambridge enjoy safe, high quality drinking water every day. You ll combine technical leadership with hands on operational oversight, driving compliance, innovation, and resilience across treatment works, reservoirs, and distribution networks. The Role: This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality drinking water across treatment works, storage assets, and distribution networks in both South Staffs and Cambridge. The Water Quality Science Manager provides technical leadership and operational oversight to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and company policies, while driving continuous improvement in resilience, performance, and customer outcomes. Key Responsibilities Ensure continuous compliance with all regulatory and company water quality standards across treatment works, reservoirs, and distribution networks Lead, develop, and motivate the water quality team to deliver high performance and professional growth Optimise treatment processes, storage facilities, and network water quality controls Manage budgets, contracts, and capital projects to achieve value for money and continuous improvement Support Drinking Water Safety Plans (DWSPs) by reviewing water quality risks across assets and networks Provide clear technical leadership and advice to stakeholders to support operational and strategic decision-making Oversee investigations into water quality events, ensuring timely resolution and prevention of recurrence Develop and maintain effective monitoring, reporting, and auditing systems to support data-driven decisions Represent the company with regulators, public health authorities, and industry partners to influence and promote best practice Foster collaboration across Operations, Capital Delivery, and Asset Management to improve resilience and customer outcomes What You'll Need: Essential Graduate/HND in a relevant scientific discipline Previous experience in the water industry Knowledge of risk assessments and regulatory compliance (particularly DWI) Strong management and leadership skills Excellent communication skills across all levels PC literacy Full valid driving licence Ability to carry out site audits Desirable Qualification in a water industry-related discipline Experience of water industry processes from source to tap Knowledge of water quality and water fitting regulations What You ll Get in Return: A competitive salary plus benefits. 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Company pension with employer contributions. 24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital, and health matters. Eyecare vouchers via Specsavers. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). 24/7 remote GP access. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Job Title: Water Quality and Regulations Manager Salary: To £52,000 depending on experience Location: Cambridge/Walsall, England, United Kingdom Travel: Required across both regions Ready to make a real impact? As Water Quality and Regulations Manager, you'll lead a dedicated team safeguarding public health and ensuring compliance with water quality regulations. You'll oversee monitoring strategies, investigate incidents, and drive innovation to enhance customer confidence. This is your chance to combine technical expertise with leadership, representing the company across the industry while shaping the future of safe, high quality drinking water. The Role: The Water Quality and Regulations Manager ensures compliance with all water quality regulations and standards, safeguarding public health and customer confidence. This role provides leadership to the water quality team, oversees monitoring strategies, and ensures operational practices meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the direct team, fostering engagement and motivation Organise team resources and conduct regular 1 2 1 meetings with direct reports Manage absence, capability, discipline, and grievance matters Identify training needs and ensure these are addressed and evaluated Conduct routine quality audits of departmental activity Develop and deliver a comprehensive monitoring strategy compliant with the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016 and the Information Direction 2020 Lead regulatory and operational monitoring sampling programmes Investigate regulatory breaches and ensure remedial actions are completed appropriately Implement operational strategies to ensure compliance, public health protection, and water quality excellence Support company hygiene practices to safeguard public health Act as a guardian for the Water Quality Charter Collate and track internal water quality metrics, ensuring remedial actions are monitored for effectiveness Identify opportunities to enhance customer expectations through innovation and new methods Develop and implement procedures to ensure a positive customer experience Represent the company on industry networks and liaise with colleagues across the sector Lead annual liaison meetings with bulk supply partners Provide advice and