Senior Technical Specialist EDM (Event Duration Monitoring)

idibu; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in England seeks a Senior Technical Specialist for Event Duration Monitoring to enhance operation efficiency. Responsibilities include monitoring maintenance, supporting training, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have substantial knowledge of the water industry and strong problem-solving skills. The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 to £54,000, alongside benefits including a car allowance and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Car Allowance – £4,500 per annum

26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service

Generous pension scheme

Access to health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the water industry, especially wastewater monitoring.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and Health & Safety standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driving licence for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve maintenance delivery for EDM programme.
• Support training and upskilling of field teams.
• Provide technical knowledge for maintenance and commissioning.
• Conduct site visits and audits for compliance.
• Prepare performance data for meetings.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Drive continuous improvement across teams.

Job description

Are you passionate about improving performance and making a real difference in the water industry? Join us as a Senior Technical Specialist – Event Duration Monitoring, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring our Event Duration Monitoring programme runs smoothly and meets regulatory targets. This is your chance to combine technical expertise with problem‑solving skills to help us deliver for our customers and communities.

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

• 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

Essential criteria

• 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.

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Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

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.