Hybrid - Langley Bus Park - Slough, Berks

Job title Metering Data Scientist Ref 42444 Division Retail Location Hybrid - Langley Bus Park - Slough, Berks Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Hours 36 hours per week Salary A Competitive salary from £53,000 per annum. Job grade B Closing date 26/09/2025

Thames Water is seeking a Metering Data Scientist to join our Smart Metering Operations Centre (SMOC) in an exciting new role. You’ll have the opportunity to work with data from over a million smart meters monitoring, supporting and creating processes to ensure accuracy, integrity, security and accessibility of data in upstream and downstream applications integrated to the Thames Water Meter data management system (MDMS).

What you’ll be doing as a Metering Data Scientist

As a Metering Data Scientist at Thames Water, you'll play a crucial role in the SMOC Meter Data Strategy and Insights team. Ensuring that the smart metering programme data processes and pipelines are working efficiently and accurately. Providing support to the SMOC and Digital IT teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Pipeline Management – Create and maintain robust data pipelines for reliable reporting.
• Data Analysis & Modelling – Identify trends, forecast water demand, and improve business processes. To align the metering programmes with the wider business priorities.
• Data Visualisation – Present insights clearly for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaboration – Work with analysts and stakeholders to translate business needs into action.
• Operability – Improving operational efficiency which will oversee end to end asset lifecycle.

As a Metering Data Scientist, you'll be at the heart of improving operational efficiency, ensuring the reliability of our Meter reporting systems, and driving continuous improvements in how Thames Water manages the metering data.

Base Location: Hybrid – Langley Bus Park -Slough, Berks

Hours: 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

What you should bring to the role

We’re looking for a curious and analytical problem solver who thrives on working with data/interfaces and delivering impactful insights. To succeed as a Metering Data Scientist, you’ll need:

• Strong data analytics and reporting experience, handling large datasets.
• Keen attention to data quality and accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and solve complex problems.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn.

Technical Skills:

• Degree or equivalent experience in data science, analytics, or a related field.
• Proven experience of creating and maintaining data pipelines.
• Experience of Advanced Excel, Azure Databricks, Advanced SQL, working knowledge of PowerBI, and exposure to GIS.
• GDPR awareness and compliance.
• Understanding and exposure to databases, interfaces, business systems and work force management solutions
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including DevOps.

What’s in it for you?

Alongside the chance to make a real impact by reducing water loss, protecting the environment, and ensuring a sustainable future, you’ll also enjoy:

• Competitive salary from £53,000 per annum.
• 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• 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

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.

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.