Maintenance & Asset Data Lead

Thames Water Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Generous pension

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Maintenance & Asset Data Lead to govern asset and work master data across SAP and GIS systems, driving quality and continuous improvement to support reliable services.

You will own data models, set governance standards, lead the MDM program, and mentor a team while advancing automation and digital tooling to reduce manual effort across the utility’s operations.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of SAP or similar asset management systems.
• Proven ability to set and uphold data design standards, governance, and quality assurance.
• Strong track record in managing maintenance data and asset master data.
• Background in utilities/oil & gas/petrochemical industries with large asset bases.
• Experience leading projects with delivery-focused outcomes.
• Confident communicator and collaborator across all business levels.
• Desirable familiarity with digital tools to identify automation opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver master data management (MDM) activities, driving data assurance and continuous quality improvement.
• Own and maintain the asset and work data model in SAP and GIS, including configuration and change approvals.
• Shape and implement MDM strategies to align with business and operational needs.
• Provide expert advice and influence on data governance, standards, and effective planning.
• Manage workloads and provide leadership to analysts and advisors, mentoring and developing the team.
• Oversee data quality analysis, issue resolution, and stakeholder engagement across functions.
• Build and embed a centre of excellence for MDM aligned with strategy and long-term goals.

Skills

SAP governance

GIS governance

MDM

Data quality

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Data design standards

Automation awareness

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Azure Databricks

Power BI

Power Apps

Power Automate

Job description

Are you passionate about data quality and asset management? We're looking for a Maintenance & Asset Data Lead to drive the governance, assurance, and continuous improvement of asset and work master data across SAP and GIS systems, helping to enhance operational performance across the business.

What you’ll be doing as a Maintenance & Asset Data Lead

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of asset management information, lead strategic data initiatives, and ensure that master data underpins the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of services.

You’ll take ownership of maintenance and asset master data — ensuring it is accurate, consistent, and valuable across the business. Drawing on your expertise in SAP and GIS data governance, you’ll establish best practices, influence senior stakeholders, and drive measurable improvements in data quality and processes.

You will also play a key role in identifying opportunities to introduce automation and leverage emerging technologies to improve process efficiency, reduce manual effort, and strengthen data-driven ways of working across the organisation.

Your key responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver master data management (MDM) activities, driving data assurance and continuous quality improvement.
• Own and maintain the asset and work data model in SAP and GIS, including configuration and change approvals.
• Shape and implement MDM strategies to ensure alignment with business and operational needs.
• Provide expert advice and influence on data governance, standards, and effective planning.
• Manage workloads and provide leadership to analysts and advisors, mentoring and developing the team.
• Oversee data quality analysis, issue resolution, and stakeholder engagement across multiple functions.
• Build and embed a centre of excellence for MDM, aligned with organisational strategy and long-term goals.

Based Location: Clearwater Court, Reading, RG1 8DB. This is a hybrid role with 2 days per week (with occasional travel to other sites to meet key stakeholders).

Working Hours: 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

What you should bring to the role

• In-depth knowledge of SAP or similar asset management systems. (e.g., Maximo)
• Proven ability to set and uphold data design standards, governance, and quality assurance.
• Strong track record in managing maintenance data, asset master data, and continuous improvement programmes.
• Background in utilities, oil & gas, or petrochemical industries, working with large and diverse asset bases.
• Skilled in leading projects and activities with a focus on delivery and measurable outcomes.
• Confident communicator who can translate technical concepts into clear, accessible language.
• Strong relationship-builder, able to collaborate effectively across all levels of the business.
• Experienced in developing, mentoring, and managing team members.
• Desirable Ability to leverage digital technologies and data tools (e.g. Azure Databricks, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate etc) to identify automation opportunities.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £64,000 per annum.
• 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.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.

Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

Who are we?

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.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

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.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Maintenance & Asset Data Lead

Company: Thames Water

Salary: £64,000 to £64,000 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Reading, RG2 6AD

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 14 Oct 2026

Closing date: 27 Oct 2026

Summary

Are you passionate about data quality and asset management? We're looking for a Maintenance & Asset Data Lead to drive the governance, assurance, and continuous improvement of asset and work master data across SAP and GIS systems, helping to enhance operational performance across the business.

What you’ll be doing as a Maintenance & Asset Data Lead

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of asset management information, lead strategic data initiatives, and ensure that master data underpins the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of services.

You’ll take ownership of maintenance and asset master data — ensuring it is accurate, consistent, and valuable across the business. Drawing on your expertise in SAP and GIS data governance, you’ll establish best practices, influence senior stakeholders, and drive measurable improvements in data quality and processes.

You will also play a key role in identifying opportunities to introduce automation and leverage emerging technologies to improve process efficiency, reduce manual effort, and strengthen data-driven ways of working across the organisation.

Your key responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver master data management (MDM) activities, driving data assurance and continuous quality improvement.
• Own and maintain the asset and work data model in SAP and GIS, including configuration and change approvals.
• Shape and implement MDM strategies to ensure alignment with business and operational needs.
• Provide expert advice and influence on data governance, standards, and effective planning.
• Manage workloads and provide leadership to analysts and advisors, mentoring and developing the team.
• Oversee data quality analysis, issue resolution, and stakeholder engagement across multiple functions.
• Build and embed a centre of excellence for MDM, aligned with organisational strategy and long-term goals.

Based Location: Clearwater Court, Reading, RG1 8DB. This is a hybrid role with 2 days per week (with occasional travel to other sites to meet key stakeholders).

Working Hours: 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

What you should bring to the role

• In-depth knowledge of SAP or similar asset management systems. (e.g., Maximo)
• Proven ability to set and uphold data design standards, governance, and quality assurance.
• Strong track record in managing maintenance data, asset master data, and continuous improvement programmes.
• Background in utilities, oil & gas, or petrochemical industries, working with large and diverse asset bases.
• Skilled in leading projects and activities with a focus on delivery and measurable outcomes.
• Confident communicator who can translate technical concepts into clear, accessible language.
• Strong relationship-builder, able to collaborate effectively across all levels of the business.
• Experienced in developing, mentoring, and managing team members.
• Desirable Ability to leverage digital technologies and data tools (e.g. Azure Databricks, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate etc) to identify automation opportunities.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £64,000 per annum.
• 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.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.

Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

Who are we?

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.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

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.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. 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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.