Water Supply Energy Efficiency & Optimisation Specialist

This is a brilliant opportunity to join the London Water Operational Excellence team as a Water Supply Energy Optimisation & Efficiency Specialist.

The role will be accountable for delivering sustainable improvement of energy consumption across our London Water Supply System.

This is a 12-month secondment.

Whilst the portfolio of initiatives will be varied, you will deliver projects under the following programmes:

• System Optimisation – Delivering water through the most efficient routes from the abstraction point to the customer's tap.
• Spend-to-save targeted investment – Replacing or refurbishing our most inefficient assets.
• Pumping Station and Water Treatment Process Optimisation.

You will know what a good project delivery structure looks like and be able to use a variety of project and initiative management tools and techniques. The role will involve working alongside the frontline teams to implement change, in addition to managing stakeholders from around the business.

• Location – You can be based at any of the following Thames Water sites – Clear Water Court, Kemble, Farmoor, Fobney, Kiddlington, Highworth.
• Working Hours- Monday-Friday 36 hours per week, Hybrid.

What you’ll be doing as a Water Supply Energy Optimisation & Efficiency Specialist

• Working alongside multiple internal teams and our supply chain to implement energy optimisation and efficiency projects across the region.
• Provide insight to local and senior stakeholders based on sound data analytics and wider industry learning.
• Manage all relevant stakeholders to create a clear delivery plan, resolve blockers and provide progress updates.
• Provide analytics on energy usage of water supply assets. This could be used for budget planning, investment cases or efficiency tracking.
• Be a change advocate within Water, championing the transformation in optimising our systems and assets.
• Guide on strategic discussions, such as future investment and sustainable system improvements.

What should you bring to the role?

• Strong track record of building internal & external relationships.
• Be a confident communicator who can work well collaboratively.
• Good technical understanding of power/ energy usage across pumping assets.
• Knowledge of commercial and contractor management would be desirable.
• Have an analytical approach to problem identification and solving. Taking ownership of any blockers during project delivery.
• Preferably understand the Source to Tap water operations.
• Preferably worked within an operational environment.
• Be confident in presenting data and project delivery plans.
• Flexibility in working area, some travel to the regional depots will be required regardless of base location.
• A full clean UK driver’s licence is essential, as is the use of a car for business purposes.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary between £45,000 - £55,000 per annum depending on skills and experience + a car allowance on top.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• GymPass, a free fitness plan and access to several well-being apps for you and up to three family members as well as discounted plans nationwide.
• Cycle to work scheme, always on and up to £3,000 save money, get fit and help protect the environment.
• WeCare, a variety of health and wellbeing services for you and your family including up to 10 specialist counselling sessions, 24/7 access to a virtual GP, get fit programmes and access to a nutritionist.
• Benefits on Tap, access to discounts, cashback and instant vouchers.
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
• Ongoing performance development reviews to help you be your best and identify growth opportunities.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. 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.

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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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.