MDM Analyst (Engineering) 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.

The position is offered on a fixed-term contract 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.

Base location: Reading, Clearwater Court. This is a hybrid role, with 2 days per week based in the office and 3 days working remotely.

What you should bring to the role:

• A solid engineering background, electrical, mechanical, or similar, enabling you to understand and interpret technical asset information.
• Proven experience working with asset data in SAP, including asset or master data, or a comparable enterprise asset management system.
• 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.

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. 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.

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.

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.