Principal Drinking Water Scientist

Anglian Water Services

. Lead the technical Drinking Water Process and Network Science team .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeHuntingdon • United KingdomLead💰 £85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technical teams focused on drinking water safety and quality, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, and data-driven strategies. Proven ability to develop scientific input and foster relationships with public health agencies while driving team development and safety initiatives.

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Inspirational LeadershipStakeholder EngagementRegulatory ComplianceData-Driven StrategiesScientific Input Development

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Hard Skills

Root Cause AnalysisOperational ScienceEnvironmental ScienceHealth and Safety SystemsData Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCustomer-Focused MindsetAdaptabilityTeam Development

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365ExcelPowerBITeams

Industry Keywords

Drinking Water SafetyPublic Health AgenciesCapital DeliveryProcurementInnovation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the technical Drinking Water Process and Network Science team
Ensure the safety and quality of drinking water, drive innovation, and enable operational colleagues to deliver safe, wholesome water
Lead investigations into water quality incidents, providing root cause analysis and implementing learning for future mitigation
Drive team safety and put safety at the heart of operations
Drive proactive, data-driven intervention strategies and value-add activities
Develop scientific input across Capital Delivery, Procurement, and Innovation teams
Collaborate with and positively challenge stakeholders to deliver business outcomes and meet customer demands
Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the DWI and public health agencies
Own and audit technical procedures to ensure regulatory alignment
Champion training, development, and competency across scientific and operational teams
Lead a field team based across the Anglian Water region, with significant travel
Report directly to the Head of Science

Requirements

What you’ll need

Inspirational leadership and team development experience
Strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement
Excellent communication and reporting
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, PowerBI, Teams)
Customer-focused mindset and adaptability
Degree in a scientific or environmental discipline
A background in operational and environmental science
Understanding of health, safety, and wellbeing systems
Significant travel across the Anglian Water region
Ability to work 37 hours per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Personal private health care
Generous double match pension – contribute 7% and Anglian Water will contribute 14%, giving a total contribution of 21%
24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
26 days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)
Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave
Opportunity for shared parental pay
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits and working culture to support your wellbeing and lifestyle