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South West Water keeps the South West flowing with safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services across some of the UK’s most stunning landscapes.

We’re proud to be part of Pennon Group, a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals? As well as lowering our carbon footprint, we’re working with partners to plant 300,000 trees, restore peatlands and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.

Whether you’re starting out or seeking a new challenge, our scale and ambition create opportunities for you to shape your own career.

Ready to make a splash? Join our team today.

We’re looking for a Water Loss Field Analyst to join our high-performing Drinking Water Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in reducing water loss and helping us meet our ambitious targets.

In this role, you’ll analyse data, identify leakage trends, and support operational teams with high-quality insights that drive performance and efficiency. Your work will directly contribute to improving how we manage water resources for the future.

What you'll be doing:

• Analyse acoustic logging, flow, and pressure data to identify leakage opportunities

• Monitor DMA (District Metered Area) performance and highlight risks and trends

• Produce accurate, timely field packs for operational teams

• Review and maintain leakage datasets to ensure consistency and auditability

• Collaborate with planning and repair teams to prioritise work effectively

• Support work planning, resource allocation, and activity tracking

• Update GIS systems and maintain accurate asset records

• Identify areas of unaccounted-for water using water balance analysis

• Ensure all work complies with health & safety and company procedures

• Participate in standby rota in line with operational requirements

What we are looking for:

Skills & Experience

• Further education (A Level, NVQ, ONC/HNC, or equivalent) in a relevant subject is desirable

• Experience analysing and interpreting data to inform decisions

• Strong IT skills, with the ability to handle and interpret multiple data sources

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to prioritise work and manage time effectively

• Experience working as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience in the water industry, particularly leakage detection or management

• Knowledge of DMA operations, water balance, and leakage best practices

• Familiarity with GIS systems and hydraulic/pressure principles

What's in it for you:

We know our people drive our success — so we’re committed to offering an excellent range of benefits, including:

• Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays

• Discretionary bonus

• Competitive contributory pension

• Share-save scheme

• Health benefits & wellbeing support programmes

• Group discounts

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Financial support services

• Development and training opportunities
  … and much more!

Closing Date: 29th May 2026

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

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