About the Role

Working within the Wastewater Treatment & Maintenance function and reporting to the Biosolids Compliance Manager, the Biosolids Quality Compliance Scientist (BQCS) is responsible for ensuring that all treated sludge complies with HACCP conditions as defined in the BAS standard and thereby maintains compliant Biosolids recycling operations and the sludge to land recycling outlet within a defined operational region.

Biosolids provides soil health benefits and nutrients for growing crops, as well as sequestering carbon and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It is commonly used in agriculture and other land application operations in the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] operating region.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Issuing certificates of Biosolids compliance in accordance with the BAS standard using the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Biosolids compliance system (BIO)
• Regular dialogue with site managers and operators
• Establish and maintain in-person presence on Biosolids production sites
• Biosolids and sludge sampling
• Daily monitoring of STC process parameters and proactive intervention
• Investigate management system breaches and write breach reports
• Maintain a comprehensive annual audit activity schedule
• Biosolids stockpile audits
• Biosolids spreading audits
• End-to-end data audits with service providers
• Weighcell calibration audits
• Sampling methodology audits
• Soil sampling audits

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• A self-starter who is motivated by solving complex operational problems
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle
• Scientific/engineering/farming background
• Professional waste management experience (FACTs certified, Wamitab/CoTC/CMS preferable, other relevant professional experience using EWC LoW)
• Personal and operational risk identification and assessment
• Bachelor's degree or demonstrable professional experience
• Good understanding of wastewater and sludge treatment process
• Operational and situational awareness of STC plant and process
• Mathematical, computational, statistical competence
• Experience of formal quality management procedures (e.g. ISO9001/equivalent)
• Methodical and organised
• Good planning skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Systems literate (Pi, MS Excel, telemetric systems)
• Scientific/engineering degree

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Additional Information

In line with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years. Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre‑employment checks, including security vetting. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment if security standards are not met.

Interested in the Role?

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration.