Wessex Water

Are you looking for a meaningful placement opportunity? Do you have a strong interest in real-life implementation of data science and data engineering? Are you a capable quick learner? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you. 

We are looking into ways to analyse water quality parameters and develop machine learning models that could predict water quality issues. We will then be able to alert the public about ongoing and potential issues.

This project builds on our current river and coastal water quality work, where new devices are providing us with new data that we can use to develop better models.

What you'll do

• Develop a feature or a model using data science and data engineering services provided by the Microsoft Azure platform.
• Create dashboards as the presentation layer, using tools, such as PowerBI and Azure Data Explorer.
• Learn and follow professional development methodologies - you will benefit from the support of our team.

What you'll need

• Knowledge of Machine Learning and AI.
• Knowledge of Analytics and statistics. 
• Hands-on coding experience.
• Hands-on experience in data science and using data engineering tools, especially in Azure (beneficial). 
• The ability to learn new technologies and implement them.
• Strong logic and math skills.

What you'll receive

• Total pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West. The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support. 

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

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.

Sound interesting? Apply to start your application