Water Resources Analyst in Reading

We are recruiting two Water Resources Analysts to strengthen our analytical, environmental and modelling capability within the Water Resources Team. These roles will play a critical part in monitoring water supply risk, developing an understanding of environmental impacts, supporting regulatory submissions, and providing robust evidence.

Across both roles, you will analyse hydrometric, operational, and environmental data to support Thames Water's long‑term goal of ensuring secure, sustainable water supplies while reducing abstraction impacts on vulnerable and iconic catchments. Each position has a slightly different technical focus—one centred on water resources system modelling and risk assessment, and the other on environmental impact assessments—but both contribute to protecting the environment and improving our understanding of water system behaviour.

The roles will deliver a wide range of analytical and modelling outputs, including groundwater monitoring rounds, Water Situation Reporting, Water Resources modelling, outage representation, assessment of abstraction licence reductions and production of regulatory reporting. They will also support high‑quality data management and the preparation of presentations to inform operational and strategic decision‑making.

Base location: Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB

Working pattern or hours: 36 hours, Mon- Fri, with a minimum of two days in the office per week.

What you should bring to the role:

• A degree in Environmental Science, Geography, Engineering or other related subject.
• Strong data analysis and data management capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills for analysis, QA and reporting.
• Experience with analytical coding tools such as Python and R.
• Ability to produce clear data visualisation and dashboards (e.g., Power BI).
• GIS skills for spatial data analysis and mapping.
• Knowledge of hydrology and surface water behaviour.
• Understanding of hydrogeology and groundwater systems.
• Experience with groundwater or environmental monitoring data.
• Ability to interpret and analyse technical and scientific reports.
• Awareness of environmental regulation, including the Water Framework Directive, and experience delivering impact assessments.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £38,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Annual Leave: 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 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 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. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

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.

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.

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.