Asset Planning Apprentice

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing asset plans for treatment works, pumping stations, and networks in line with AMP8 priorities.
• Analyse asset performance data to identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Support capital maintenance planning and project prioritisation to meet regulatory and sustainability goals.
• Contribute to risk‑based decision‑making for asset interventions.
• Prepare reports and presentations using Microsoft Office and Thames Water's asset management systems.
• Take part in site visits, inspections, and planning meetings.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.

Qualification:

Asset manager Level 4 Asset Management Standard - Certificate of Higher Education in Asset Management Included.

What you should bring to the role:

• GCSE Maths and English (grade 9-4 / A-C) or equivalent.
• 64 points from any combination of acceptable level 3 qualifications.
• Ability to travel to Thames Water sites throughout the programme.

Duration:
Permanent contract with a 24‑month structured programme.

Join us as a Level 4 Apprentice and make a real impact at the UK's largest water and wastewater provider. You'll gain hands‑on experience, work alongside skilled professionals, and earn a respected Level 4 Asset Manager qualification. Training will be delivered through weekly online tutorials, supported by pre‑session learning materials such as recorded videos, lecture notes, and case studies. You will study with Teesside University, one of the UK's leading Asset Management training providers.

• Excellent salary: £22,500 per annum.
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to a wide range of benefits including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
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