Business Analyst (Water Resources)

UNITED UTILITIES GROUP PLC; England; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility firm in the UK is seeking a Business Analyst for its Water Resources team. The role involves delivering strategic water resource plans and requires strong analytical skills and experience with data analysis tools like GIS, Power BI, and SQL. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and generous benefits including a pension scheme and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

26-30 days annual leave

up to 14% employer pension contribution

7.5% performance-related bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Wellness program discounts

ShareBuy options

Enhanced parental leave schemes

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in water, wastewater, and associated practices.
• Strong ability to interpret complex datasets and provide insights.
• Proven skills in data analysis and visualization.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Water Resources Management Plan and Drought Plan.
• Prepare and integrate water resource components into strategic plans.
• Translate technical outputs into actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration between water resources team and regulators.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Data handling and analysis

Knowledge of GIS, Power BI, and Tableau

Experience in data modelling using Python, VBA, SQL

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in a numerate, scientific, or technical discipline

Job description

Overview

Salary - £48,979
Work Type - Hybrid
Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We\'ve got a lot to offer. You\'ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

To lead, develop and manage UU's strategic direction for water related activities across the Water business.

You will help to develop policies and strategies that support excellent service, add value and support long-term stewardship for water assets.

To integrate strategies into wider business plans such as the drought plan, WRMP and the Price Review business plan submission.

As a Business Analyst in the Water Resources team, you will play a vital role in supporting the development and delivery of strategic water resource plans. Your analytical expertise will help ensure the company meets regulatory requirements while delivering sustainable and cost-effective water resource solutions. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the delivery of the Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP), Drought Plan, and the Annual Review of the Water Resources Management Plan through robust data analysis to produce high-quality technical outputs.
• Preparing and integrating water resource components into the WRMP and Business Plan, ensuring alignment and consistency across key strategic plans.
• Applying robust water resources planning methodologies to support evidence-based decision-making that balances risk, resilience, and affordability.
• Translating complex technical outputs into clear, actionable insights for internal stakeholders and senior decision-makers
• Facilitating effective communication and collaboration between the water resources team, regulators, and key stakeholders

• Relevant experience and a good knowledge of water, wastewater and associated practices, techniques, strategies and the operation of water and wastewater assets and business procedures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and draw meaningful conclusions
• Experience with data handling, analysis, and visualisation tools; with good knowledge of GIS, Power BI and Tableau.
• Experience in data modelling and analysis using tools such as Python, VBA, and SQL to support water resources planning, regulatory submissions (e.g. WRMP, WINEP), and strategic decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to a range of stakeholders

Essential Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in a numerate, scientific, or technical discipline

Visa sponsorship may not be available for this role

• Water is a vital but limited natural resource. The pressures of population growth, climate change and environmental considerations mean that it's now more important than ever to plan how we will manage water resources. In Water Resources we plan we will continue to deliver a reliable supply of water for customers in the future, while protecting the environment.
• Utilising the latest techniques we forecast supply and demand and take into account environmental and drought resilience requirements, as well as future customer needs, assessing under regional and national planning frameworks.
• We define our strategy to achieve a long-term, best value and sustainable plan for water supplies on the North West.
• We set out the approach to how we manage water supplies to make sure there is always enough for customers, business and the environment.
• As a result, here in Water Resources, our planning involves making some huge strategic decisions that are critical to the company. We work closely with the Executive to shape the future of United Utilities, providing excellent opportunities for progression

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.