Contact Wendy Blair | 028 2563 1555 | [email protected]
Wastewater Scientific Officer - Belfast - NI Water
The Wastewater Scientific Officer will be responsible for optimising wastewater treatment works and sewer network performance within a designated geographical area. The role focuses on ensuring all activities are carried out safely and in compliance with environmental and regulatory standards, helping to prevent pollution incidents, protect public health, and maintain NI Water’s reputation as a reliable and responsible service provider.
About the role:
- £14.59 per hour
- Monday to Friday
- 37 hours a week
- Location: Duncrue Industrial Estate, Belfast
- Parking facilities on site
- Temporary role until 31st March 2026
- Please note closing date for this vacancy is 12 noon on 7th November 2025 - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today
What you'll be doing in this role:
- Provide WWPL Operational Teams with visibility of WwTW process performance by undertaking on-site testing (e.g., Clarity, Turbidity, NH3(N), FeSo4 dose rate) and checking WwTW’s general condition/operational status.
- Identify poor WwTWs process performance, assess appropriate laboratory tests required, and undertake representative sampling at WwTW, including Interstage/Sludge Performance. Ensure samples are submitted to the lab under correct environmental conditions and with accurate paperwork.
- Organise, distribute, set up, and condition check Automatic Samplers at various sites for collection of Regulatory and Operational samples to provide WWPL Operational staff with visibility of Wastewater Treatment Process performance.
- Interrogate sampling schedules, develop and plan sampling “runs,” and undertake analysis of sample results to identify poor process performance using Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Liaising with the Environmental Regulation Team to advise on the implementation of mitigation measures for pollution incidents, ensuring that NIEA is aware that all necessary steps are being taken within remit to mitigate pollution risk.
- Collate scientific data/information and provide reports/results for the Deputy Scientific Process Manager using Microsoft applications.
- Deputising as the on-call Field Manager as part of the rota, liaising with external stakeholders, such as NIEA, for pollution incidents, managing contractors, and reporting to Duty Officers in the Situational Awareness Team.
What you'll need for this role:
- Possess an A Level (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific or environmental subject.
- A minimum of two years demonstrable experience working in a Water or Wastewater scientific role.
- Knowledge and understanding of wastewater treatment processes and of analytical techniques carried out on wastewater.
- Knowledge and experience of Health & Safety requirements in Wastewater treatment.
- Demonstrable experience of proficiency in using Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- A full current driving license enabling the post holder to drive in Northern Ireland as they will be required to drive a Northern Ireland Water vehicle.
- A requirement to participate in an on-call rota to fulfil business needs.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [email protected] or call Wendy on 028 2563 1555 to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.