Water Resources Data Analyst

Do you have a thirst for progressing your career within the environment and water industry? If so, we have an amazing opportunity for a Water Resources Data Analyst to join our Water Resources Strategy team!  

What you'll do

Joining a dynamic team of professionals, your role will be central to the short and long-term planning of our water resources, as we seek to develop our next plans towards 2029.

Working in collaboration with the broader team, consultants and the West Country Water and Environment Group, the role will require you to analyse data and develop key technical planning components to support strategic plan delivery.

Depending on experience, and how that fits with the wider team, this may include:

• managing, maintaining and developing key technical workflows and models that feed into our long-term planning
• supporting technical workflows development on both supply and demand forecasting
• contributing to the sourcing, updating and maintenance of key planning datasets
• supporting the annual review process and reporting of key performance commitments, including leakage, per-capita consumption and leakage
• working with other team members in developing methodologies for version controlling and managing workflows
• regulatory reporting for our annual review process of the Water Resources Management Plan
• working collaboratively and effectively with other departments and regulators to ensure regulatory deliverables are completed on time and efficiently.

What you'll need

You will be required to have a sound understanding of IT systems and software, preferably with a background in water resources planning, the UK regulatory context for planning, or in one of the technical areas covered in the planning process, particularly in demand forecasting and environmental sustainability of licence reductions/hydrology.

Attention to detail and the ability to develop, maintain and execute workflows to provide sound evidence to support decision-making are essential.

• a degree in a relevant environmental or engineering subject
• demonstrable experience in data analysis in Excel, through dashboard development or through programming languages, including Python or R
• the ability to develop, follow and maintain procedures to ensure the accurate maintenance of technical workflows
• having good attention to detail and organisational skills to ensure reporting deadlines are met
• being methodical with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work using your own initiative.

Additional desirable requirements for the role include:

• experience in programming for undertaking data analysis, in particular with R or Python
• experience using GIS platforms (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, QGIS), including acting as administrator for user accounts, permissions, and data publishing
• familiarity with web mapping (ArcGIS Online)
• experience and understanding of the Water Resource Management Plan process
• experience of working in a regulatory environment – e.g. regulatory reporting and compliance
• application of AI agents (eg, in copilot) to support technical workflow development.

We don't expect you to cover all bases here! We're looking for a diligent, skilled and motivated individual who wants to build on their existing skill set in the next 5 years to help us develop our next round of plans.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us. 

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.