Asset Data Analyst (Engineering Background)

idibu; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water and wastewater company in the UK is seeking an Asset Data Analyst with an engineering background to manage and analyze asset data in SAP. This hybrid role involves close collaboration with engineering teams and offers a salary of up to £50,000 per annum, along with generous benefits, including holiday and pension schemes. Candidates should have a strong data analysis background combined with experience in engineering, as understanding equipment data and maintaining data quality are essential responsibilities.

Benefits

26 days holiday per year

Performance-related pay plan up to 10%

Generous Pension Scheme through AON

Access to health and well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Solid experience working as a data analyst with structured and complex datasets.
• Experience working with SAP asset or master data, or similar enterprise systems.
• Confidence engaging in technical conversations with engineering stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing, analysing and maintaining asset and equipment master data in SAP.
• Working closely with engineers to understand equipment structures and specifications.
• Identifying data quality issues and translating engineering needs into clear data standards.

Skills

Data analysis

Understanding of equipment data

Attention to detail

Problem-solving approach

Education

Engineering electrical or mechanical background

Tools

SAP

Job description

This role sits at the intersection of data analysis and engineering, with a strong focus on asset and equipment data. You’ll be responsible for analysing, maintaining and improving asset data held in SAP, working closely with engineering teams to ensure the data accurately reflects the equipment in use. A solid data analyst background combined with an engineering or mechanical background is essential, as you’ll need to understand the assets themselves and the conversations happening around them.

Internal title for this role: MDM Analyst

The position is offered on a fixed-term contract for 9‑12 months, with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent.

What you’ll be doing as an Asset Data Analyst (Engineering Background)

• Managing, analysing and maintaining asset and equipment master data in SAP.
• Working closely with engineers to understand equipment structures, specifications and data requirements.
• Ensuring asset data supports maintenance planning, reliability and operational decision‑making.
• Identifying data quality issues and translating engineering needs into clear data standards. Supporting data governance, documentation and continuous improvement of asset data processes.

Base location: Reading, Clearwater Court.

This is a hybrid role, with 2 days per week based in the office and 3 days working remotely.

What you should bring to the role

• Solid experience working as a data analyst with structured and complex datasets.
• An engineering electrical or mechanical background that enables you to understand equipment and asset data.
• Experience working with SAP asset or master data, or similar enterprise systems.
• Confidence engaging in technical conversations with engineering stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and a practical, problem‑solving approach.

What’s in it for you?

• This role will be paid up to £50,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Performance‑related pay plan up to 10% of salary.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of yourself and your family’s health and well‑being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast‑tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around 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 and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.