Job title Wastewater Senior Research Scientist / Engineer Ref 41610 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Reading STW - RG2 0RP Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time or part-time Salary Competitive salary from £47,000 to £55,000 per annum depending on experience. Job grade B Closing date 23/07/2025

This role focuses on wastewater networks with research relating to the improved performance of the gravity and pumped sewerage system. This may include rising main monitoring, pipework deterioration and rehabilitation investigations, sewer blockage detection and the reduction of pollution and flooding events. You will be part of a cohesive and sustainable engineering structure that leads Thames Water’s engineering requirements into AMP8 and beyond.

What you’ll be doing as a Wastewater Senior Research Scientist / Engineer

• Leading research projects/activities and making significant technical contributions to others. Designing, organising, implementing and monitoring research activities to ensure their smooth operation and successful completion.
• Evaluating data and information to produce sound results, conclusions and recommendations to inform business strategy. Produce and peer review high-quality technical output documents relating to the research for Engineering Innovation, business managers and external communication.
• Develop working relationships with internal clients, external contractors and research organisations. Presenting research outputs in internal and external meetings with customers and stakeholders to build awareness of Engineering Innovation activities and outputs.
• Providing business, financial, and technical management support to theteam leaderPrincipal Engineer and wider management team for the efficient running of the team and projects. Act as delegated authority in the team leader’s absence.
• Provide support & mentoring to junior technical staff.

Base location: Hybrid working Reading STW - RG2 0RP.

Working hours: 36 hours Mon-Fri.

Requirements for the role: Full UK driving license.

What you should bring to the role

• Graduate in science, engineering or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Extensive relevant technical experience (e.g. in the water industry).
• Good practical skills relevant to the operation and maintenance of a pilot.
• Very good communication and technical reporting skills.
• Fully competent at using the appropriate company IT systems and office software.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £47,000 to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world's water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process . Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support .

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.