Asset Transformation Project and Data Coordinator

Pennon Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Training and development

Pennon Perks discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Discretionary bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Pennon Group is seeking an organised Asset Transformation Project and Data Coordinator to join the Asset Transformation team in delivering high-impact improvements to asset reliability and performance. You’ll combine project coordination, data analysis and programme support to plan, monitor and report transformation activities.

You will engage with senior leaders, project managers and operational teams to provide insights and drive decisions across the transformation portfolio, developing your

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a systematic approach to work.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting and presenting data.
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience supporting projects, programmes or business improvement initiatives.
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive approach with a willingness to challenge, improve and learn.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities, actions, milestones and reporting across multiple workstreams.
• Maintain programme documentation, trackers, governance records and project plans.
• Manage and develop benefits tracking and performance reporting processes.
• Collect, validate and analyse operational and project data to monitor progress and outcomes.
• Produce dashboards, reports and visual insights to support decision making.
• Support programme governance meetings, preparing reports and tracking key actions.
• Work with stakeholders across the business to gather information and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Identify risks, issues and dependencies and support their management.
• Help embed continuous improvement and best practice project delivery approaches.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Project/ programme experience

Excel proficiency

Proactive continuous improvement

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose

At Pennon Group, we’re proud to serve communities while protecting the environment. Together with our subsidiaries, South West Water, Bristol Water, Bournemouth Water, SES Water, Pennon Water Services and Pennon Power, we’re leading the way in water and renewables.

We’re proud to be recognised as a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we’re working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.

Whether you’re starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.

Ready to make a splash? Join our team today.

Help drive transformational change across our asset operations

We're looking for an organised, analytical and proactive Asset Transformation Project and Data Coordinator to join our Asset Transformation team.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of high-impact improvement initiatives that enhance asset reliability, operational performance and business outcomes. Combining project coordination, data analysis and programme support, you'll play a vital role in ensuring transformation activities are effectively planned, monitored and reported.

You'll directly engage with senior leaders, project managers, improvement leads and operational teams, providing meaningful insight through reporting and data analysis to drive effective decision making across the transformation portfolio.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in project management, transformation, operational improvement or business analysis within a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation.

What you'll be doing:

As an Asset Transformation Project and Data Coordinator, you'll support transformation projects from planning through to delivery by:

• Coordinating project activities, actions, milestones and reporting across multiple workstreams.


• Maintaining programme documentation, trackers, governance records and project plans.


• Managing and developing benefits tracking and performance reporting processes.


• Collecting, validating and analysing operational and project data to monitor progress and outcomes.


• Producing dashboards, reports and visual insights that support effective decision-making.


• Supporting programme governance meetings, preparing reports and tracking key actions.


• Working with stakeholders across the business to gather information and ensure accurate reporting.


• Identifying risks, issues and dependencies and supporting their management.


• Helping embed continuous improvement and best practice project delivery approaches.

What we're looking for:

We're seeking someone who enjoys solving problems, working with data and coordinating multiple activities in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll have:

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.


• Excellent attention to detail and a systematic approach to work.


• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting and presenting data.


• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.


• Experience supporting projects, programmes or business improvement initiatives.


• Confidence using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.


• A proactive approach with a willingness to challenge, improve and learn.

Desirable

• Experience within utilities, infrastructure, engineering or operational environments.


• Knowledge of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2, APM or Agile.


• Experience using Power BI or other reporting and visualisation tools.


• Understanding of business improvement, transformation or performance management practices.

Why join us?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformation programme that is helping shape the future performance and reliability of our asset operations.

You’ll work alongside experienced project professionals, operational leaders and technical specialists, gaining exposure to strategic initiatives that deliver real benefits for customers, communities and the environment.

In return, you’ll benefit from:

• Generous holiday allowance with the ability to buy and sell annual leave for added flexibility.


• Competitive company pension scheme.


• Training and development within the role.


• Access to thousands of discounts and vouchers through Pennon Perks.


• 24/7 support with our Employee Assistance Programme.


• Discretionary bonus.


• Cycle to work scheme.


• And more!

Closing Date: 9th November 2026

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values, which are essential to our success, are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.