Drinking Water Safety Planning Scientist

We are currently looking for a Drinking Water Safety Planning Scientist to join our growing Regulatory Science department at our Cardiff Office.

Reporting into the Regulatory Science Manager the role holder will provide scientific, technical, and administrative assistance within the Regulatory Science team. This team are responsible for providing the regulatory and scientific support necessary for the business to hold an Ofwat license to supply clean water to customers. This includes servicing the various company systems which help provide key regulatory information to internal and external stakeholders such as the Drinking Water Inspectorate, The Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, and Defra

Have you got the drive to go the Last Mile?

Your responsibilities:

The DWSP Scientist role is within the Regulatory Science Team of the Water Asset Management department. The role holder will report to the Regulatory Science Manager and will be primarily responsible for tasks associated with all aspects related to the management, preparation, and submission of the companies Drinking Water Safety Plans (DWSP's).

Tasks including but not limited to:

• Champion drinking water safety planning within the business.


• Drive the development and evolution of drinking water safety planning for the business.


• Development and submission of Regulatory 28 Risk assessment reports (RARs).


• Helping to ensure the DWSP policy and procedures and associated documentation are up to date and accessible.


• Liaison with internal stakeholders such as the Asset Adoption Team, Customer Services, Field Services and Networks, and external stakeholders such as Industry Forums, Drinking Water Inspectorate, Environment Agency, Local Authorities, Health Protection Teams.


• Preparation of zonal water quality statistics and network performance data.


• Data entry and assisting with the management of Water Quality Management Systems.


• Assistance with preparation of routine monthly and annual regulatory submissions to DWI and Defra.


• Ad hoc investigations into regulatory failures and preparation of DWI exceedance reports.



• Provide input and help update company policies, procedures, and guidance documents.



• To keep abreast of current and future water quality regulations.



• Help with preparation of Water Resource and Drought Plans.



• Represent Company at external meetings., Assisting with the management and preparation of Regulation 28 Drinking Water Safety Plans.


• Submission of risk assessment reports (RARs).


• Using performance and analytical data to inform and where necessary update the companies RARs.


• Knowledge of water treatment processes.


• Providing input and help to update company policies, procedures, and guidance documents.


• Ad hoc investigations into regulatory failures and preparation of DWI exceedance reports.


• Working knowledge of current and future water quality regulations.
  
  UK Water Industry experience in several of the following areas:


• Have previous water industry experience in a similar role., A degree in an Engineering or Scientific subject.


Membership of a recognised professional body for example CIWEM or Institute of Water desirable

Attributes:

• Effective team working skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.



• Interpersonal skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders.


• Be competent in using Microsoft Office software and adept in learning new systems.



• The ability to analyse and interpret data.


• Attention to detail.


• Possess a proactive, can-do attitude as this is key to success in the role.


• Time management and organisation skills and the ability to prioritise your workload.


• The ability to communicate information to the public and contractors.


• Full UK Driver's License.
  
  At Last Mile Infrastructure Group, we are one of the UK's largest Independent Network Owners, owning and operating in excess of 500,000 gas, electricity, water and wastewater connections serving residential and commercial customers. Last Mile Asset Management adopt and operate electricity, gas, water and wastewater, and ground source heat/cooling networks that are designed, installed and commissioned by Lloyds accredited Independent Connection providers (ICPs).


It is our vision to be the UK's leading independent multi-utility provider. People are our most valuable "asset" and therefore it is our mission to not only attract but retain the best talent to support delivery of our corporate business strategy and share our company's success.

At Last Mile, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment, where employee wellbeing is at the forefront in making sure our people feel valued. We provide tailored ongoing training and development, but most importantly, long term career opportunities for you to Grow With Us. If you are motivated to succeed and have a 'can-do' attitude, we would love to hear from you!

We offer good benefits and remuneration packages, but most importantly, an enjoyable and rewarding place to work. We believe in rewarding our people well and there are plenty of career opportunities for the right person.

In return of your hard work and dedication, we can offer you:

Core Benefits:


• 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays


• Holiday buy scheme



• Discretionary bonus


• EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)


• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme



• Up to 7% employer pension contribution



• Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)


• Refer a friend incentive


• Wagestream


And once you have successfully completed your probation, you will have access to:


• Hybrid working for eligible roles (3 days in the office, 2 from home)


• Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles


• Private medical insurance


• Company sick pay