Science jobs in United Kingdom

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.

• 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).

• 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.

• 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.

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.

Seniority Level: Not applicable.

Employment Type: Full‑time.

Job Function: Analyst.

Industry: Utilities.