Job Description
Who are we?
Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.
Thames Water is the UK's largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing.
At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so our business is always open.
What you'll be doing
This is a part-time role in the wastewater Systems Planning Team, working 3 days a week. The system planning team are focused on building medium- and long-term system plans for our wastewater network and treatment assets. We ensure that our systems can perform as they need to now, and in the future, taking into consideration population growth, climate change and asset health. We also strive to reduce the environmental impact that our systems have, by addressing flooding and pollution and minimising discharges into the environment.
Working in a collaborative team, you will be responsible for:
- Updating and maintaining regional-based System Plans to meet customer, stakeholder, regulator and strategic requirements.
- Preparing and delivering System Reviews to operational and other internal stakeholders who manage the sewer network, pumping stations and treatment works.
- Identifying system design capability in terms of capital and operational expenditure as well as system risk and performance.
- Contributing to the development of Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans (DWMP's).
- Providing technical information in a way that our customers and stakeholders understand.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to clearly interact with our customers and stakeholders
- Deliver exceptional service through an enthusiastic and positive approach, taking accountability for your role whilst working accurately and flexibly within a busy team
- Be knowledgeable in asset management techniques and understand the regulatory framework Thames Water operates in
- Have a good understanding of wastewater treatment and sludge assets as this role will have a focus on Mogden STW
- Have a tertiary qualification in either asset management, engineering, science, or environmental management
Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days (full-time equivalent) holiday per year increasing to 30 (full-time equivalent) with the length of service and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
Thames Water is a dynamic, rewarding and diverse place to work, with opportunities around every corner. If you join our team, you'll enjoy a fulfilling career and flexible working arrangements.
We're also proud to embrace and promote diversity and believe that creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve will help us to thrive. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Find out more about working at Thames Water
We deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive. This means, when a crisis happens, we all rally round 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, meet colleagues and a earn bit of extra money along the way.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is so we can manage all the applications properly and give candidates a positive experience. Once closed, we can't consider any further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.