Maintenance & Asset Data Lead

Are you passionate about data quality and asset management? We're looking for a Maintenance & Asset Data Lead to drive the governance, assurance, and continuous improvement of asset and work master data across SAP and GIS systems, helping to enhance operational performance across the business.

What you'll be doing as a Maintenance & Asset Data Lead

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of asset management information, lead strategic data initiatives, and ensure that master data underpins the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of services.

You'll take ownership of maintenance and asset master data - ensuring it is accurate, consistent, and valuable across the business. Drawing on your expertise in SAP and GIS data governance, you'll establish best practices, influence senior stakeholders, and drive measurable improvements in data quality and processes.

You will also play a key role in identifying opportunities to introduce automation and leverage emerging technologies to improve process efficiency, reduce manual effort, and strengthen data-driven ways of working across the organisation.

• Lead and deliver master data management (MDM) activities, driving data assurance and continuous quality improvement.
• Own and maintain the asset and work data model in SAP and GIS, including configuration and change approvals.
• Shape and implement MDM strategies to ensure alignment with business and operational needs.
• Provide expert advice and influence on data governance, standards, and effective planning.
• Manage workloads and provide leadership to analysts and advisors, mentoring and developing the team.
• Oversee data quality analysis, issue resolution, and stakeholder engagement across multiple functions.
• Build and embed a centre of excellence for MDM, aligned with organisational strategy and long-term goals.

Clearwater Court, Reading, RG1 8DB
. This is a hybrid role with 2 days per week (with occasional travel to other sites to meet key stakeholders).

36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

• In-depth knowledge of SAP or similar asset management systems. (e.g., Maximo)
• Proven ability to set and uphold data design standards, governance, and quality assurance.
• Strong track record in managing maintenance data, asset master data, and continuous improvement programmes.
• Background in utilities, oil & gas, or petrochemical industries, working with large and diverse asset bases.
• Skilled in leading projects and activities with a focus on delivery and measurable outcomes.
• Confident communicator who can translate technical concepts into clear, accessible language.
• Strong relationship-builder, able to collaborate effectively across all levels of the business.
• Experienced in developing, mentoring, and managing team members.
• Desirable Ability to leverage digital technologies and data tools (e.g. Azure Databricks, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate etc) to identify automation opportunities.

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 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.

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