Water Operations Analyst: Network Reliability (1-Year FTC)

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday per year

Pension scheme (AON)

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Water Operations Analyst to support the safe operation of the South London clean water network. You will work with Systems Optimisation Engineers, Leakage teams and other colleagues to maintain reliable water supplies, manage pressure and respond to network issues.

Fixed-term contract for up to 1 year. The role emphasises data-driven problem solving, strong analytical skills and stakeholder communication, with some travel across the Thames Water area and a driving

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset and data-driven problem solving required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation.
• Good communication skills and stakeholder engagement.
• Willingness to learn and develop a long-term career in water operations.
• Engineering or science background advantageous or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigating pressure issues, customer complaints and network alarms, using data to understand problems and identify solutions.
• Supporting planned network isolations and optimisation projects.
• Assisting during unplanned and emergency events to minimise disruption to customers.
• Helping investigate longer-term network issues, including low pressure, low flows, resilience and network integrity.
• Making sure network activities follow the correct operational and risk-management procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Engineering/Science degree (advantage)

Job description

Thames Water is seeking a Water Operations Analyst to support the safe operation of the South London clean water network. You will work with Systems Optimisation Engineers, Leakage teams and other colleagues to maintain reliable water supplies, manage pressure and respond to network issues.

Fixed-term contract for up to 1 year. The role emphasises data-driven problem solving, strong analytical skills and stakeholder communication, with some travel across the Thames Water area and a driving