Who are we?
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing.
At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so our business is always open.
What you’ll be doing
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and adaptable Data Professional to work within our Catchment Insights team, in the Asset Strategy and Planning department.
Data is at the heart of our asset management decision-making and the Catchment Insights team provides the data, tools and insight required to make optimal asset management decisions, that maximise long-term value and align with the objectives and purpose of the organisation.
You’ll be working alongside a team of hydraulic modellers, analysts, and GIS specialists to support the timely delivery of data & insight to the Asset Strategy and Planning Community
You’ll work within the team helping to source data and build pipelines, ensuring we’re working with the best available data from across the company
You’ll support and coach developing areas of the wider team in data analytics
You’ll use data manipulation techniques to analyse and interpret complex datasets and transform them into actionable insights.
You’ll use visualisation techniques and build automated dashboards to share this insight with the wider business.
What you should bring to the role
‘ Experience working in a data-driven environment
‘ Experience in statistical analysis, programming and querying languages such as python, Ruby, SQL, or R
‘ Advanced Excel and Power BI skills
‘ Knowledge of Extract Transform and Load (ETL) processes, data engineering principles, and cloud data infrastructure
‘ A degree or equivalent within an analytical field (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, computer or data science).
Would be an advantage:
‘ Experience working in the water industry and or with a good understanding of regulatory processes, such as price reviews
‘ Experience working with geospatial data and using GIS software (e.g. Esri ArcGIS)
What’s in it for you?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand new team at the heart of the UK's largest water company. The water industry is undergoing a digital transformation, with thousands of new sensors being deployed across the asset base. This team will help leverage the ever-expanding datasets, develop tools such as digital twins, and generate high-quality insight that improves decision-making and the performance of the business.
Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with length of service and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well-being.
Thames Water is a dynamic, rewarding and diverse place to work, with opportunities around every corner. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy a fulfilling career and flexible working arrangements.
We’re also proud to embrace and promote diversity and believe that creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve will help us to thrive. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Find out more about working at Thames Water
We deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive. This means, when a crisis happens, we all rally round 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, meet colleagues and a earn bit of extra money along the way.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is so we can manage all the applications properly and give candidates a positive experience. Once closed, we can’t consider any further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
