Water Resources Analyst

We are looking for a Water Resources Analyst to join our Water Resources Team. This is a great opportunity for someone at the start of their career who wants to develop skills in data analysis, environmental science, and water resource management.

This role is ideal for graduates and early-career professionals, offering structured development, on-the-job training, and the chance to learn from experienced colleagues. You’ll be supported in building your technical skills, gaining exposure to real-world water resource challenges, and developing a strong foundation for a long-term career in the water industry.

In this role, you’ll help support the team in understanding water supply, monitoring environmental impacts, and contributing to important reports that help protect water resources and the environment.

What you’ll be doing as a Water Resources Analyst

• Help analyse how our water resource systems perform and support planning for future supply
• Work with data and models to understand risks such as drought and climate change
• Support the development of insights that inform key plans, including our Water Resources Management Plan and Drought Plan
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business and with external organisations such as the Environment Agency
• Help translate technical findings into clear, meaningful insights for a range of audiences
• Contribute to improving our modelling tools and approaches over time

 
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
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:

• A natural curiosity about how complex environmental and infrastructure systems work, and a desire to keep learning.
• Enjoy working with data, solving problems, and exploring how different pieces of information fit together.
• Some hands‑on experience with programming (e.g., Python, R, or similar) gained through your degree, personal projects, or early work experience.
• The ability to communicate ideas clearly and work well with others, even when tackling new or unfamiliar topics.

Extra qualities that would be a great fit for our team

• Some experience with modelling from university coursework, research projects, or early work experience.
• Basic familiarity with GIS tools and an interest in developing your skills further.
• A genuine interest in environmental, water, or infrastructure systems and how they interact.
• Any exposure, whether through modules, fieldwork, internships, or projects, to hydrology, groundwater, or climate‑related analysis.

 
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.

 
Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

Who are we?
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.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
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.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

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.

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.