Performance analyst - Energy & Carbon

Our people are what makes Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. We’re a team of over 10,000 people with a purpose to deliver one of life’s essentials. We do it all while thriving in our unique culture and making a lasting difference to our planet, society, and careers.  

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Innovation Technical Team Lead to join our team. This role is integral to our Asset Intelligence and Innovation capability, which is crucial for identifying root causes and solutions to challenges that are critical to achieving our strategic objectives. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future direction of the water sector through innovation and technology.

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT


Are you passionate about using data to drive environmental performance and support the journey to Net Zero? We're looking for a Performance Analyst – Performance & Carbon to join our Asset Intelligence & Innovation team, helping us better understand, monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across our wastewater and sludge treatment operations.

In this role, you'll turn complex operational and environmental data into actionable insights, supporting carbon reporting, performance monitoring, forecasting and continuous improvement activities. Working with a range of stakeholders across operations, engineering and scientific teams, you'll help improve data quality, develop reporting tools and dashboards, and contribute to innovative projects that support emissions reduction.

This is a sector leading net zero programme with the opportunity to break new ground in the journey to decarbonise the water sector.

What you'll be doing

• Analysing operational and environmental data to identify trends, risks and opportunities
• Producing performance reporting, forecasting and insight to support business decision-making
• Developing dashboards and visualisation tools using platforms such as Power BI and Excel
• Supporting carbon and emissions reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and transparency
• Monitoring data quality and investigating anomalies to improve confidence in reporting
• Working with operational and technical teams to identify opportunities for performance improvement
• Supporting trials, projects and initiatives focused on carbon reduction and operational efficiency

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

 

• Experience analysing and interpreting complex datasets to generate meaningful insights
• Strong skills in Excel, Power BI, Python or similar analytical tools
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to a range of stakeholders
• Experience in performance reporting, business intelligence, data analytics or environmental performance
• A collaborative approach with a passion for continuous improvement

Desirable

• Knowledge of carbon, sustainability or greenhouse gas reporting
• Experience of environmental monitoring, process optimisation or operational performance improvement
• Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Data Science or a related discipline
  
  

Join us and play a key role in supporting Severn Trent's Net Zero ambitions while helping shape the future of environmental performance and carbon management.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU 

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)  
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 of base salary per annum based on company performance)  
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)  
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate  
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’  
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers  
• Family friendly policies  
• Two volunteering days per year  

LET’S GO


We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.