Senior Technical Specialist EDM (Event Duration Monitoring)

Thames Water; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK water company is looking for a Senior Technical Specialist – EDM to ensure the delivery of maintenance for EDM assets. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of the water industry and be skilled in problem-solving and communication. This is a hybrid role based in Reading, offering a competitive salary from £45,000 to £54,000 and additional benefits including a car allowance and extensive holiday allowances.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car Allowance

26 days holiday, increasing with service

Performance-related pay plan

Generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the water industry, especially wastewater monitoring.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and Health & Safety standards.
• A full valid driving licence for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve maintenance delivery to enhance asset availability.
• Support training of field teams to increase success rates.
• Conduct site visits and audits for Health & Safety compliance.

Skills

Understanding of the water industry

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

Wastewater monitoring equipment

Job description

What you'll be doing as a Senior Technical Specialist – EDM (Event Duration Monitoring)

As a Senior Technical Specialist – EDM, you’ll be responsible for supporting the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance for EDM assets, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement. You’ll provide technical advice to field teams and contractors, monitor performance, and help us achieve best practices across the board.

• Monitoring and improving maintenance delivery to reduce repeat visits and increase EDM asset and data availability.
• Supporting training and upskilling of field teams to improve success rates.
• Providing technical knowledge for optimal maintenance and commissioning.
• Carrying out site visits and audits to ensure Health & Safety compliance and identify best practice.
• Preparing and presenting performance data for internal and contractor meetings.
• Building strong stakeholder relationships to support the success of the EDM programme.
• Driving continuous improvement across SDM & EDM teams.

Base location: Reading, Clearwater Court
Working pattern: 36hrs per week, Hybrid

To thrive in the role, the essential criteria you'll need is:

• A strong understanding of the water industry (wastewater monitoring experience is highly desirable).
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and Health & Safety standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A full valid driving licence (due to site visits).

Additional Skills and experience that would make you stand out:

• Experience with wastewater monitoring equipment.
• Proven track record of delivering excellent results in a technical environment.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £45,000 to £54,000 per annum.
• Car Allowance - £4,500 per annum
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Performance-related pay plan linked to company targets.
• Generous pension scheme through AON.
• Access to health and wellbeing benefits, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, and more.

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.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

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.

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.

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.