Maintenance & Asset Data Lead

idibu; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water industry is seeking a Maintenance & Asset Data Lead based in Reading. The role involves managing asset and maintenance master data to drive data quality improvements, leading a team, and influencing MDM strategies. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, this is an excellent opportunity for a proactive leader focused on data excellence and digital transformation.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30

Performance-related pay up to 10%

Generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Deep technical knowledge in data excellence.
• Experience in leading teams and influencing stakeholders.
• Expertise in data standards and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of maintenance and asset master data.
• Ensure data accuracy and best practices in MDM.
• Support incident analysis and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Data Governance

Communication

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Job description

We’re looking for a Maintenance & Asset Data Lead to take ownership of our asset and maintenance master data, ensuring high standards and continuous improvement across our systems. As part of digital transformation, this role offers the opportunity to collaborate with many business areas and work on projects shaping the organisation’s future.

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

You will lead the management and assurance of maintenance and asset master data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and value across operations. Applying your expertise in SAP and data governance, you will shape best practices, influence stakeholders, and drive improvements in data quality and business processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading master data management (MDM) activities, including data assurance and quality improvement.
• Owning and maintaining the asset and work data model in SAP, including configuration data.
• Reviewing and approving changes to data models to ensure alignment with business needs.
• Providing expert advice and influencing MDM strategies.
• Leading a team of analysts and advisors, acting as a role model and mentor.
• Supporting incident analysis, resolution, and stakeholder engagement.
• Developing a centre of expertise for MDM aligned with strategic goals.
• This role is hybrid, based in Reading (RG1 8DB), with occasional travel to different sites.

What you should bring to the role

We seek a proactive leader with deep technical knowledge and proficiency in data excellence. You should be confident in leading teams, influencing stakeholders, and delivering high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

• Expertise in SAP or similar asset management systems like Maximo.
• Proven leadership in data standards, governance, and quality assurance.
• Strong project management skills with a delivery-focused mindset.
• Excellent influencing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring and managing junior team members.

What’s in it for you?

This role involves significant engagement with digital transformation programmes, offering opportunities to collaborate across the business and drive impactful improvements.

• Competitive salary up to £64,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Performance-related pay up to 10% of salary.
• Generous pension scheme through AON.
• Benefits supporting health, wellbeing, and finances, including health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work, vouchers, and life assurance.

Learn more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future for all by supporting our customers, communities, people, and the planet. We’re committed to making a difference and helping you succeed.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a rewarding, diverse environment where every day presents new opportunities. We provide fast-tracked career growth, flexible working, and excellent benefits.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and protecting water resources for future generations, join us in building a better future.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from everyone and providing support throughout the recruitment process. We also offer opportunities to support our customers directly through ambassador roles, with full training provided.

Disclaimer: Due to high application volume, we may close the advert early. Apply soon to avoid missing out.