Network Analyst
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Job Description
Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.
Were looking for a proactive and analytical Network Analyst to join the team at our Intelligent Control Centre in Stepps. This role is all about using data and engineering know-how to support the real-time performance of our water and wastewater networks while keeping an eye on the long-term picture too.
Youll play a key role in making sure our networks are operating safely efficiently and sustainablyspotting issues before they become problems supporting our field teams during live events and working with planners and engineers to build more resilient systems for the future.
Right now the role is office-hours based. In future we may introduce shift working to support changing operational needsso were looking for someone with flexibility and a team-first mindset.
What youll do
Day to day youll be monitoring performance data across our water and wastewater networks looking for anomalies like bursts blockages or supply interruptions. Youll dig into the detail to understand whats going on using systems like telemetry SCADA and GIS to spot patterns and support operational decisions.
When incidents happen youll provide fast clear guidance to colleagues in the fieldhelping them respond quickly and effectively. Youll also support with escalations contributing valuable insight during time-critical events.
Youll create reports and dashboards that help drive improvements and collaborate with modellers engineers and planners to shape our long-term approach. Youll also take part in post-incident reviews and continuous improvement work sharing your knowledge and helping us learn from every event.
What youll need
Youll have a good understanding of water and/or wastewater networks. Whether your background is in the field in a control room or in a more analytical role what matters most is your ability to interpret operational data and make sound decisions under pressure.
Youll need confident analytical skills and the ability to get to the root of complex problems. Experience with systems like telemetry SCADA or GIS will definitely help but were just as interested in your ability to think critically and stay calm under pressure.
Youll also need to be a clear communicator able to work across different teams and functions and keen to deliver great outcomes for our customers and the environment.
An HNC HND or equivalent experience in engineering science or operations would be idealbut if youve got relevant skills and a strong appetite to learn wed love to hear from you.
Looking out for you
While the work we do is important we know its not the only thing that matters. Thats why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good work-life balance.
Youll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays). And you can even buy five more if you need a little extra time. You can also take paid time off to volunteer in your community.
When it comes to major life events we have family-friendly policies around adoption maternity and parental leave. And for the everyday We embrace flexible working.
For your future theres our pension (the know-what-youll-get-when-you-retire kind) as well as life assurance.
As for some nice extras You can expect an annual company bonus. Not to mention access to SW Splash handy rewards that can save you money on holidays bills and shopping.
The not-so-small print
This role will be a Grade 6. If youre new to Scottish Water youll join us on a starting salary of 33560. Performance-driven pay progression would then allow you to move through the range to a maximum of 44140.
If youre interested in this role or know someone else who might be - well be accepting applications until midnight on Tuesday 17th June 2025.
Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional and will be confirmed on completion of our pre-employment screening e.g. referencing criminal record checks license checks etc. Screening is conducted on our behalf by a third party and must be completed before your start date. Dont worry - well only start these checks once youve accepted an offer.
A few final things worth knowing
Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If youre interested in this job but dont tick all the boxes apply anyway! We hardly ever hire people who can do every part of a job from Day One. Everyone has a learning curve. So dont rule yourself out!
Let us know if there are any changes we can make to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best. Lots of our people have disabilities or neurodiverse conditions (including some of our recruiters!). Were also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events like menopause. Were very used to making adjustments so please dont be afraid to ask.
As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland its important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you dont already live here youll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.
Finally (finally!) candidates who havent submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You wont need to do anything. Your data will be automatically deleted.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
