Asset Planner (London)

41511

£56,710 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Hampton, Greater London

Engineering And Technical

Posted 5 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

In this exciting role, you will be accountable for creating and maintaining asset plans for each site and water supply system (or STW catchment in Waste) for the current AMP and for future planning periods. The site and system-based plans will focus on how we can improve operational performance, resilience, asset health and new environment/ regulatory improvements whilst considering community and stakeholder requirements. 

What you’ll be doing as an Asset Planner
You will own the plan for your sites and systems and stay involved in the plans as they are delivered through the sponsorship model. 

Key responsibilities:
  • Lead the development of integrated site plans by facilitating cross-functional collaboration, identifying interdependencies, and determining the optimal sequencing of interventions.
  • Continuously update and maintain comprehensive site and system-level plans, adapting to project changes and reflecting evolving priorities across the asset lifecycle.
  • Gather long-term strategic input from Asset Strategy to inform PR29 planning and ensure alignment with future needs.
  • Develop and prioritise projects for the AMP, incorporating engineering insights and defining technical scope for robust SG0 submissions.
  • Create and manage system-wide plans across abstraction, treatment, storage, pumping, and sludge assets—addressing capital maintenance, growth, enhancement, and quality goals.
  • Deliver on Capital maintenance plans and the efficient spend in relation to asset health and supporting ODI's.
  • Monitor and evaluate asset condition, maintenance standards and anticipated failure rates.
  • Support external engagement activities, helping stakeholders understand and align with our strategic plans.
Base Location: Base location is flexible across multiple Thames Water sites

Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday–Friday (36 hours per week)

What you should bring to the role
  • Strong knowledge of asset management, engineering best practices, and planning/forecasting.
  • Confident with numbers and skilled in MS Office.
  • Can communicate complex ideas clearly and simply.
  • Builds strong relationships across teams and external stakeholders.
  • Has a good understanding of regulatory processes, such as price reviews or annual returns.
  • Knowledgeable about water and wastewater systems and external impacts.
  • Influences across all levels and considers different views.
  • Able to work flexibly across multiple workstreams, responding to changes in focus.
  • Have a good understanding of risk management.
  • Professional membership of an engineering, environmental or asset management organisation is an advantage.
What’s in it for you?
  • Competitive up to £56,710 per annum depending on experience
  • Annual Leave -26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) 
  • Generous Pension Scheme through AON
  • Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, 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

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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, 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.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, 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.