Asset Planner

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Pension scheme

Performance pay

Health & wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Thames Water in London is seeking a Wastewater Asset Planner to own and deliver integrated asset plans for one London system, aligning with AMP cycles and regulatory priorities. This role focuses on asset health, capital maintenance and performance outcomes, with hybrid working and a clear path to impact.

You will lead cross-functional collaboration, develop long-term plans, monitor condition and risk, and support stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of asset management, engineering planning and forecasting.
• Confident communicator with cross-team collaboration.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly.
• Proactive, able to influence across levels and workstreams.
• Able to adapt to shifting priorities and multi-workstream delivery.
• Strong understanding of risk management fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of integrated site plans with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain and update site and system-level plans through the asset lifecycle.
• Incorporate Asset Strategy input for AMP planning and Price Review 29.
• Develop and prioritise 5-year asset submissions with robust scope.
• Create system-wide plans for wastewater networks, treatment and pumping.
• Deliver capital maintenance plans aligned to asset health metrics.
• Monitor asset condition and maintenance standards; assess failure rates.
• Support external engagement to align stakeholders with strategic plans.

Skills

Asset management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Proactive

Flexible

Risk management

Job description

Job title Asset Planner Ref 45817 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Hybrid - Hammersmith Storm SPS - W6 9QD Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Salary Salary between £46,000 to £55,000 dependant on experience Closing date 10/09/2026

We’re investing more than ever to build a sustainable future for our water systems and the environment. In this exciting role, you’ll be at the forefront of that transformation - developing and maintaining asset plans that enhance operational performance, resilience and environmental outcomes. Your work will directly support our commitment to sustainability, ensuring our infrastructure meets both today’s needs and tomorrow’s challenges. With a focus on regulatory improvements and community impact, you’ll help shape a wastewater system that’s fit for the future.

Join us and play a vital role in protecting natural resources while delivering long-term value for our customers and the planet.

What you’ll be doing as a Wastewater Asset Planner

You will own the plan for one of our London systems and stay involved in the plans as they are delivered through the sponsorship model.

• Lead the development of integrated site plans by facilitating cross-functional collaboration, identifying interdependencies and determining the optimal sequencing of interventions.
• Continuously update and maintain comprehensive site and system-level plans, adapting to project changes and reflecting evolving priorities across the asset lifecycle.
• Gather long-term strategic input from Asset Strategy to inform Price Review 29 planning and ensure alignment with future needs.
• Develop and prioritise projects for current and future 5-yearly Asset Management Periods (AMPs), incorporating engineering insights and defining technical scope for robust submissions to decision gates.
• Create and manage system-wide plans across wastewater network, treatment and pumping—addressing capital maintenance, growth, enhancement, and quality goals.
• Deliver on Capital maintenance plans and efficient spend in relation to asset health and supporting our Outcome Delivery Incentives.
• Monitor and evaluate asset condition, maintenance standards and anticipated failure rates.
• Support external engagement activities, helping stakeholders understand and align with our strategic plans.

Base Location

Hybrid - Base location is flexible across the north London region

Working Pattern

Full-time, Monday–Friday. (36 hours per week)

What you should bring to the role

The essential criteria to help you succeed in this role are:

• Knowledge of asset management, engineering best practices and planning/forecasting.
• Confident communicator who builds strong relationships across teams and external stakeholders.
• Analytical and confident with numbers, able to communicate complex ideas clearly and simply.
• Proactive, can influence across all levels and consider different views.
• Able to work flexibly across multiple workstreams, responding to changes in focus.
• Has a good understanding of risk management.

Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring

• Knowledgeable about wastewater systems and external impacts.
• Professional membership of an engineering, environmental or asset management organisation is an advantage.
• Ideally, understand regulatory processes, such as price reviews or annual returns.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary of between £46,000 and £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, 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 (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

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.

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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

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.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. 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.