Junior Data Analyst - Water Leakage

RPS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior Data Analyst to join their West Wales AS&I team. The role involves developing insights from client data, supporting engineering teams, and ensuring high standards of safety. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in Power BI, and excellent communication abilities are essential. This position offers opportunities for personal growth and career development within a supportive and flexible working environment.

Benefits

Personal development plan

Flexible working

Agile office spaces

Qualifications

• Good understanding of computer software packages.
• Ability to interpret water network schematics.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and publish Power BI reports.
• Use data analysis to identify trends and patterns.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver insights.

Skills

Power BI

Data analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

GIS software

Tools

Microsoft software

Water Network schematics

Job description

Overview

RPS Tetra Tech is seeking a Junior Data Analyst to join our growing and vibrant West Wales AS&I team, supporting data-driven project delivery for a range of clients. This is a key opportunity to contribute to impactful transformation initiatives through intuitive, interactive, and strategic data solutions.

About the Team

The RPS Asset, Surveying, and Inspection (AS&I) team provides industry‑leading services to the UK Water Industry. Our employees support Water Networks, Drainage, Surveying, Leakage Consultancy, Water Resources, and Efficiency. We analyse complex data to deliver pragmatic solutions, including reducing water leakage, preventing flooding, and combating pollution in local communities.

Our Welsh Water asset management and delivery professionals develop and deliver industry‑leading solutions in flooding, pollution, water quality and leakage. We find and repair leaks on the network to minimise water wastage, which benefits Welsh Water customers and the environment.

About You

As a key member of the AS&I business, you will work as a Junior Data Analyst, crucial to our strategic priorities – delivering superior work for clients by providing excellent customer service and executing complex operational tasks. Whether you are just starting or taking the next step, this role offers an opportunity to progress with RPS.

Your day will focus on unlocking the value of client data: design, build, and optimise business‑intelligence reports and dashboards that enable smart decision‑making. You will work across diverse digital projects and corporate applications, delivering new insights and enhancing existing systems.

The role also involves putting data into action and supporting engineering teams on site. You will report to the Contract Supervisor, be responsible for training and mentoring leakage staff, and help deliver leakage reduction and performance within West Wales. Approximately 50% of the time will be spent in the office and the remainder on site. Flexibility is required: weekends, evenings, and overtime as needed. You will also travel to different locations and work outdoors, rain or shine.

Your Responsibilities

• Adept at developing, publishing, and scheduling Power BI reports as per business requirements.
• Using exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and outliers.
• Mining data from software applications used for investigations, reporting, metrics, and trending.
• Proficient at inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and analysing raw data to discover useful information, inform conclusions, and support effective decision‑making.
• Responsible for designing and building scalable data models and enabling advanced analytic capabilities that provide meaningful business value through easy‑to‑understand visualisations.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders to deliver relevant insights based on identified business requirements.
• Working independently through unstructured tasks.
• Strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ensuring Health & Safety is maintained and upholding RPS Company Policies at all times.
• Undertaking training and completing individual training matrix/plan.
• Assessing and ensuring good leakage practice is always adhered to and reported.
• Working closely with under‑achieving staff to ensure targets are achieved and maintained.
• Attending client meetings when required.
• Trialling new equipment and producing detailed reports.
• Forming and maintaining excellent working relationships with colleagues, other contractors, and clients.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Good understanding and demonstrable working knowledge of computer software packages (Microsoft, GIS, and specific technical programs).
• A track record of training and delivery.
• Ability to interpret and understand water network schematics and plans to a high standard.
• Extensive knowledge of Water Network Hydraulics, Leakage Detection Techniques, Monitoring and reporting of Leakage Levels, and other issues associated with the Clean Water Industry.
• Excellent working knowledge of leakage delivery.
• Ability to quickly learn new theories, techniques, and working methods and deliver to leakage staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enable effective communication with internal and external colleagues, contractors, technical specialists, consultants, and senior managers.
• Well‑organised with the ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage conflicting deadlines while maintaining high standards.
• Enjoys working as a team with a flexible, "can‑do" attitude, and a cooperative approach to giving and receiving help.

Health and Safety

• Moving heavy items including inspection chamber covers.
• Working in all weather conditions (including night work).
• May be required to work in confined spaces and on highways.
• Mandatory drug and alcohol tests and DBS check will be undertaken.

What’s in it for you?

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway put you in the driving seat of your career, and you’ll be supported to go wherever you want to go. A career here is far from ordinary – you’re part of the solution, not a number.

Why RPS?

We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. Flexible working, agile office spaces, and a hybrid model are standard, allowing you to balance client needs with personal well‑being.

About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

RPS, part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, is a global firm that defines, designs, and manages projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. With 28,000 staff across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised, resource‑scarce world.

As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market‑leading development and project opportunities, supporting growth while addressing meaningful challenges.

Kickstart your adventure with endless possibilities within AS&I!

What happens next?

If we feel you are a good match, we will contact you to arrange a competency interview. If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered. Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.

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