Asset Data Analyst (Engineering Background)

Thames Water; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the UK is seeking an MDM Analyst to manage, analyze, and maintain asset and equipment data in SAP. This role emphasizes the intersection of data analysis and engineering, requiring candidates with a solid background in both fields. Responsibilities include close cooperation with engineering teams and ensuring data accuracy for operational decisions. The position is for a fixed-term of 9‑12 months and offers a hybrid working model with up to £50,000 salary per annum.

Benefits

Salary up to £50,000 per annum

26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30

Performance-related pay plan

Generous Pension Scheme

Health MOTs and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Solid experience working as a data analyst with structured and complex datasets.
• An engineering background that enables understanding of equipment and asset data.
• Experience working with asset or master data systems.
• Confidence engaging in technical conversations with engineering stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and a practical, problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing, analysing and maintaining asset and equipment master data in SAP.
• Working closely with engineers to understand data requirements.
• Ensuring asset data supports operational decision-making.
• Identifying data quality issues and translating needs into data standards.
• Supporting data governance and continuous improvement of processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Understanding of engineering concepts

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Background in engineering (electrical or mechanical)

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

Contract: 9‑12 month fixed‑term, with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Salary up to £50,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Performance‑related pay plan up to 10% of salary.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to a wide range of benefits, such as annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

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.

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.