Energy Programme Analyst

Pertemps; Old Warren; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water company is looking for an Energy Programme Analyst to join their Energy & Carbon team. You will analyze data, manage projects, and contribute to energy performance improvements. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, be proficient in Microsoft tools, and ideally hold a relevant degree. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £50,000

Annual Leave: 26 days increasing to 30

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working with data to deliver meaningful insights.
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an up-to-date view of programme costs and schedules.
• Analyse programme and operational data to validate benefits.
• Manage document organization on SharePoint.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Confident user of Microsoft Excel

Excellent written and verbal communication

Well-organised and proactive

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

Overview

At Thames Water, we make a daily difference to 16 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes. As the UK’s largest water company, we’re tackling today’s challenges while building resilience for tomorrow, so our customers, communities, and the environment can thrive. We’re looking for an Energy Programme Analyst to join our Energy & Carbon team, playing a key role in delivering our Energy & Carbon Investment Programme. This is an opportunity to use analytical and project management skills to help reduce energy use, cut costs, and support our net zero ambitions.

Base location: Hybrid – Clearwater Court – RG1 8DB, 3 days a month in the office; occasional travel to sites. Working hours: 36 hours, Monday to Friday.

What you’ll be doing as an Energy Programme Analyst

In this role, you’ll support the delivery of projects and programmes that improve energy performance across Thames Water. Your responsibilities will include:

• Programme control & reporting – maintaining an up-to-date view of programme costs, schedules, and outcomes, and producing monthly reporting to support effective decision-making.
• Data analysis & insight – analysing programme, energy, and operational data to validate benefits, develop business cases, and create case studies showcasing delivery success.
• Document management – managing the team’s SharePoint site to ensure documents are well-organised, accessible, and aligned with agreed protocols.
• Project management – supporting and, where appropriate, leading projects within the programme and wider Energy & Carbon team remit.

What you should bring to the role

Essential skills and experience

• Strong analytical skills with experience working with data to deliver meaningful insights.
• Confident user of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Well-organised, proactive, and self-starting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong numeracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across teams and functions.

Desirable skills and experience

• A degree in a relevant subject (engineering, scientific, or energy management).
• Project and/or programme management experience or qualifications.
• Knowledge of energy management principles and practice.
• Familiarity with the water industry, including water and waste treatment processes.
• Experience using SharePoint and/or Power BI.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Annual Leave: 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with 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 benefits for health and wellbeing, and finances—annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers. We aim to build a better future for our customers, communities, people, and the planet. We’re looking for passionate and skilled people who are committed to making a difference and helping us reach our goals.

Additional information

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and will support you through the recruitment process. If you need adjustments, please let us know. When a crisis happens, we rally around to support our customers as part of Team Thames. Full training will be provided for this rewarding experience.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.