Supply Strategy Analyst

Wessex Water Limited; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water supply company in the UK seeks an Analyst to support the development of water supply strategies. The role involves liaising with stakeholders, producing insightful reports, and analyzing data to influence business outcomes. Ideal candidates should have a degree in environmental science or engineering, and relevant industry experience is essential. Opportunities for career progression and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Benefits

Combined pension contribution up to 20%

Career progression opportunities

25 days holiday rising to 28

Healthcare package

Life assurance up to eight times salary

Electric car leasing

Referral fee for successful recruitment

Qualifications

• Experience in the water industry and understanding of supply legislation.
• Ability to collate and analyze data into insights.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of water supply strategies.
• Liaise with stakeholders to gather information and feedback.
• Produce reports to influence supply strategy.

Skills

Water industry experience

Data analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Self-organisation

Education

Degree in environmental science or engineering

Job description

You will support the development of robust strategies for all areas of water supply, helping to deliver key outcomes for the business and our customers.

What you’ll do

• Cover all areas of water supply strategy, including production site capability, supply network resilience, leakage, lead pipe replacement and smart metering.
• Support the development of strategy and business case documents for internal and external use, including contributing to our five‑yearly business plan, ensuring compliance with strategic outcomes and statutory regulations.
• Liaise with stakeholders across the business and externally to gather information, feedback and insight, developing relationships across departments and with other water companies.
• Produce reports and presentations communicating information clearly and concisely to influence supply strategy across the business.
• Keep up to date with industry trends, innovation and regulations relating to water supply.
• Take ownership of certain areas of supply strategy (dependent on experience).

What you’ll need

• Degree qualifying or equivalent in a relevant field (environmental, science or engineering).
• Water industry experience and a good understanding of water supply legislation, policy and practice.
• Good knowledge of the wider regulatory framework within which water companies operate.
• The ability to collate data from various sources, and analyse, challenge and transform it into valuable insight.
• The desire to investigate, analyse and innovate.
• Clear oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to influence a variety of stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently and be self‑organised.

What you’ll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20 %.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days’ holiday rising to 28 days with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top‑performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350‑acre former airfield into an award‑winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.
• YTL Construction UK – a top‑20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors.
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20 000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space.
• Plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.

Job Information

Seniority Level: Not applicable.

Employment Type: Full‑time.

Job Function: Analyst.

Industry: Utilities.