Water Network Optimization Analyst

Thames Water Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 26 days + bank hol

Performance-related pay

Generous Pension Scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Water Operations Analyst to support the safe, efficient operation of our clean water network from Ashford. You will work closely with Systems Optimisation Engineers, Leakage teams and colleagues across the business to maintain reliable supplies, manage pressure and respond quickly when issues arise.

In this hands-on role you will investigate pressure events and customer concerns, support planned isolations and emergency responses, and help address longer-term network

Qualifications

• A technical degree or equivalent practical experience is preferred.
• Interest in hydraulic systems and clean water operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication skills with stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn and develop a long-term career in water industry.

Responsibilities

• Investigate pressure issues, alarms and customer complaints using data.
• Support planned network isolations and optimisation projects.
• Assist during unplanned events to minimise disruption.
• Help investigate long-term network issues like low pressure and resilience.
• Ensure network activities follow operational and risk-management procedures.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Water networks

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Proactive learning

Education

Technical degree in engineering or science

Job description

Thames Water is seeking a Water Operations Analyst to support the safe, efficient operation of our clean water network from Ashford. You will work closely with Systems Optimisation Engineers, Leakage teams and colleagues across the business to maintain reliable supplies, manage pressure and respond quickly when issues arise.

In this hands-on role you will investigate pressure events and customer concerns, support planned isolations and emergency responses, and help address longer-term network