Lead Scientist

Do you enjoy in Science and have a real passion for the environment? If so, we have really interesting position for a Lead Scientist to join our Science team, within our Water Treatment facility here at Hinkley Point C!

What you'll do

You will be Supporting the business to ensure final effluent quality is compliant with regulatory standards by monitoring performance. Working proactively and collaboratively to develop measures to address current and future risks. Offering practical guidance and recommendation for reactive events and investigation the root causes to prevent reoccurrence. Managing the client relationship and preparing the business for future permit changes. The Lead Scientist managers two Scientific Analysts and two Environmental Samplers.

You will also be responsible for:

- Providing a technical support service to wastewater site and Water Management Zones including the operation of processes (sludge, wastewater, groundwater, surface water and R&D).

- Reviewing and approving various reports on a weekly and monthly basis to the client, responsible for regular updating the Turnbull plans and procedures, performing monthly site and WMZ s audits.

- Water Management Committee preparation meeting and Final meeting.

- Daily Insight action review and triaging the Insight actions.

- Optimisation of site processes, such as chemical dosing, sludge dewatering, power consumption etc.

- Engage with operations teams, contractors, and other scientists, building rapport and improving technical understanding through mentoring and coaching.

- CEMAR- Early Warning reporting. Collaborating with the SHEQ Team to write risk assessments, RAMS.

- Pre-start brief Science Team, Tool box talks, Safety messages, Team training, Team bonus scores

- Provide subject matter advice and support on environmental and sustainability tasks.

- Undertake monthly environmental inspections.

- Liaise and main contact with OSM Team for any issues.

- Produce Monthly Environmental Managers Meeting slides.

- Accountable for meeting Science Team monthly KPIs.

- Collating and storing data reports, service/ maintenance records, and calibration documents.

- Implementing corrective action to ensure compliance.

- Report writing for submission to the Client.

- Organizing sampling and monitoring programs, responding to incidents and - emergencies on site.

- Issue and manage the permits to discharge system alongside the Scientific Analysts for contractors across site.

- Develop knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and issues and provide technical support to the Company on treatment issues.

- Liaise with laboratories for various testing of water, sewage, and bacteria.

- Liaise with treatment team to optimise processes and new trials.

- Manage COSHH chemicals and HAJ Laboratory, undertake chemical dosing trials and jar testing.

- Attend regular meetings with NNB and treatment teams for updates.

What you'll need

- Relevant engineering degree or scientific degree or equivalent qualification in wastewater or environmental engineering

- The ability to prioritise and balance a reactive workload and challenging turn-around times with fixed resources in the team.

- The ability to analyse significant amounts of data from several sources and logically identify the underlying cause.

- Working towards or have attained membership of an appropriate professional body (e.g. CIWEM)

- Suitable experience in the water industry/wastewater treatment processes/environmental management

- Ability to differentiate good and bad operational practice understand the nature of the standards to which we operate and how operations may impact on those standards.

- The ability to understand and complete complex scientific calculations to optimise both quality and cost obligations.

- Knowledge of environmental permitting and regulations

- Skilled in analysis, organisation, and presentation of data

- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively influence the opinions of others and manage the team.

- Self-motivated and with the ability to use own initiative to drive and deliver solutions.

- Ability to foster a collaborative approach across departments and with the client and external stakeholders.

- Knowledge of COSHH management

- Experience in laboratory testing and techniques.

What you'll receive

At Turnbull we take pride in how we support professional development, enable career progression and provide a wide range of exciting opportunities for everyone.

We firmly believe that investing in our people is the key to our success, which is why we offer a range of financial and non-financial benefits to support your health and wellbeing.

• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service (Pro Rata)
• Up to 20% combined pension contribution.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• Performance related bonus of around 5%.
• A healthcare package that supports you with your healthcare costs.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• Sustainable benefits including electric vehicle and cycle2work schemes.
• A range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Cashback and discounts from over 3,000 retailers.

Who we are

We are leaders in lifecycle construction and operations for the utilities and infrastructure sectors.

From design and build to facility management and maintenance, we provide a single, sustainable, end-to-end solution for engineering projects, saving money, reducing waste and adding long-term value to local communities and the wider economy.

Turnbull is an award-winning progressive business, which has won the RoSPA health and safety awards for our work at Hinkley Point C for the last five years.

The services we provide to our clients include but are not limited to:

• Project management.
• Design and build services.
• Consent management and delivery.
• Contract management.
• Delivery of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering services.

We have expertise in:

• Low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) electrical power distribution systems.
• Sewage systems and pumping stations.
• Biological waste treatment plants.
• Telecommunication networks (copper and fibre).
• Drinking water distribution networks and booster stations.
• Surface and groundwater drainage systems inclusive of borehole delivery and management.
• Roadway and pedestrian walkway lighting networks.
• Managing environmental discharge permit and scientific services.
• Earthworks and ground remediation services.

We continue to promote diversity and inclusion. With that in mind, we welcome all applicants. We are also delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

Sound interesting? Apply to start your application.