Overview
As a GIS Analyst, you’ll play a key role in turning complex operational data into clear, actionable insight that directly impacts the performance of Thames Water’s Waste Water Regional Delivery teams. This is a highly analytical role where you’ll help shape decisions on asset performance, operational optimisation, and risk management. By combining advanced data modelling with close collaboration across operational teams, you’ll ensure that our assets are performing efficiently and in line with regulatory standards.
Please note internal title of the role: Performance and Risk Analyst.
Responsibilities
* Collaboration with delivery teams and other stakeholders across the company, sharing performance and risk insights to aid the delivery of asset health performance commitments.
* Maintain and deploy operational performance reports and regulatory reporting, to deliver accurate and trusted reports and insights, with appropriate commentary.
* Undertake performance and behavioural analysis on waste network assets, interpreting asset and operational data to identify performance trends and risk insights, and disseminate findings with appropriate visualisations and commentary.
* Develop and maintain geospatial asset risk models to create planned intervention work packs for operational delivery teams. Actively track the delivery and benefits of interventions against planned outcomes.
* Maintain existing data management processes, monitor key data quality metrics and proactively liaise with company-wide functional experts and data engineers to resolve any process failures or data quality issues.
Location and hours
Base Location: Clearwater Court, Reading – hybrid (minimum of 1 day in the office, usually Fridays).
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.
What you should bring to the role
* Strong geospatial analytical background, including experience with ESRI ArcGIS, Power BI, and FME, Excel.
* Knowledge of wastewater industry, capability in additional geospatial tools, analytical tools and data management (e.g. Python, SQL, Databricks, Azure Data Factory) will be beneficial.
* Proven ability to produce detailed management reports.
* High attention to detail with the ability to understand the wider business context.
* Strong communication skills and a self-driven approach to work.
* Excellent IT skills, including MS Office and relevant industry-specific tools.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary from £45,940 – £49,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
* 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
* Performance-related pay plan up to 10% of salary.
* Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
* Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
* Access to benefits to support health, wellbeing, and finances – including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.
About Thames Water
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.
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.
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