Data Analyst Intern

United Utilities; Clayton-le-Woods; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave (pro rata)

Job summary

United Utilities is offering an internship in our Data Analyst Team to understand water use in the North West and support data-driven decisions.

You will develop skills in SQL and Python, work with Azure DataBricks, and turn large data sets into clear insights that support water-saving initiatives through 2030.

Join a collaborative team, receive mentoring, and position yourself for a potential graduate offer if you perform well.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in SQL and Python or similar
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Able to communicate insights clearly to stakeholders
• 2:1 degree in a numerical field preferred

Responsibilities

• Drive digital transformation using data to improve water saving processes
• Turn large data sets into actionable insights and models
• Create visualisations to support strategies and daily operations
• Collaborate with teams across the business to implement data solutions
• Work on real life challenges as part of a team

Skills

Data analysis

SQL

Python

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

2:1 degree in a numerical discipline

Tools

Azure DataBricks

Job description

About us

Every day, we deliver one of life's most essential services to millions of people across the North West. From providing safe, high-quality drinking water to protecting the environment and supporting thriving communities, the work we do matters. We're investing £16.5 billion over the next five years in one of the biggest transformation programmes in our history. It's an exciting time to join us as we improve our services, enhance environmental performance, embrace innovation and create a more sustainable future for generations to come.

There's more to us than just great water. We are where purpose flows.

What can you expect as an Intern within our Data Analyst Team?

Purpose: This role will be central to understanding water use in the North West and how we as a company can work with customers to reduce it by 9% by 2030.

Development: We are fitting one million smart meters by 2030 providing billions of meter reads a year. We need skilled data analysts to do cutting edge data analysis within Azure DataBricks to deliver water saving benefit at scale.

Responsibility: You will lead on exploring real life problems through data and working with the wider business to implement solutions that deliver real water saving impact.

What you’ll be getting stuck into day to day:

• Helping drive digital transformation by using data to innovate and improve our water saving processes
• Turning large sets of data into clear takeaways and actionable insights
• Creating models and visualisations to support our strategies and daily operations.
• Finding ways to improve our services, making them more efficient and effective
• Taking on real life challenges whilst working as part of a team

What you’ll bring to the team:

• To excel in thinking for yourself and problem solving
• To take the lead and own work
• To be data driven (with a good working knowledge of SQL / python or similar)
• To be highly analytical and confident analysing data at scale
• To be a great communicator
• Preferably a 2:1 degree in a numerical discipline

Why join United Utilities as an intern?

By joining us on our internship programme, you'll not only get first-class training and support, but we'll also provide you with an in-depth understanding of your business area so you can develop the skills you need to progress your career, while making a real contribution to the communities we serve.

You might enter our organisation as an intern, but one thing's for sure: if you perform well, you may well be leaving with a graduate offer before you've even returned to university.

We know that delivering a great service starts with supporting you, our people. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive both at work and outside of it.

Salary of at least £25,950 per annum (pro rata)

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)

Want to learn more about life at United Utilities? Take a look at our Flexa profile:

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Our commitment to opportunity for all

We're committed to creating a workplace where you feel you can belong and can succeed. Our colleague networks play an important role in this, these are;

GeneQ – supporting gender equality, parents and carers

Multi-Cultural & Faith

LGBTQ+

Armed Forces

Ability – supporting colleagues with disabilities and long-term health conditions

We recommend that you are open and honest with us throughout the process and make us aware of any reasonable adjustments you may require.

To ensure a fair recruitment process, we ask that you apply for only one internship role per recruitment year. Take a look at all our opportunities and apply for the one that interests you most.

Additional Information

Our recruitment process requires you to complete:

• An Online application form

• Online tests
• An in-person interview and presentation

Please note that you must be available to attend an in-person recruitment stage during the period 17th November – 11th December

Application deadline: 21st October 2026 – please apply early as deadlines are subject to change

Based on current immigration guidelines this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Due to the length of the programme being 12 months maximum you will be engaged on a fixed term contract.