Engineering Master Data Management Analyst in Reading

This role sits at the intersection of data analysis and engineering, with a strong focus on asset and equipment data. You’ll be responsible for analysing, maintaining and improving asset data held in SAP, working closely with engineering teams to ensure the data accurately reflects the equipment in use. A solid data analyst background combined with an engineering or mechanical background is essential, as you’ll need to understand the assets themselves and the conversations happening around them.

We have 2 roles available: one permanent and one fixed-term. The fixed-term position is offered for 9–12 months, with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent.

What you’ll be doing as a MDM Analyst:

• Managing, analysing and maintaining asset and equipment master data in SAP.
• Working closely with engineers to understand equipment structures, specifications and data requirements.
• Ensuring asset data supports maintenance planning, reliability and operational decision-making.
• Identifying data quality issues and translating engineering needs into clear data standards.
• Supporting data governance, documentation and continuous improvement of asset data processes.

These are hybrid roles, with 2 days per week based in the office and 3 days working remotely.

What you should bring to the role:

• Proven experience working with asset data in SAP, including asset or master data, or a comparable enterprise asset management system.
• An engineering background, electrical, mechanical, or similar, enabling you to understand and interpret technical asset information.
• Experience working in an asset-intensive environment, ideally utilities or infrastructure, with an understanding of the asset life cycle and the importance of an accurate asset register.
• Familiarity with typical water industry assets such as pumping stations, treatment works, networks, valves, meters, and associated electrical and mechanical equipment would be advantageous.

What’s in it for you?

• This role will be paid up to £50,000 per annum, depending on skills and 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 yourself 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.

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.

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.