Job at a glance
Based in Hammersmith, this full-time Asset Planner post sits within Pertemps Thames Water, supporting the development and upkeep of plans that strengthen operational performance, resilience and environmental results. The successful candidate will take ownership of a wastewater system plan for London, shaping regulatory improvements and community outcomes. Core duties include analysing asset information, forecasting investment needs, and collaborating with engineering and operational colleagues to prioritise works.
Applicants should demonstrate strong analytical skills, familiarity with asset management principles, and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly. The position offers a salary between £46,000 and £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience. This role contributes directly to protecting natural resources and delivering lasting value for customers and the environment. We’re investing more than ever to build a sustainable future for our water systems and the environment.
In this exciting role, you’ll be at the forefront of that transformation - developing and maintaining asset plans that enhance operational performance, resilience and environmental outcomes. Your work will directly support our commitment to sustainability, ensuring our infrastructure meets both today’s needs and tomorrow’s challenges. With a focus on regulatory improvements and community impact, you’ll help shape a wastewater system that’s fit for the future.
Join us and play a vital role in protecting natural resources while delivering long-term value for our customers and the planet. What you’ll be doing as a Wastewater Asset Planner You will own the plan for one of our London systems and stay involved in the plans as they are delivered through the sponsorship model. Lead the development of integrated site plans by facilitating cross-functional collaboration, identifying interdependencies and determining the optimal sequencing of interventions.
Continuously update and maintain comprehensive site and system-level plans, adapting to project changes and reflecting evolving priorities across the asset lifecycle. Gather long-term strategic input from Asset Strategy to inform Price Review 29 planning and ensure alignment with future needs. Develop and prioritise projects for current and future 5-yearly Asset Management Periods (AMPs), incorporating engineering insights and defining technical scope for robust submissions to decision gates.
Create and manage system-wide plans across wastewater network, treatment and pumping—addressing capital maintenance, growth, enhancement, and quality goals. Deliver on Capital maintenance plans and efficient spend in relation to asset health and supporting our Outcome Delivery Incentives. Monitor and evaluate asset condition, maintenance standards and anticipated failure rates. Support external engagement activities, helping stakeholders understand and align with our strategic plans.
Base Location: Hybrid - Base location is flexible across the north London region Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday–Friday. (36 hours per week) What you should bring to the role: The essential criteria to help you succeed in this role are: Knowledge of asset management, engineering best practices and planning/forecasting. Confident communicator who builds strong relationships across teams and external stakeholders.
Analytical and confident with numbers, able to communicate complex ideas clearly and simply. Proactive, can influence across all levels and consider different views. Able to work flexibly across multiple workstreams, responding to changes in focus. Has a good understanding of risk management. Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring: Knowledgeable about wastewater systems and external impacts.
Professional membership of an engineering, environmental or asset management organisation is an advantage. Ideally, understand regulatory processes, such as price reviews or annual returns. What’s in it for you?