Sewer Sensor Optimisation Specialist

SevernTrentLife; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Sewer Sensor Optimisation Specialist Analyst to support their wastewater sensor network. The role involves managing network performance, ensuring operational efficiency, and collaborating with various stakeholders to address pollution risks. Candidates should have a strong background in data analysis, proven experience with large datasets, and a full clean UK driving license. This position offers a range of competitive benefits including generous holiday and bonus schemes.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave options

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family-friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with large, complex datasets to solve real-world problems.
• A full clean UK driving license is required as part of this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide a trusted view of network performance.
• Ensure all sewer sensor loggers are well-maintained and operational.
• Issue risk-based install locations to contractors using Excel and geospatial tools.
• Integrate contractor data into Power BI and manage performance.
• Generate insights from incidents to improve flooding and pollution outcomes.
• Champion data quality and upskill teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to reduce pollution risk and resolve faults.
• Serve as the technical expert for waste sensors.

Skills

Working with large datasets

Field collaboration

Tools

Excel

MapInfo

ArcGIS

Power BI

Job description

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

Join us as a Sewer Sensor Optimisation Specialist Analyst

Are you ready to contribute to environmental innovation? We’re growing our Sewer Sensor Optimisation Team and looking for a driven Data Analyst who’s ready to make a real impact. It’s a really exciting time to join our team as we focus on pollution reduction through our wastewater sensor network.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and love turning data into action, this is your chance to be at the heart of something transformative.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Provide a trusted view of network performance, supporting the installation, optimisation, and maintenance of our sewer sensor fleet.
• Ensure all sewer sensor loggers are well-maintained and provide accurate data, maintaining operational efficiency with no more than 5% of the network inoperative.
• Issue risk‑based install locations to contractors using Excel and geospatial tools (MapInfo, ArcGIS).
• Integrate contractor data into Power BI and manage performance across multiple suppliers.
• Generate insights from incidents near monitors to improve flooding and pollution outcomes.
• Champion data quality and upskill teams to embed a data‑driven culture.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to reduce pollution risk, false alarms, and resolve faults.
• Serve as the technical expert for waste sensors, offering support and guidance.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Proven experience working with large, complex datasets to solve real‑world problems.
• Strong skills
• field collaboration.
• A full clean UK driving license is required as part of this role.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and we’ll reward you for it too. We offer a range of benefits that recognise great work, plus award‑winning training to help you reach your potential.

Some of our favourite perks include:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days)
• Annual bonus scheme
• Leading pension scheme – we’ll double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development via our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail discounts
• Family‑friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

LET’S GO

We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.