Wastewater Research Engineer
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,064 to £44,746 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | Petersfield, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Portsmouth |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | REC00004613 |
Summary
Managing the operational aspects of the “Innovation Hub” wastewater treatment research collaboration between Southern Water and University of Portsmouth. The post holder will be based at the Environmental Technology Field Station at Petersfield wastewater treatment works.
The post involves:
- Designing and overseeing the establishment of test rigs and field trials.
- Managing and undertaking the monitoring of wastewater treatment pilot plants.
- Data collation, analysis and reporting of project outcomes to the Steering Group
- Assisting with dissemination of findings through presentations and publications.
- Overseeing the day to day activities of Innovation Hub staff and students.
- Maintaining H+S and risk assessments for Innovation hub activities.
This position is based in Petersfield and working on-site only, so we are unable to support hybrid working for this appointment.
The interviews are currently anticipated to be held week commencing 23 March 2026.
This appointment is a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2030.
The post involves:
- Designing and overseeing the establishment of test rigs and field trials.
- Managing and undertaking the monitoring of wastewater treatment pilot plants.
- Data collation, analysis and reporting of project outcomes to the Steering Group
- Assisting with dissemination of findings through presentations and publications.
- Overseeing the day to day activities of Innovation Hub staff and students.
- Maintaining H+S and risk assessments for Innovation hub activities.
This position is based in Petersfield and working on-site only, so we are unable to support hybrid working for this appointment.
The interviews are currently anticipated to be held week commencing 23 March 2026.
This appointment is a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2030.
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