Power Energy Data Analyst

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Greater London, Maple Cross; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the UK is seeking a Power Energy Data Analyst. You will lead data analysis efforts to improve power resilience across thousands of assets. Key responsibilities include gathering operational data, developing dashboards, and supporting strategic planning. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills and experience with tools like Excel and Power BI. An excellent benefits package is offered, including competitive salary and health support.

Benefits

26 days holiday per year

Performance-related pay plan

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a data analyst.
• Strong IT literacy with emphasis on MS Excel.
• Experience with reporting/analysis/visualisation tools.
• Knowledge of Power Automate and similar tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise.
• Experience related to industrial use of power.

Responsibilities

• Leading the gathering and interpretation of operational data.
• Providing detailed analysis for performance tracking.
• Developing dashboards for leadership decision-making.
• Contributing to business cases with financial analysis.
• Supporting strategic planning across the Power function.

Skills

Data analysis

MS Excel

Power BI

SQL

Risk management

Power Automate

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Power Automate

Job description

Job title Power Energy Data Analyst Ref 41942 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Maple Lodge - Rickmansworth - WD3 9SQ, Mogden - Isleworth - TW7 7LW, Reading - Kemble Court - RG2 6AD Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 36 hours per week Salary Offering between £43,000 to £48,000 depending on experience and skills Job grade B Closing date 12/12/2025

Are you passionate about data and its power to drive operational resilience? Do you want to be able to shape the early stages of a new business area? Do you want to play a pivotal role in improving power resilience across thousands of assets, directly reducing harm to customers and the environment? We’re looking for a Data Analyst to join our Strategic Programme team and help shape the future of power resilience at Thames Water.

What you’ll be doing as a Power Energy Data Analyst

This role begins as part of a high‑profile programme and will transition into a live operational role reporting to the Head of Power. You’ll work with data from over 8,000 assets, developing metrics to assess and improve their resilience. Your insights will support strategic planning, risk mitigation, and performance optimisation across the Power function.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the gathering, integration, and interpretation of operational data to generate actionable insights.
• Providing detailed analysis to support planning, performance tracking, and risk mitigation.
• Developing dashboards and reporting tools to support leadership decision‑making.
• Contributing to business cases with financial and risk‑based analysis.
• Supporting strategic planning and performance measurement across the Power function.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across the business to ensure data‑driven programme success.
• Developing solutions and metrics to assess how resilient Thames Water’s 8,000+ assets are.

Location

You will be based at either Kemble Court, Maple Lodge WTW or Mogden STW.

Note

The internal title for this role is Power Resilience Analyst.

What you should bring to the role

• Previous experience as a data analyst. Experience of starting from scratch using common tools (e.g., Excel) as well as working with more sophisticated analysis tools and techniques when data maturity evolves.
• Strong IT literacy with emphasis on MS Excel within the MS Office suite – you will be a “power user” of the full scope of data analytics possible in Excel.
• Experience with reporting/analysis/visualisation tools such as Power BI, SQL or similar.
• Knowledge of Power Automate, Visio, and MS Forms or similar commonly used tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritise conflicting requirements.
• Experience related to the industrial use or provision of power (electricity).
• Experience of risk management within a project/programme or business environment.Experience and ability working on a programme project.

What’s in it for you?

This is your opportunity to play a key role in shaping how we manage and improve power resilience across Thames Water. You’ll work with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to strategic initiatives that support safe, efficient, and reliable services.

• Offering between £43,000 to £48,000 depending on experience and skills
• 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 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.

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.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.