OAM Asset Data Analyst

Closing Date

2026-09-04Job Title: OAM Asset Data Analyst

Location: Durrington, Worthing

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37

Salary: From £35,100 based on skills and experience

About the role: 

The purpose of the OAM (Operational Asset Management)  Asset Data Analyst role is to lead and drive improvements in Southern Water's asset data quality, ensuring asset information is trusted, governed and fit for operational and strategic decision making. 

The role will take ownership of key asset data improvement initiatives, with a particular focus on Below Ground assets. Working across Operational Asset Management, GIS and business stakeholders, the successful candidate will identify opportunities, define solutions and drive the delivery of sustainable improvements that strengthen the relationship between Maximo and GIS. 

This role is not solely focused on analysis. It requires someone who can influence stakeholders, challenge existing practices and act as a catalyst for continuous improvement in asset data management. 

What you will be responsible for: 

 The OAM Asset Data Analyst will act as a subject matter expert for asset master data and will be accountable for identifying, prioritising and driving asset data improvements across Southern Water. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Leading initiatives to improve the quality, completeness and integrity of Below Ground asset and location data across Maximo and GIS. 

• Acting as the primary liaison between OAM and GIS teams to define and maintain an integrated asset and location data model and management of change process. 

• Identifying data quality risks, root causes and improvement opportunities, then developing and driving corrective actions through to implementation. 

• Establishing and monitoring asset data quality measures, reporting performance trends and driving accountability with business stakeholders. 

• Shaping and influencing business processes to improve the capture, maintenance and governance of asset data at source. 

• Driving adoption of Maximo asset data products, including Asset Data Manager, Asset Templates, Condition Monitoring and Safety Plans. 

• Leading analysis activities associated with data migration, enrichment and transformation to support Maximo and future business requirements. 

• Collaborating with operational, engineering, GIS and digital teams to ensure asset data supports operational efficiency, regulatory compliance and investment planning. 

• Using data storytelling and visualisation techniques to communicate insights, influence decisions and secure stakeholder buy-in for improvement initiatives. 

What success looks like:

In your first 12 months you will: 

• Deliver measurable improvements in asset data quality across Maximo and GIS. 

• Strengthen governance and management of change processes between asset and spatial data systems. 

• Develop trusted reporting and insights that drive business decisions. 

• Build strong relationships with operational, engineering and GIS stakeholders and become the recognised expert for asset data quality improvements. 

What you’ll bring to the role: 

 Skills & Competencies 

• Self-starter who takes ownership and drives outcomes with minimal supervision. 

• Able to influence stakeholders across multiple business functions and levels of seniority. 

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable improvements. 

• Comfortable challenging existing processes and working practices where data quality can be improved. 

• Able to lead complex workstreams from concept through to delivery. 

• Strong communication and data storytelling skills, able to translate technical findings into business outcomes. 

• Passionate about improving asset information and realising the value of high-quality data.  

Knowledge: 

• Strong understanding of Enterprise Asset Management principles and asset master data. 

• Experience working with Maximo or other Enterprise Asset Management systems. 

• Understanding of GIS principles, spatial data and asset-location relationships. 

• Knowledge of data governance, data quality management and master data management. 

• Experience developing data standards, controls and improvement frameworks  

Qualifications: 

Essential 

• Proven experience working as an Asset Analyst or similar 

Desirable 

• Prior experience in a utility or water company 

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation

"Our mission is to protect and enhance life through water—and we need passionate people to help us achieve it. If you’re inspired by our purpose and believe you can contribute, apply today. You don’t need to meet every criterion; what matters most is your drive to make a difference."

If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- Introduce Yourself)

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic.

If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Additional information:

In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre‑employment checks, including security vetting.

Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment.

Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.