Overview
Thames Water is seeking a Metering Data Scientist to join our Smart Metering Operations Centre (SMOC) in an exciting new role. You40ll work with data from over a million smart meters, monitoring, supporting and creating processes to ensure accuracy, integrity, security and accessibility of data in upstream and downstream applications integrated to the Thames Water Meter data management system (MDMS).
What you'40ll be doing as a Metering Data Scientist
As a Metering Data Scientist at Thames Water, you'40ll play a crucial role in the SMOC Meter Data Strategy and Insights team. You will help ensure that the smart metering programme data processes and pipelines are working efficiently and accurately, and you will provide support to the SMOC and Digital IT teams.
* Pipeline Management - Create and maintain robust data pipelines for reliable reporting.
* Data Analysis & Modelling - Identify trends, forecast water demand, and improve business processes. Align the metering programmes with the wider business priorities.
* Data Visualisation - Present insights clearly for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
* Collaboration - Work with analysts and stakeholders to translate business needs into action.
* Operability - Improve operational efficiency and oversee end-to-end asset lifecycle.
As a Metering Data Scientist, you'40ll be at the heart of improving operational efficiency, ensuring the reliability of our Meter reporting systems, and driving continuous improvements in how Thames Water manages the metering data.
Base Location: Hybrid - Langley Bus Park - Slough, Berks
Hours: 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
What you should bring to the role
We'40re looking for a curious and analytical problem solver who thrives on working with data/interfaces and delivering impactful insights. To succeed as a Metering Data Scientist, you'40ll need:
Essential Skills
* Strong data analytics and reporting experience, handling large datasets.
* Keen attention to data quality and accuracy.
* Ability to collaborate effectively and solve complex problems.
* Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn.
Technical Skills
* Degree or equivalent experience in data science, analytics, or a related field.
* Proven experience of creating and maintaining data pipelines.
* Experience of Advanced Excel, Azure Databricks, Advanced SQL, working knowledge of PowerBI, and exposure to GIS.
* GDPR awareness and compliance.
Desirable
* Understanding and exposure to databases, interfaces, business systems and work force management solutions
* Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including DevOps.
What's in it for you?
Alongside the chance to make a real impact by reducing water loss, protecting the environment, and ensuring a sustainable future, you'40ll also enjoy:
* Competitive salary from £53,000 per annum.
* 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
* Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
* Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
* Access to benefits to support health, wellbeing and finances, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
* Find out more about our benefits and perks.
Who are we?
We'40re 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'40s a big job and we'40ve 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
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'40ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
If you'40re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people'40s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we'40ll 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'40re 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'40s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we'40re here to help and support.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'40ll 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'40s 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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