The Water Quality Manager role is central to our activities and presents an exciting opportunity to join a team responsible for the specification, adoption and operation of water and waste-water networks in England and Wales. This role is home based but will involve travel to our sites as and when required.
• Competitive salary: £45,000 – £60,000 DOE
• Company pension, life insurance and sick pay
• Monday – Friday schedule, so the weekend are all yours
• Ensuring Castle Water Networks meets all regulatory and operational requirements associated with providing wholesome drinking water to our consumers across our sites.
• Responsible for internal water quality reporting and communications.
• Fully understand the reporting requirements of the DWI together with taking responsibility for their delivery of all statutory reporting.
• Ongoing monitoring of water quality data and information to ensure water quality compliance.
• To support the wider team in meeting CWN’s statutory obligations as a NAV.
• Effectively manage regular engagement with regulators, stakeholders, suppliers and incumbent water companies in relation to drinking water quality.
• Oversee and ensure compliance to the requirements of the Water Fittings Regulations 1999.
• The role will require enthusiasm and would suit people who are confident, enjoy problem-solving and can work under their own initiative.
• Ideally hold a degree in a relevant scientific discipline or possesses substantial experience in a scientific role
• Chartered membership of a professional body or actively working towards chartered status
• Over 3 years’ experience and strong expertise in water quality regulation, science, and public health considerations
• Proven track record in leading and effectively managing external contractors
• Broad experience engaging with water industry regulators and key stakeholders
• Experience of delivering water quality and water fittings training and advice
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commercial awareness and understanding of the business and wider water industry are advantageous
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability and resilience to deal with challenge and ambiguity
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Competent in all Microsoft office packages including Excel, office 365
• Must be a strong team player, with the ability to work collaboratively across functions and departments
• Must have strong communication skills with the ability to communicate complex concepts or data in a meaningful way and with the ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally
• Highly numerate with strong analytical skills
Castle Water Networks (CWN) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Castle Water, one of the fastest growing and most successful companies in the U.K. utilities sector.
CWN is an independent water company, who serves sites across the country in areas where they are appointed as a New Appointments & Variation (NAV). The business is regulated by Ofwat (the Water Services Regulation Authority) and is subject to the same legal responsibilities, Codes of Practice, and Guaranteed Standards as the incumbent water company. As the water wholesaler for the appointed area, CWN work closely with households, non-household customers and retailers.
Our head office is based in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, within easy commuting distance of both Perth and Dundee. We are embedded in the local community and participate in many local events and activities. We also have offices in London (Brentford – a short drive from Heathrow) and in Ayr, Ayrshire.
Hannah Bodie
Onboarding Manager
We’re committed to making the process as smooth and accessible as possible. If you need any additional support or reasonable adjustments, please let us know. You can reach us by calling 01250 718700 or emailing [email protected].
