Regional Process Scientist

As a Regional Process Scientist, you will work with people across the wastewater business to monitor and improve our environmental performance. 

You will cover all areas of performance and compliance within Wastewater Treatment, including leading our Root Cause Analysis of incidents to monitor trends, identify areas for improvement and help implement the solutions.

This will involve strong knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and a good understanding of root cause analysis. You will be part of a small team to become an integral part of the investigation and analysis process, following environmental incidents and improving performance.

This is a dynamic, varied role that will include

• leading root cause analysis meetings following incidents
• identifying solutions and areas for improvement on small and large scales
• designing and implementing initiatives to improve performance
• monitoring and reporting on environmental performance and improvements
• providing information for regulatory requirements
• analysing scientific data to provide actionable insights
• collaborating with people across the business to ensure consistency and promote cross-team learning
• delivering basic training on root cause analysis processes.

What you'll need

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who has a passion for understanding why things happen and using data to identify ways of improving them.

You should be comfortable working both independently and collaborating with multiple teams.

The role will require excellent communication skills and the ability to provide constructive challenge to both processes and people at all levels.

In addition, it is desirable to have:

• a degree (or equivalent experience) in Science or an environmental subject
• IT literacy
• strong knowledge of wastewater treatment processes
• an understanding of the wastewater regulator environment
• the ability to interpret and analyse scientific
• experience presenting technical data to senior leaders
• a full driving licence.

What you'll receive 

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities. 
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service. 
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 days' holiday and sell up to five every year. 
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs. 
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary. 
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary. 
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers. 
• One paid volunteering day each year. 
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements. 
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform. 
• Support from mental health first aiders. 
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are 

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.