Senior Asset Data Analyst

Anglian-Water-5; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Double Matched Pension Scheme (up to /

Private Healthcare

Flexible working options

Life assurance at eight times your a3

Annual bonus

Job summary

Anglian Water, through Strategic Asset Management, is seeking an experienced analytics professional to stay hands-on while acting as a technical specialist. You will develop predictive analytics, ML solutions and dashboards to guide investment and asset management decisions.

Collaborating with Data Scientists, Data Engineers and stakeholders, you will build scalable pipelines, apply ML techniques and translate insights into action for customers and the environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in data science, statistics, ML, or related discipline.
• Advanced SQL and Python and/or R skills.
• Experience delivering analytics and insight products that drive business value.
• Experience using Power BI or equivalent visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced analytics, dashboards and insight products that support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Apply statistical analysis, predictive analytics and machine learning techniques to complex asset management challenges.
• Develop forecasting, regression and classification models that improve performance and support investment planning.
• Build repeatable, scalable data pipelines and analytical workflows to improve efficiency and insight delivery.
• Use storytelling and visualization techniques to translate complex findings into clear recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Work alongside Data Scientists and Data Engineers to develop and scale innovative analytical solutions.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Python

R

Power BI

Data modelling

Statistical analysis

Machine learning

Data visualization

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Data Science degree

Statistics degree

Related discipline

Tools

Azure

Databricks

Job description

Circa £45,000 (Dependent on skills and experience)PermanentFull Time / 37 HoursPeterboroughDouble Matched Pension Scheme (up to 21% combined)Private HealthcareMake every drop of your potential count!Join Strategic Asset Management and help transform how data, analytics and emerging AI technologies drive decision-making across Anglian Water.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced analyst who wants to remain hands-on with advanced analytics while operating as a recognised technical specialist. You'll play a key role in developing predictive analytics and machine learning solutions that influence how we invest in and manage critical water and water recycling assets.Working within our growing Asset Analytics function, you'll collaborate with Data Scientists, Data Engineers and business stakeholders to solve complex real-world challenges, turning data into actionable insight that delivers value for customers, communities and the environment.What you'll be doingDeliver advanced analytics, dashboards and insight products that support strategic and operational decision-making.Apply statistical analysis, predictive analytics and machine learning techniques to complex asset management challenges.Develop forecasting, regression and classification models that improve performance and support investment planning.Build repeatable, scalable data pipelines and analytical workflows to improve efficiency and insight delivery.Use storytelling and visualisation techniques to translate complex findings into clear recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences.Work alongside Data Scientists and Data Engineers to develop and scale innovative analytical solutions.Identify opportunities to apply analytics, predictive modelling and AI-enabled approaches to business problems.Work with innovation programs to leverage AI and other emerging technologies.What we're looking for:Technical ExperienceDegree qualification in Data Science, Statistics, Machine Learning, a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.Advanced SQL and Python and/or R skills.Experience delivering complex analytics and insight products that drive business value. Strong understanding of statistical analysis, predictive analytics and machine learning techniques.Experience using Power BI or equivalent data visualisation tools.Strong understanding of data modelling, data structures and working with complex datasets.Skills & BehavioursBe naturally curious, with a passion for exploring data and identifying opportunities to create business value.Take ownership of your work, delivering high-quality outputs with attention to detail.Be proactive in identifying opportunities to improve processes, analytics and business outcomes.Balance innovation with pragmatism, focusing on solutions that deliver measurable value.Have a strong analytical mindset and enjoy solving complex problems.Be self-motivatingDesirable: Experience working with senior stakeholders, building automated data pipelines, and exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure and Databricks. Experience working within multidisciplinary analytics, engineering or data science teams would also be advantageous.What you'll gainExposure to advanced analytics, predictive modelling, machine learning and emerging AI technologies.Collaboration with a growing community of analysts, Data Scientists and Data Engineers.Opportunities to shape the future direction of analytics capability within Strategic Asset Management.Ongoing development of your technical expertise through challenging, high-impact projects.Opportunities for further training, development and to join the Institute of Asset Management (IAM).Why join Anglian Water?You'll play a key role in developing Anglian Water's future analytics capability, helping embed predictive analytics, machine learning and AI-enabled approaches into strategic asset management.This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact across the business while remaining hands-on with advanced analytics. You'll work with modern technologies, collaborate with talented data professionals and help shape how data-driven decisions are made across our asset portfolio.If you're passionate about using data science and analytics to solve meaningful business challenges, we'd love to hear from you.Benefits26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)Flexible working optionsPrivate health careCompetitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches contributions up to 7%Life assurance at eight times your salaryAnnual bonusPotential funded car allowance depending on evidenced business mileagePersonal medical assessmentsVirtual GP serviceCancer screeningFinancial wellbeing support and salary finance benefitsLifestyle savings including discounts on retail, travel and utilitiesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeVolunteer daysInclusion at Anglian WaterWe are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We are proud signatories of the Social Mobility Pledge, Race at Work Charter and Armed Forces Covenant, and we are a Disability Confident employer.Closing Date: Monday 24th August 2026#loveeverydrop!#LI-LJ1