Are you an experienced analyst with a passion for environmental regulation, data-driven decision-making and regulatory compliance? We're looking for a Wastewater Regulatory Scientist to join our Flow and Level Compliance team, where you'll play a key role in delivering regulatory reporting, performance assurance and compliance insight across the business.
This is a dynamic and influential role that will see you working alongside a collaborative team of analysts and compliance specialists, applying your technical expertise to support environmental regulation and drive regulatory compliance. You'll transform complex environmental and operational data into meaningful insights that inform business decisions, support regulatory reporting and help maintain compliance with environmental legislation.
You will take ownership of regulatory data management, performance analysis and reporting activities, including live storm overflow Event Duration Monitoring (EDM) reporting. Working closely with operational teams, stakeholders and regulators, you'll investigate compliance issues, identify trends and risks, and provide expert analysis to support continuous improvement and regulatory performance.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
What You'll Do
As a Wastewater Regulatory Scientist, you'll provide technical and analytical support across a wide range of responsibilities, including:
leading the day-to-day management of the MCERTS certification programme, working with the Flow Compliance Adviser to ensure inspections, records and corrective actions are delivered effectively
leading regulatory data returns to the Environment Agency, Ofwat and Defra, ensuring submission deadlines are met whilst maintaining accurate and reliable data
leading technical investigations into compliance risks, data anomalies and regulatory performance issues, making recommendations and driving corrective actions
acting as the technical subject matter expert for MCERTS Flow Monitoring and Event Duration Monitoring (EDM), providing specialist advice to the wider business
liaising with regulators on improvement plans, compliance investigations and ongoing data issues. Taking a leading role in the organisation and coordination of responses to maintenance activities which impact on regulatory data
leading the development and continuous improvement of corporate reporting systems to enhance regulatory reporting, data quality and business insight
maintaining and improving compliance processes, procedures and quality management documentation to ensure robust governance and regulatory compliance
supporting Regulatory Analysts through technical guidance, training and the development of procedures and working practices
supporting permit compliance assurance activities, including desktop audits, site visits, permit reviews and compliance improvement recommendations
deputising for the Flow Compliance Adviser in representing Wessex Water at industry and regulatory forums.
What You'll Need
A degree-level qualification in a STEM-related subject, with a minimum of three years' experience in the water industry, environmental regulation, or a data analysis and reporting role.
Proven strong analytical and data management skills, with experience in managing, interpreting and reporting large datasets. Experience with EDM reporting and flow compliance data would be advantageous.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint Online and reporting tools such as Power BI, with the ability to produce meaningful insights and dashboards.
Knowledge of the MCERTS certification scheme, Environmental Permitting Regulations and environmental legislation relevant to the water industry.
An understanding of wastewater and water supply operations, sewerage networks, and flow and level monitoring systems.
Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, investigate issues and deliver accurate outputs to demanding deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the experience of communicating technical information clearly and confidently to colleagues, senior stakeholders and regulators.
Self-motivation and the capability to work independently, whilst contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
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 sell up to five days of holiday every year.
The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
One paid volunteering day each year.
Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
Support from trained mental health first aiders.
A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by 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.
