Continuous Water Quality Monitoring (CWQM) Data Manager

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Continuous Water Quality Monitoring (CWQM) Data Manager to oversee data management for the CWQM program. The successful candidate will ensure accurate data management, produce reports for stakeholders, and integrate data systems. Competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with service

Generous Pension Scheme through AON

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience producing management reports.
• Strong analytical background with tools like Excel and SQL.
• Degree in relevant environmental or data field.

Responsibilities

• Manage water quality data and metadata.
• Develop and maintain databases for water quality tracking.
• Perform quality assurance for data accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data management

Reporting

Knowledge of environmental regulations

Experience with remote sensing technologies

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Data Management

Degree in Hydrology

Tools

Excel

MS Access

SQL

Power BI

ArcGIS Online

FME

Python

Databricks

Azure Data Factory

Job description

Job title Continuous Water Quality Monitoring (CWQM) Data Manager Ref 41716 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Salary Competitive salary from £55,000 to £65,000 per annum depending on experience Job grade B Closing date 22/07/2025

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Continuous Water Quality Monitoring (CWQM)team where you will be responsible for all data management related to the Continuous Water Quality Monitoring programme (CWQM). The CWQM Data Manager will ensure continuous water quality data, and metadata related to the delivery and management of CWQM data are appropriately collected and stored. The data will be used internally and externally, andit must bes managed and stored effectively and in a way that is easily accessible and interpretable.

What you’ll be doing as a Continuous Water Quality Monitoring (CWQM) Data Manager

• Manage water quality data from CWQMs and metadata related to CWQM, including asset maintenance records, geospatial, installation, downtime, supporting evidence, and photographic data.
• Develop and maintain databases for storing and tracking water quality data and the metadata associated with CWQM.
• Perform quality assurance procedures to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Prepare data reports, charts, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Weekly reporting shared with the CWQM team/dashboard showing data availability/uptime/downtime.
• Work alongside Digital, OT, and the WSO to integrate data into internal systems/tools where appropriate.
• Annual reporting to the EA following the CWQM Defra guidance.
• Regulatory reporting as and when requested by regulators.

Requirements for the role: avalid UK driving license and or a willingness to travel.

What you should bring to the role

• Experience in producing detailed management reports.
• Strong analytical background, including Excel, MS Access, SQL, Power BI, ArcGIS Online, and FME.
• Knowledge and capability in a wide variety of additional analytical tools and ETL (e.g. Python, SQL, Databricks, Microsoft Flow, Azure Data Factory).
• Degree in Environmental Science, Data Management, Hydrology, or a related field.
• Experience with remote sensing technologies and water quality monitoring equipment is desirable.
• Experience working with government agencies and environmental regulations is desirable.
• Experience using Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning to aid interpretation/ prediction of water quality is desirable.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £55,000 to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Annual Leave- 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• 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.

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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, 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.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process . Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, 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.