Asset Planner

idibu; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme (AON)

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Wastewater Asset Planner to own and refine plans for London systems, coordinating across teams to optimise asset performance and regulatory outcomes. You will drive integrated site plans, reflect asset priorities, and contribute to decision gates with engineering insights.

You will analyse asset health, support engagement with stakeholders, and help ensure 5-year AMP submissions stay robust and aligned with growth and environmental goals. Hybrid work in London region.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of asset management, engineering best practices and planning/forecasting.
• Confident communicator who builds relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• Analytical and able to communicate complex ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of integrated site plans with cross-functional collaboration.
• Maintain and update site and system-level plans throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Gather input for long-term planning to inform price reviews and AMP cycles.
• Develop and prioritise projects for current and future AMPs with technical scope.
• Create system-wide plans for wastewater network, treatment and pumping.
• Deliver on capital maintenance plans and monitor asset health metrics.
• Monitor asset condition, maintenance standards and failure rates.
• Support external engagement to align stakeholders with strategic plans.

Skills

Asset management

Planning & forecasting

Communication

Analytical mindset

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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.

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 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.