Performance & Risk Data Analyst in Reading

We’re looking for a Performance and Risk Data Analyst to join us and support the team in providing insight to our frontline teams, helping them meet Thames Water’s current and future challenges. This is a fixed-term contract for 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain data models that release intelligence and insight, enabling clear and accurate decision metrics that support the operation of our assets.
• Apply statistical modelling, data mining, innovative analytical tools, and advanced data visualisation techniques to identify trends and provide insight into asset performance and risk.
• Collaborate with operational teams and other stakeholders across the business, sharing performance and risk insights to support the consistent and efficient delivery of asset health performance commitments.
• Operate, maintain, and deploy operational performance reports to deliver accurate and trusted insights, with appropriate commentary, including ownership of regulatory reports.
• Undertake performance and behavioural analysis on waste network assets, interpreting asset and operational data to identify performance trends and risk insights, and share findings using clear visualisations and commentary.
• Use data insight and operational knowledge to create interventions for operational delivery teams, focusing on enhancing asset operation and reducing risk. Interventions are actively tracked to ensure timely delivery against planned outcomes.
• Maintain existing data management processes, monitor key data quality metrics, and proactively work with functional experts and data engineers to resolve process failures or data quality issues.
• Identify and propose new developments to improve processes and models.

What you should bring to the role

• Strong analytical background, with Excel, SQL, and Power BI essential.
• Experience with MS Access, Python, and Databricks would be advantageous.
• Solid relevant business and technical experience, ideally within utilities, engineering, or asset-based environments.
• Experience of producing detailed management reports.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to understand the wider context of analytical tasks.
• Good communication skills and a self-driven approach to work.
• Excellent IT skills, including relevant industry-specific tools and systems, as well as MS Office.

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 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, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers. We aim to build a better future for customers, communities, people and the planet. We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer adjustments if needed during the recruitment process.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.