direction on water quality matters to production and networks departments Support updates to company water quality policies and procedures Share water quality briefings and updates across the business to inform best practice What you'll need: Accredited Qualifications BSc in Bacteriological Sciences or similar discipline Chartership in a relevant professional membership Non Accredited Skills & Knowledge Technical and scientific knowledge across the full water cycle, from catchment to consumer Detailed knowledge of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations, DWI guidance, and the Water Industry Act 1991 Strong communication skills with regulators, operational teams, senior management, and customers Calm and clear decision making during water quality events or public health incidents Full valid driving licence Awareness of analytical methods, sampling protocols, QA/QC procedures, and UKAS accreditation standards Proficiency in water quality databases, SCADA systems, and GIS tools What You'll Get in Return: A competitive salary plus benefits. 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Company pension with employer contributions. 24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital, and health matters. Eyecare vouchers - via Specsavers. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). 24/7 remote GP access.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Water Quality and Regulations Manager Salary: To £52,000 depending on experience Location: Cambridge/Walsall, England, United Kingdom Travel: Required across both regions Ready to make a real impact? As Water Quality and Regulations Manager, you'll lead a dedicated team safeguarding public health and ensuring compliance with water quality regulations. You'll oversee monitoring strategies, investigate incidents, and drive innovation to enhance customer confidence. This is your chance to combine technical expertise with leadership, representing the company across the industry while shaping the future of safe, high quality drinking water. The Role: The Water Quality and Regulations Manager ensures compliance with all water quality regulations and standards, safeguarding public health and customer confidence. This role provides leadership to the water quality team, oversees monitoring strategies, and ensures operational practices meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the direct team, fostering engagement and motivation Organise team resources and conduct regular 1 2 1 meetings with direct reports Manage absence, capability, discipline, and grievance matters Identify training needs and ensure these are addressed and evaluated Conduct routine quality audits of departmental activity Develop and deliver a comprehensive monitoring strategy compliant with the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016 and the Information Direction 2020 Lead regulatory and operational monitoring sampling programmes Investigate regulatory breaches and ensure remedial actions are completed appropriately Implement operational strategies to ensure compliance, public health protection, and water quality excellence Support company hygiene practices to safeguard public health Act as a guardian for the Water Quality Charter Collate and track internal water quality metrics, ensuring remedial actions are monitored for effectiveness Identify opportunities to enhance customer expectations through innovation and new methods Develop and implement procedures to ensure a positive customer experience Represent the company on industry networks and liaise with colleagues across the sector Lead annual liaison meetings with bulk supply partners Provide advice and direction on water quality matters to production and networks departments Support updates to company water quality policies and procedures Share water quality briefings and updates across the business to inform best practice What you'll need: Accredited Qualifications BSc in Bacteriological Sciences or similar discipline Chartership in a relevant professional membership Non Accredited Skills & Knowledge Technical and scientific knowledge across the full water cycle, from catchment to consumer Detailed knowledge of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations, DWI guidance, and the Water Industry Act 1991 Strong communication skills with regulators, operational teams, senior management, and customers Calm and clear decision making during water quality events or public health incidents Full valid driving licence Awareness of analytical methods, sampling protocols, QA/QC procedures, and UKAS accreditation standards Proficiency in water quality databases, SCADA systems, and GIS tools What You'll Get in Return: A competitive salary plus benefits. 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Company pension with employer contributions. 24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital, and health matters. Eyecare vouchers - via Specsavers. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). 24/7 remote GP access.
