Water Network Optimisation Specialist

Thames Water Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday rising to 30

Performance-related pay

Generous Pension (AON)

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a System Optimisation Analyst to join our Reading-based team. You will work with engineers and operations to monitor network performance, analyse data, and drive improvements across the water network.

In this role you will investigate pressure issues, manage metered areas, support incident responses, and help ensure safe, reliable water supply for millions of customers. Hybrid working and a competitive benefits package are on offer.

Qualifications

• Awareness of hydraulic principles and transferable skills relevant to the water industry.
• The ability to communicate clearly and work confidently with different teams and stakeholders.
• An organised and practical approach to managing priorities and solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Investigate water pressure issues, customer complaints and network alerts, helping to find practical solutions.
• Monitor network performance and analyse data to identify issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage District Metered Area and District Meter availability, supporting action plans to meet performance targets.
• Support engineers with network improvement projects, maintenance activities and planned works.
• Help coordinate responses to unexpected network incidents, minimising disruption to customers and protecting water quality.
• Support risk assessments for activities affecting the clean water network.

Skills

Hydraulic principles

Clear communication

Organised approach

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Thames Water is seeking a System Optimisation Analyst to join our Reading-based team. You will work with engineers and operations to monitor network performance, analyse data, and drive improvements across the water network.

In this role you will investigate pressure issues, manage metered areas, support incident responses, and help ensure safe, reliable water supply for millions of customers. Hybrid working and a competitive benefits package are on offer.