Metering Data Scientist

Thames Water; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the UK is seeking a Metering Data Scientist to join their Smart Metering Operations Centre. In this hybrid role, you'll manage data pipelines and ensure the integrity of metering data. The ideal candidate will have a degree in data science and strong analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary, generous holidays, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous Pension Scheme

Access to health benefits

Performance-related pay plan

Qualifications

• Experience handling large datasets.
• Proven experience of creating and maintaining data pipelines.
• GDPR knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain robust data pipelines.
• Identify trends and forecast water demand.
• Present insights to stakeholders.

Skills

Strong data analytics

Attention to data quality

Collaboration

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in data science or related field

Tools

Advanced Excel

Azure Databricks

Advanced SQL

PowerBI

GIS exposure

Job description

Overview

Thames Water is seeking a Metering Data Scientist to join our Smart Metering Operations Centre (SMOC) in an exciting new role. You’ll have the opportunity to work with data from over a million smart meters monitoring, supporting and creating processes to ensure accuracy, integrity, security and accessibility of data in upstream and downstream applications integrated to the Thames Water Meter data management system (MDMS).

What you’ll be doing

As a Metering Data Scientist at Thames Water, you\u2019ll play a crucial role in the SMOC Meter Data Strategy and Insights team. Ensuring that the smart metering programme data processes and pipelines are working efficiently and accurately. Providing support to the SMOC and Digital IT teams.

• Pipeline Management Create and maintain robust data pipelines for reliable reporting.
• Data Analysis & Modelling Identify trends, forecast water demand, and improve business processes. To align the metering programmes with the wider business priorities.
• Data Visualisation Present insights clearly for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaboration Work with analysts and stakeholders to translate business needs into action.
• Operability Improving operational efficiency which will oversee end to end asset lifecycle.

As a Metering Data Scientist, you\u2019ll be at the heart of improving operational efficiency, ensuring the reliability of our Meter reporting systems, and driving continuous improvements in how Thames Water manages the metering data.

Base Location: Hybrid Langley Bus Park -Slough, Berks

Hours: 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

What you should bring to the role

Were looking for a curious and analytical problem solver who thrives on working with data/interfaces and delivering impactful insights. To succeed as a Metering Data Scientist, youwill need:

Essential Skills:

• Strong data analytics and reporting experience, handling large datasets.
• Keen attention to data quality and accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and solve complex problems.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn.

Technical Skills:

• Degree or equivalent experience in data science, analytics, or a related field.
• Proven experience of creating and maintaining data pipelines.
• Experience of Advanced Excel, Azure Databricks, Advanced SQL, working knowledge of PowerBI, and exposure to GIS.
• GDPR awareness and compliance.

Desirable:

• Understanding and exposure to databases, interfaces, business systems and work force management solutions
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including DevOps.

What’s in it for you?

Alongside the chance to make a real impact by reducing water loss, protecting the environment, and ensuring a sustainable future, youl also enjoy:

• Competitive salary from £53,000 per annum.
• 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your familys health and well-being, and your finances from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
• Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

Were the UKs 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. Its a big job and weve 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, youll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you5re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of peoples lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, well 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.

Were 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 thats extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, were here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, youll 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. Its also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

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