Leakage Improvement Specialist

We’re looking for a Leakage Improvement Specialist to join Thames Water on a 12-month fixed contract. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive improvements in Active Leakage Control. Reporting to the Leakage Strategy Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering strategic initiatives within the Locate element of the PALM (Prevent, Aware, Locate & Mend) model to help achieve Thames Water’s leakage reduction targets.

• Monday – Friday 36 hours per week.
• Reading - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB - (base location flexible to other Thames Water sites).

What will you be doing as a Leakage Improvement Specialist?

• Acting as ALC ( Active Leakage Control), Leakage SME working alongside the Leakage Transformation team to ensure strategy and approach towards active leakage control continues.
• Thorough understanding of Leakage operations in Thames, whilst maintaining a close view of wider industry initiatives. To ensure Thames Water remain at the forefront of the industry.
• Stakeholder management across all levels of the organisation.
• Interpret Leakage performance, whilst understanding the impact active leakage control activities are having towards delivering the PC targets.
• Supporting the delivery and implementation of Leakage change initiatives.

What should you bring to the role?

• The successful candidate will have developed key industry experience in leakage, with a specific focus on Active Leakage Control ways of working, techniques & technology.
• Can-do attitude, championing change across Leakage and passion for Continuous Improvement.
• Knowledge of hydraulic principles will also be required.
• Significant relevant industry experience in leading within a water network or leakage environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across a corporate business. Able to turn a complex challenge into a simple explanation for a senior audience.
• Strong communication skills are needed, and confidence when negotiating with internal and external stakeholders in this post.
• Fully competent at using Thames Leakage systems and reporting tools.
• Fully competent at using the appropriate company IT systems and office software.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering a salary between £48,000 and £52,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Car Allowance.
• 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.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, 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.