Southern Water
Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.
Wastewater Solutions Data Analyst
Analyze wastewater data to improve performance, reduce pollution, and support sustainability.
Job Highlights
About the Role
This pivotal role leverages analytical expertise to reduce pollution, improve treatment efficiency, and ensure resilient, sustainable wastewater services. The analyst will collaborate across operations, engineering, and environmental teams to transform raw operational and telemetry data into actionable insights that drive improvements in water quality and regulatory compliance. The role forms part of Southern Water’s 24/7 incident support framework, ensuring rapid resolution of service issues. Employees are expected to participate in out‑of‑hours rotas as needed, reflecting the organisation’s dedication to delivering reliable water services to customers. • Develop dashboards, models, and reports that track treatment performance, network risk, and asset health. • Apply predictive analytics and simulation to forecast failures, optimise maintenance, and reduce pollution risk. • Collaborate with engineers, process scientists, and data teams to integrate insights into operational decision‑making. • Support digital transformation by embedding machine learning and automation into wastewater performance monitoring. • Drive continuous improvement in data quality, model accuracy, and environmental outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸dashboards
- ▸predictive analytics
- ▸machine learning
- ▸data quality
- ▸incident support
- ▸collaboration
What You Bring
The successful candidate will have strong experience in data analysis or business intelligence, proficiency in Python, SQL, and tools like Power BI, Alteryx or Databricks, and the ability to interpret complex operational or environmental datasets. They must demonstrate problem‑solving abilities, excellent communication to translate data into decisions, and a genuine interest in sustainability. Desirable experience includes machine learning, simulation, digital twin techniques, SCADA or telemetry data, and familiarity with wastewater treatment operations. • Strong experience in data analysis, BI, or operational insight. • Proficiency in Python, SQL, and analytics tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, or Databricks. • Ability to interpret and visualise complex operational or environmental datasets. • Strong problem‑solving skills to support solution identification and development. • Excellent communication skills – translating data into clear actions and decisions. • Knowledge of machine learning, simulation, or digital twin techniques. • Experience with SCADA, telemetry, or wastewater process data. • Familiarity with wastewater treatment operations or utility environments.
Requirements
- ▸python
- ▸sql
- ▸power bi
- ▸data analysis
- ▸problem solving
- ▸communication
Benefits
Southern Water is investing £7.8 bn between 2025‑30 to transform Britain’s water industry, focusing on resilience, sustainability and service excellence. Joining now offers the chance to influence strategic decisions, drive long‑term value, and work with a skilled leadership team committed to a generational shift in water services.
Work Environment
Hybrid