Hybrid - Ashford Common (WTW) - TW15 1RU, Hybrid - Brixton (WTW), Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB, Hybrid - Coppermills (WTW) - E17 7HE, Hybrid - Darenth (WTW) - DA2 7SR, Hybrid - Deephams (STW) - N9 0BA, Hybrid - Farmoor (WTW), Hybrid - Fobney (WTW) - RG2 0SF
Job title Water Efficiency & Optimisation Specialist Ref 40838 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Hybrid - Ashford Common (WTW) - TW15 1RU, Hybrid - Brixton (WTW), Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB, Hybrid - Coppermills (WTW) - E17 7HE, Hybrid - Darenth (WTW) - DA2 7SR, Hybrid - Deephams (STW) - N9 0BA, Hybrid - Farmoor (WTW), Hybrid - Fobney (WTW) - RG2 0SF Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 36 hours per week Salary Offering a salary between £45,000 - £55,000 per annum depending on skills and experience. Job grade B Closing date 20/05/2025
We have an opportunity for you to join Thames Water as a Water Efficiency & Optimisation Specialist!
The role will be accountable for delivering sustainable improvements across London and the Thames Valley.
You will know what a good project delivery structure looks like and be able to use a variety of project and improvement initiative management tools and techniques.
The role will involve working alongside the frontline teams to implement change, in addition to managing stakeholders from around the business.
You can be based at any of the following Thames Water Sites – Ashford Common, Coppermills, Deephams, Brixton, Darenth, Epsom, Fobney, Central Reading offices, Farmoor.
Working Hours- Monday-Friday, 36 hours per week.
What you’ll be doing as a Water Efficiency & Optimisation Specialist
* Working alongside the frontline teams and our supply chain to implement optimisation and efficiency processes in the region.
* Provide insight to local and senior stakeholders based on sound data and research.
* Manage all relevant stakeholders to create a clear delivery plan, resolve blockers and provide progress updates.
* Support, coach, and guide field teams to create a culture of efficient delivery opportunities.
* Be a change advocate within Water, championing the transformation in how we optimise our systems and assets.
* Lead strategic discussions, such as future investment and sustainable system improvements.
What should you bring to the role?
* Strong track record of building internal & external relationships.
* Be a confident communicator who can work collaboratively.
* Have an analytical approach to problem identification and solving.
* Take ownership of any risk and issues until resolution.
* Preferably understand Source to Tap water operations.
* Preferably worked within an operational environment.
* Be confident in presenting data and project delivery plans.
* Flexibility in working area, some travel to the regional depots will be required regardless of base location.
* A full clean UK driver’s licence is essential, as is the use of a car for business purposes.
What’s in it for you?
* Offering a salary between £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
* Annual Leave - 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.
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.
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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.
So, 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.
Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, 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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