Risk Analyst

Closing Date

2026-08-28

Job title: Risk Analyst

Location:Hybrid –Sussex area (2/3 days a week in office)
Salary:£50,000+ benefits

Help Shape the Future of Wastewater Risk and Resilience

At Southern Water,we'recommitted to delivering resilient wastewater services that protect our customers, communities, and the environment.We'relooking for aRisk Analystto play a pivotal role in helping us understand, prioritise, and manage risk across our wastewater assets and operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of our Asset Management function, using data-driven insight to influence investment decisions, improve operational resilience, and support the delivery of our long-term performance commitments.

Working closely with colleagues from Asset Management, Operations, Engineering and Planning,you'llhelp create a clear picture of risk across our wastewater business and ensure investment is targeted where it delivers the greatest value and benefit.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Asset Risk & Resilience Analyst, you will:

• Analyse asset, operational, environmental, customer, and financial data toidentifycurrent and emerging risks across the wastewater network.

• Develop andmaintaina comprehensive view of wastewater asset risk, ensuring risks are accurately recorded,monitored, and tracked.

• Support key regulatory and investment planning frameworks, including theDrainage and Wastewater Management Plan (DWMP)andPR29submissions.

• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Asset Management, and Planning teams to improve risk identification, reporting, and management practices.

• Integrate reporting systems, operational intelligence, and subject matterexpertiseto provide a consistent and robust understanding of risk.

• Produce meaningful risk reports, dashboards, and performance insights for a variety of stakeholders, including senior leadership teams.

• Monitor trends andidentifyareas where performance may be outside agreed risk appetite levels.

• Support the prioritisation of investment programmes and mitigation activities based on risk, resilience, and value.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of risk methodologies, reporting frameworks, and analytical processes.

• Help drive better decision-making that improves customer outcomes, environmental performance, and asset resilience.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and turn it into actionable insights.

• Experience assessing, analysing, and communicating business, operational, or asset-related risks.

• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of deliverables.

• A proactive mindset with a focus onidentifyingopportunities for improvement and driving positive change.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.

• Strong communicationand stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively.

Desirable

• Experience within the water, wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, or other asset-intensive sectors.

• Knowledge of Power BI, SQL, Alteryx, or other data analysis and visualisation tools.

• Experience using asset management, risk management, or investment planning systems.

• Understanding of resilience planning, investment prioritisation, and regulatory performance frameworks.

• Familiarity with wastewater asset management and operational performance reporting.

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.

"At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need."

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.