This is an exciting multifunctional role involving both on-site and office work, designed to develop our next generation of expert in wastewater treatment processes by providing opportunities to learn new skills while making a valued contribution to the Science Team.

As Graduate Scientist, you will provide scientific management of data and information to our Hinkley management team NNB (Nuclear New Build), including specific wastewater treatment process management support for the Scientist and Treatment teams,  ensuring 100% compliance with the relevant environmental and regulatory standards.

What you'll do

• You will critically monitor and analyse data from the wastewater treatment works, surface water, groundwater quality and sewage reports as well as instrumentation data downloads collected across Hinkley Point C construction site.


• Assisting the Process Scientist with their work such as completing data analysis for weekly, monthly, quarterly/annual reporting to client and EA.


• Providing process support during operational issues


• Monitoring the effectiveness of sewage treatment process and surface water treatment


• Liaise with treatment teams to optimise processes and new trials.


• Perform jar testing to identify the optimal chemical dosing rate.


• Collating and storing data reports, service/ maintenance records, and calibration documents.

What you'll need

• An undergraduate degree level education in Water Engineering (in particular water, wastewater and sludge treatment)


• Data analysis skills


• Communication skills, ability to network within the company and externally.


• Microsoft Excel skills to an intermediate level


• The ability to produce accurate reports for a range stakeholders


• Skilled in the organisation and presentation of data.


• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes would be desirable.


• Laboratory experience would be desirable.


• Full UK driving license


• Experience relevant to the water industry, environmental management, or chemistry would be beneficial.

What you'll receive

At Turnbull we take pride in how we support professional development, enable career progression and provide a wide range of exciting opportunities for everyone.

We firmly believe that investing in our people is the key to our success, which is why we offer a range of financial and non-financial benefits to support your health and wellbeing.

• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service (Pro Rata)


• Up to 20% combined pension contribution.


• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.


• Performance related bonus of around 5%.


• A healthcare package that supports you with your healthcare costs.


• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.


• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.


• Sustainable benefits including electric vehicle and cycle2work schemes.


• A range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave.


• One paid volunteering day each year.


• Cashback and discounts from over 3,000 retailers.

Who we are

We are leaders in lifecycle construction and operations for the utilities and infrastructure sectors.

From design and build to facility management and maintenance, we provide a single, sustainable, end-to-end solution for engineering projects, saving money, reducing waste and adding long-term value to local communities and the wider economy.

Turnbull is an award-winning progressive business, which has won the RoSPA health and safety awards for our work at Hinkley Point C for the last five years.

The services we provide to our clients include but are not limited to:

• Project management.


• Design and build services.


• Consent management and delivery.


• Contract management.


• Delivery of civil, mechanical and electrical engineering services.

We have expertise in:

• Low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) electrical power distribution systems.


• Sewage systems and pumping stations.


• Biological waste treatment plants.


• Telecommunication networks (copper and fibre).


• Drinking water distribution networks and booster stations.


• Surface and groundwater drainage systems inclusive of borehole delivery and management.


• Roadway and pedestrian walkway lighting networks.


• Managing environmental discharge permit and scientific services.


• Earthworks and ground remediation services.

We continue to promote diversity and inclusion. With that in mind, we welcome all applicants. We are also delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

Sound interesting? Apply to start your application