Leakage Analyst

Thames Water; Borough of Spelthorne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A major water utility company in the UK is looking for a Water System Performance Leakage Analyst to evaluate and analyze operational data. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments on the clean water network and collaborating with field teams to resolve issues. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, preferably with a degree in Engineering or relevant experience. The position offers a salary of up to £37,000 and numerous benefits including holidays, pension plans, and wellness programs.

Benefits

Salary up to £37,000

26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30

Performance-related pay plan

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Good analytical, problem-solving, negotiating skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fully competent in company IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete risk assessments for the clean water network.
• Evaluate and analyze operational information.
• Assist with long-term network issue analysis.
• Collaborate with field teams on operational issues.
• Ensure compliance with Asset Management Procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiating skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

IT systems proficiency

Education

Degree in Engineering or relevant discipline

Tools

Office software

Job description

What you will be doing

As a Water System Performance Leakage Analyst:

• Timely completion of risk assessments required for the work impacting the clean water network, for example, the repair of leaks, the operation of assets on the network and reconfiguration of the clean water network.


• Evaluate and analyse operational information, understanding data integrity difficulties, to resolve basic and more complex problems.


• Assist with analysis of long‑term network issues such as leakage, loss of pressure, low flows, area integrity, and network resilience.


• Working with the field team to problem‑solve and resolve operational issues, utilising the relevant flow and pressure data to identify anomalies.


• Ensure all network operations follow current signed‑off Asset Management Procedures and that the Risk Assessment process is properly implemented and monitored in a timely fashion.


• Sufficient work is planned for the night resource, allowing the team to remain productive throughout the working week.


• Risk assessments are in place and approved by responsible engineers, where required.


• Work packs are available and shared with the field team, ensuring clarity for work to be successfully delivered as planned.


• Working alongside the Leakage and System Optimisation teams to ensure priority focus is in the correct areas.

What should you bring to the role?

Essential

• Good analytical, problem‑solving, negotiating skills and extreme willingness to learn and work hard to drive their career within Thames Water.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills.


• Excellent organisational skills.


• Fully competent at using the appropriate company IT systems and office software.

Desirable

• Degree‑educated graduate in a suitable discipline, like Engineering or will possess relevant practical industry experience of working within a water network or leakage environment.


• Experience in the water network or utilities background.


• Previous experience within leakage or a similar role.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary up to £37,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.


• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the 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 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.