Leakage Optimisation Engineer — Network Innovation

Thames Water; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Health benefits

Cycle to Work

Life Assurance

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Leakage Optimisation Engineer to drive the geographic leakage strategy for the zonal area and lead detection efforts. You will apply innovative approaches to reduce leakage and work with the planning and network teams to ensure alignment from design to delivery.

The role is based at Kidlington with a hybrid pattern (36 hours/week) and requires strong analytical skills, water industry experience, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in water or a similar industry.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Technical background and a good knowledge of H&S.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Expert knowledge of Leakage, OFWAT targets, UFW, and Pressure Management (advantage).
• Leadership experience in delivery or projects.
• Experience with network systems such as Aorta, Netbase, GIS or OMS.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the geographic Leakage strategy for the zonal area.
• Manage leakage detection activities in the zone and target detection teams.
• Use innovative methods to reduce leakage, including satellite and fibre optic tech.
• Monitor zonal meter availability and assess impact on water balance.
• Assist in risk assessment as job owner and report performance data.
• Coordinate with Network Optimisation and Leakage Planning teams from planning to delivery.
• Liaise with third parties to ensure smooth network operation.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements in leakage delivery.

Skills

Leakage knowledge

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

H&S knowledge

Driving licence

Leadership experience

Tools

Aorta

Netbase

GIS

OMS

Job description

Thames Water is seeking a Leakage Optimisation Engineer to drive the geographic leakage strategy for the zonal area and lead detection efforts. You will apply innovative approaches to reduce leakage and work with the planning and network teams to ensure alignment from design to delivery.

The role is based at Kidlington with a hybrid pattern (36 hours/week) and requires strong analytical skills, water industry experience, and a full UK driving licence.