Water Efficiency & Optimisation Specialist

idibu; Ashford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading water company as a Water Efficiency & Optimisation Specialist, where you will drive sustainable improvements across London and the Thames Valley. This role offers the chance to work closely with frontline teams and stakeholders, utilizing your analytical skills to enhance project delivery and efficiency. Enjoy a fulfilling career in a diverse and inclusive environment, with excellent benefits including a competitive salary, generous leave, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing. Make a real impact on the future of water management while advancing your career in a supportive team.

Benefits

Car Allowance

26 days annual leave

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong track record of building relationships and communicating effectively.
• Analytical approach to problem identification and resolution.
• Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Implement optimisation processes with frontline teams and supply chain.
• Manage stakeholders to create clear delivery plans and resolve blockers.
• Lead strategic discussions on sustainable system improvements.

Skills

Relationship Building

Analytical Problem Solving

Data Presentation

Communication

Project Management

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

We have an opportunity for you to join Thames Water as a Water Efficiency & Optimisation Specialist!

The role will be accountable for delivering sustainable improvements across London and the Thames Valley.

You will know what a good project delivery structure looks like and be able to use a variety of project and improvement initiative management tools and techniques.

The role will involve working alongside the frontline teams to implement change, in addition to managing stakeholders from around the business.

You can be based at any of the following Thames Water Sites – Ashford Common, Coppermills, Deephams, Brixton, Darenth, Epsom, Fobney, Central Reading offices, Farmoor.

Working Hours- Monday-Friday, 36 hours per week.

What you’ll be doing as a Water Efficiency & Optimisation Specialist

• Working alongside the frontline teams and our supply chain to implement optimisation and efficiency processes in the region.
• Provide insight to local and senior stakeholders based on sound data and research.
• Manage all relevant stakeholders to create a clear delivery plan, resolve blockers and provide progress updates.
• Support, coach, and guide field teams to create a culture of efficient delivery opportunities.
• Be a change advocate within Water, championing the transformation in how we optimise our systems and assets.
• Lead strategic discussions, such as future investment and sustainable system improvements.

What should you bring to the role?

• Strong track record of building internal & external relationships.
• Be a confident communicator who can work collaboratively.
• Have an analytical approach to problem identification and solving.
• Take ownership of any risk and issues until resolution.
• Preferably understand Source to Tap water operations.
• Preferably worked within an operational environment.
• Be confident in presenting data and project delivery plans.
• Flexibility in working area, some travel to the regional depots will be required regardless of base location.
• A full clean UK driver’s licence is essential, as is the use of a car for business purposes.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary between £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Car Allowance.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of 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.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

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.

Learn more about our purpose and values

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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

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

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.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

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.