Water Quality Scientist in Peel

Role: Water Quality Scientist

Department: Regulations

Reports to: Water Quality Manager

Location: Manchester / Reading – Hybrid

About Us

Leep Utilities owns and operates regulated and non-regulated multi-utility networks across the UK.

With sites in MediaCityUK, Liverpool Waters and Canary Wharf, our broad range of capabilities includes electricity, water and wastewater, alongside heating, cooling and hot water services.

Leep is the result of a joint venture between the independent mid-market infrastructure investment manager, Ancala Partners LLP and one of the UK’s leading private real estate investment and infrastructure companies, The Peel Group.

We deliver straightforward connections throughout the UK and hold the relevant licenses that allow us to adopt regulated utilities on new developments.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Water Quality Scientist to be part of our Regulations team.

The role will support the Water Quality Manager with ensuring water quality standards and targets are achieved across all Leep Network Water sites.

Day to day responsibilities will include management of the drinking water monitoring programme and reporting to ensure regulatory deadlines are met, with additional responsibilities associated with drinking water safety planning and regulatory risk assessment.

Key Responsibilities

• Development and management of the Drinking Water Quality monitoring programme.
• Liaison with monitoring service providers to ensure samples comply with Regulations.
• Monthly data reporting to the Drinking Water Inspectorate. Reports prepared to strict deadlines and quality to meet regulatory expectations.
• Response to failures of drinking water quality standards. Carry out investigations and compile reports.
• Contribute to the development of Drinking Water Safety Plan (Reg27 risk assessment) and associated reporting (Reg28 reporting)
• Assist with reporting of notifiable drinking water events to the DWI.
• Assist with responses to customer contacts relating to Water Quality
• Liaison with Local and Health bodies. Maintain records for event and annual reporting. Preparation of annual summary reports

About You

• Knowledge of drinking water quality matters, especially the water quality regulations and guidance, water quality reporting and drinking water safety planning.
• Experience of working in a licensed water company ideally in a water quality team.
• Strong computer and reporting skills particularly within EXCEL. Confident handling, manipulating, and analysing large volumes of data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• Able to communicate specialist information to the public and business.
• Adaptability and an eagerness to learn

Your Development and Benefits

At Leep, we believe in stable growth and putting our people first.

Our 5-year strategic growth plan gives us stability today and prepares us for the future, while nurturing a strong collaborative and supportive culture.

Our benefits include:

• Salary which aligns to your experience and skillset
• 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays
• An additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Company pension plan
• Health Cash plan through Westfield Health
• Option to purchase additional holiday days through our Holiday Buying Scheme
• Engagement committee with events throughout the year, including Christmas Party, Summer Party and individual team socials
• Paid professional memberships relevant to your role and access to professional development opportunities

Our Values

At the forefront of everything we do:

Safety Customer Promise Accountability Reliability Respect Flexibility

Equal Opportunities

Leep Utilities is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants.

We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment.

We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

If you require any appropriate accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.