WRMP Demand Reduction Specialist

Thames Water; England; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK water utility provider is seeking a WRMP Demand Reduction Specialist to lead technical demand management efforts for the next Water Resource Management Plan (WRMP29). This role involves developing demand management programs, coordinating with internal stakeholders, and tracking delivery options. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, project coordination experience, and a background in the water industry. The position offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and a strong focus on sustainability.

Benefits

26 days holiday per year

Generous Pension Scheme

Access to health and well-being benefits

Performance-related pay plan

Qualifications

• Work experience coordinating technical projects.
• Experience in analysing data to make informed decisions.
• Proven capability to write technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop the demand management options programme for WRMP29.
• Produce demand management plan(s) for 2030 onwards.
• Manage necessary contractors/consultants to support the programme.

Skills

Coordination of technical projects

Analytical skills

Effective communication

IT proficiency

Teamwork

Confidence in data handling

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We have an exciting position within Thames Water’s Water Resources team, WRMP Demand Reduction Specialist – leading on the technical demand management workstream of our next Water Resource Management Plan, WRMP29.

The overall objective of the WRMP is to ensure we are not in a supply demand deficit to the year 2100 whilst meeting growth, and climate change impacts and providing environmental and drought protection improvements. The approach is provided to all water companies via regulator and government guidance, such as the Water Resources Planning Guidelines.

Key responsibilities

• Develop the demand management options programme for WRMP29, developing existing WRMP24 and new options benefits, costs and constraints.
• Produce demand management plan(s) for 2030 onwards for a range of scenarios.
• Maintain relationships with demand management internal stakeholders such as leakage, metering and water efficiency to inform demand management options.
• Work with internal stakeholders to set and agree long term demand reduction goals.
• Manage any necessary contractors/consultants needed to support the programme.
• Engage with the PR29 team to embed WRMP29 into the business plan.
• Present and communicate the developing plan to internal and external audiences.
• Represent Thames Water on the WRSE demand subgroup.
• Develop Thames Water’s demand management inputs to WRSE.
• Track delivery of the demand options in WRMP24 during AMP8 and provide the necessary in year reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain relationships with demand management stakeholders. (demand management strategy, leakage, metering and water efficiency) to track delivery of WRMP24 and inform future plans.
• Track delivery of the demand options in WRMP24 during AMP8 and provide the necessary in year reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain relationships with demand management stakeholders (demand management strategy, leakage, metering and water efficiency) to track delivery of WRMP24 and inform future plans.

Base Location: Hybrid working from our Reading office 2 days a week.

Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday–Friday (36 hours per week) – although part-time will also be considered.

This position is paying a salary of between £48,000 and £55,000 per annum based on experience.

Please note – interviews for this position will be held in early January 2026.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Work experience coordinating technical projects.
• Aptitude to work well within a team. (internal or external)
• Experience in analysing data and using insight from data to make decisions.
• Experience of working with internal and external resources and clients to achieve a successful conclusion.
• A resilient self‑starter and team player with the confidence to operate in a rapidly changing, challenging, and fast‑paced environment.
• Effective communicator with internal and external stakeholders.
• Must have good IT aptitude; be proficient in Office products, including Excel.
• Proven capability to write technical documentation.
• Confident handling of data, strong analytical skills.

Extra qualities that would be a great fit for our team

• Experience working in the water industry or working in a regulated sector.
• Awareness of the water system, from water catchment to customer tap, and a good understanding of the network part of the system and options available to maintain it, including leakage and customer usage.
• Experience in the management and supervision of external providers from a performance/budgetary perspective.
• Educated to degree level.

What’s in it for you?

Joining Thames Water means becoming part of a supportive, innovative team where your strategic vision makes a tangible difference. You'll play a vital role in creating sustainable water management strategies. Alongside career growth and professional recognition, you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary from £48,000 to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 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.
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets

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

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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

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.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, 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.