Job Title: Senior Project Manager (Water Industry) Salary: To £65,000 Dependant upon skills and experience Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Cambridge / Walsall Imagine leading the charge on projects that don t just meet expectations but redefine them. As a Senior Project Manager with South Staffs Water, you'll orchestrate the delivery of critical infrastructure with precision and purpose. From balancing stakeholder priorities to navigating complex challenges, you ll be trusted to turn strategy into tangible success while championing innovation, efficiency, and teamwork every step of the way. 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: Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team as a Senior Project Manager with South Staffs Water, where you ll play a key leadership role in delivering complex capital projects and driving operational excellence. Acting as a linchpin between stakeholders, strategy, and on-the-ground execution, you ll ensure projects are delivered to scope, time, and budget, while fostering innovation, efficiency, and continual improvement across the business. Key Responsibilities Oversee the delivery of capital and strategic projects, ensuring adherence to agreed timeframes, budgets, and quality standards Lead stakeholder engagement to ensure seamless integration of business objectives, client expectations, and team capabilities Guide and mentor project managers and stakeholders on best practices, procedures, and continuous improvement Drive innovation to optimise capital and operational efficiency (capex/opex) Translate complex client requirements into practical and profitable project solutions Manage financial planning and risk for individual projects and the wider programme Support departmental recognition and continuous development through industry benchmarks and CPD What You ll Need: Skills & Experience Proven experience in administering and managing contracts under the NEC4 suite, including handling early warnings, compensation events, and programme management in line with contractual obligations. Minimum 5 10 years post-graduate experience in project management, ideally within capital investment programmes Degree-qualified and professionally certified (e.g., PMP, APM, PRINCE2) or equivalent track record of exceptional performance Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills; able to work autonomously with minimal direction In-depth understanding of commercial contracting, business systems, and regulatory environments Proven success managing complex financial issues and delivering client-focused solutions Excellent communication skills and interpersonal agility, comfortable engaging with all levels internally and externally Experienced in project delivery methodology and developing collaborative supply chain relationships Lateral thinking and a flexible, proactive approach to solving business problems Willingness to travel regionally, nationally, or internationally as needed What You ll Get in Return: A competitive salary plus benefits Company car allowance 25 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension with employer contributions 24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital, and health matters Eyecare vouchers via Specsavers Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24/7 remote GP access TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES
Sep 27, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Project Manager (Water Industry) Salary: To £65,000 Dependant upon skills and experience Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Cambridge / Walsall Imagine leading the charge on projects that don t just meet expectations but redefine them. As a Senior Project Manager with South Staffs Water, you'll orchestrate the delivery of critical infrastructure with precision and purpose. From balancing stakeholder priorities to navigating complex challenges, you ll be trusted to turn strategy into tangible success while championing innovation, efficiency, and teamwork every step of the way. 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: Join a dynamic and forward-thinking team as a Senior Project Manager with South Staffs Water, where you ll play a key leadership role in delivering complex capital projects and driving operational excellence. Acting as a linchpin between stakeholders, strategy, and on-the-ground execution, you ll ensure projects are delivered to scope, time, and budget, while fostering innovation, efficiency, and continual improvement across the business. Key Responsibilities Oversee the delivery of capital and strategic projects, ensuring adherence to agreed timeframes, budgets, and quality standards Lead stakeholder engagement to ensure seamless integration of business objectives, client expectations, and team capabilities Guide and mentor project managers and stakeholders on best practices, procedures, and continuous improvement Drive innovation to optimise capital and operational efficiency (capex/opex) Translate complex client requirements into practical and profitable project solutions Manage financial planning and risk for individual projects and the wider programme Support departmental recognition and continuous development through industry benchmarks and CPD What You ll Need: Skills & Experience Proven experience in administering and managing contracts under the NEC4 suite, including handling early warnings, compensation events, and programme management in line with contractual obligations. Minimum 5 10 years post-graduate experience in project management, ideally within capital investment programmes Degree-qualified and professionally certified (e.g., PMP, APM, PRINCE2) or equivalent track record of exceptional performance Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills; able to work autonomously with minimal direction In-depth understanding of commercial contracting, business systems, and regulatory environments Proven success managing complex financial issues and delivering client-focused solutions Excellent communication skills and interpersonal agility, comfortable engaging with all levels internally and externally Experienced in project delivery methodology and developing collaborative supply chain relationships Lateral thinking and a flexible, proactive approach to solving business problems Willingness to travel regionally, nationally, or internationally as needed What You ll Get in Return: A competitive salary plus benefits Company car allowance 25 days holiday + bank holidays Company pension with employer contributions 24-hour helpline providing free and confidential advice to you and your family on financial, legal, marital, and health matters Eyecare vouchers via Specsavers Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24/7 remote GP access TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES