Water quality manager Work, Jobs in Stonehouse, Dev (with Salaries)

Water Quality Manager
South West Water —Plymouth
- £65,000 - £73,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Head of Estates & Facilities
Camphill Devon Community, —Buckfastleigh
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Quality Engineer
Genuit Group —Stonehouse
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Engineering
Project Manager - Bristol, Cardiff, Plymouth
Turner & Townsend —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
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Contract Swim Manager
Plymouth Active Leisure —Plymouth
- £36,799 - £39,519 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Data analysis skills
- Business development
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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6d
Senior Cost Manager- Bristol/ Plymouth
Turner & Townsend —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- Travel
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Senior Town Planner
AECOM —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
Associate Cost Manager (Infrastructure Consultancy)
AECOM —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Business development
- Contracts
Production Operative
Genuit Group —Stonehouse
- Full-time
- Assembly
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
8d
Principal Hydrologist
AECOM —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Business development
Associate Director - Structural Engineering
AECOM —Plymouth
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Business development
Principal Town Planner (Policy)
AECOM —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Leadership
5d
Senior Maritime Engineer
AECOM —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Presentation skills
Senior Wastewater Modeller
AECOM —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- In-person
Senior Civil Engineer
AECOM —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- Business development
Multi-Trade Operative (Plumber)
Plymouth Community Homes —Plymouth
- £36,340 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Plumbing
- Driving
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Annual leave
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2d
Principal Flood Modeller
AECOM —Plymouth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
Senior Marine Engineer - Twisted Marine
Twisted Inc Limited —Salcombe
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Supervising experience
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Flexitime
- Referral programme
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Multi-Trade Operative (Plumber)
plymouthcommunityhomes —Plymouth
- £36,340 a year
- Customer service
- Plumbing
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Electrician
Gallifordtry —Plymouth
- Overtime
- Schematics
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount

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Water Quality Manager

South West Water -
Plymouth

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£65,000 - £73,000 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Employee discount

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Stakeholder liaison
Analysis skills
Continuous improvement
Leadership
Communication skills
Corporate regulatory compliance oversight

Full job description

Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose

South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes.

We’re proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we’re working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.

Whether you’re starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.

Ready to make a splash? Join our team today.

Location: Plymouth / Redruth with travel across the South West region
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence Required

Protect Public Health. Lead Technical Excellence. Shape the Future of Drinking Water.

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring Water Quality Manager to lead our Water Quality function across the western area of our South West and Bournemouth operating region.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding drinking water quality for thousands of customers across a diverse geographical area stretching from Torbay to the Isles of Scilly. You will provide strategic, operational and technical leadership, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement and innovation across the business.

As a trusted leader, you will empower and develop a team of technical specialists, championing our Quality First and HomeSafe principles while maintaining the highest standards of customer protection and public confidence.

What you'll be doing:

As Water Quality Manager, you will:

Lead and develop a high-performing Water Quality team, creating an inclusive and positive culture focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement.
Act as the lead expert for drinking water quality across the western operating area.
Provide strategic direction and technical leadership to support the delivery of safe, compliant drinking water from source to tap.
Build strong relationships with regulators, public health professionals and key stakeholders, ensuring effective reporting and liaison.
Investigate and manage water quality incidents, events and regulatory triggers.
Support the development and delivery of long-term drinking water quality strategies and business plans.
Contribute to investment decisions by providing technical assessment of operational and asset-related water quality risks.
Lead water quality activities associated with commissioning new schemes and operational changes.
Champion Drinking Water Safety Planning and risk-based approaches across the organisation.
Support emergency response arrangements, including out-of-hours technical advice when required.
Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental and water quality legislation.

What we're looking for:

We're seeking a collaborative and influential leader with significant experience in water quality management or scientific operations.

You'll bring:

Extensive experience in water quality, environmental science or a related technical field.
Proven success leading and developing professional or technical teams.
Strong experience operating within a regulated environment.
Demonstrable experience managing compliance, risk and regulatory stakeholder relationships.
Exceptional communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to make evidence-based decisions.
A positive, resilient and flexible leadership style.

Essential Qualifications

Relevant scientific degree (or higher qualification).
Full UK Driving Licence.
In-depth knowledge of water quality legislation, water treatment and distribution processes.
Strong understanding of health and safety, regulatory and environmental requirements.

Desirable Qualifications

Chartered Scientist status.
Membership of a relevant professional body such as CIWEM, IWA or RSC.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to public health and environmental protection while leading a team of dedicated professionals.

30 days annual leave + bank holidays
Bonus
Private Healthcare
Company car or cash for car allowance
Competitive contributory pension
Share-save scheme
Health benefits & wellbeing support programmes
Group discounts
Cycle to Work scheme
Financial support services
Development and training opportunities
… and much more!

Closing Date: 1st September 2026

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values, which are essential to our success, are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.

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