At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.
We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best – ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.
We are looking for a Water Quality Scientist who would like to help us reach our mission to “earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service”.
This is a 12 month fixed term office based role within our Regulation & Compliance Team in the Cardiff office.
Your key responsibilities are
- Support the delivery of regulatory reporting to strict deadlines which includes drinking water safely plans, compliance data, and event reporting
- Use performance and analytical data to inform and update companies risk assessments
- Advise the business on water quality matters, including emergency incidents and investigatory work, when required
- Take action to maintain public health by identifying risks and ensuring that the appropriate remedial measures are taken including liaison with external stakeholders
- To join the water quality standby rota and provide water quality advice and support to the out of hours team
About you
- Degree level in appropriate technical discipline or hold Rsci, IEng or REnvP.
- Full driving licence.
- Technically competent on the full Microsoft suite of software.
- Full driving licence
- Experience within a relevant scientific field, with a strong understanding of water quality regulations, water quality science, water quality customer service and public health issues
- Multi-tasker who can meet deadlines, whilst maintaining a customer focussed work environment
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to handle large amounts of diverse data
What can you expect from us
- At least the cost of living pay increase every year
- Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax)
- Hybrid working for eligible roles
- Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations
BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do. Please ask us about flexible working options.
Our group
Our group of companies designs, constructs, owns, and operates utility infrastructure networks throughout England, Wales and Scotland. We are the only partner to the new-build sector delivering infrastructure for all utilities – from gas, electricity, water and wastewater to future-proof fibre and heat networks.
Vision mission and values
Our vision, mission, and values are the foundations and the future of BUUK. They are what we stand for, how we live and work, where we are going and how we’ll get there. They connect, guide and unite us all, underpinning and strengthening our commitment to be our best and do our best for our customers, stakeholders, the environment, communities – and for one another.
