Asset Planning Apprentice

Ready to kick-start your future in Asset Planning? 

Join us as a Level 4 Apprentice and make a real impact at the UK’s largest water and wastewater provider. You’ll gain hands-on experience, work alongside skilled professionals, and earn a respected Level 4 Asset Manager qualification. 
     
What you’ll be doing as an Asset Planning Apprentice:

• Assist in developing asset plans for treatment works, pumping stations, and networks in line with AMP8 priorities 

• Analyse asset performance data to identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities 

• Support capital maintenance planning and project prioritisation to meet regulatory and sustainability goals 

• Contribute to risk-based decision-making for asset interventions 

• Prepare reports and presentations using Microsoft Office and Thames Water’s asset management systems 

• Take part in site visits, inspections, and planning meetings 

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards   

Where you will work:  

Location: Clearwater Court, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8DB Hybrid   

Hours: 36 hours a week across four working days plus one off-the-job training day

Start date: September 2026  

Training and qualification: You’ll study with Teesside University, one of the UK’s leading Asset Management training providers. Your training will include modules delivered through weekly online tutorials, supported by pre-session learning materials such as recorded videos, lecture notes, and case studies. 

Qualification: Asset manager Level 4 Asset Management Standard- Certificate of Higher Education in Asset Management Included 

Duration: Permanent contract with a 24-month structured programme. 
  
What you should bring to the role: 

• GCSE Maths and English (grade 9-4 / A-C) or equivalent 

• 64 points from any combination of acceptable level 3 qualifications  

• Ability to travel to Thames Water sites throughout the programme  

 
What’s in it for you?  

• Excellent salary: £22,500 annum  

• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)  

• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets  

• Generous Pension Scheme through AON  

• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.  

Find out more about our benefits and perks  

Who are we?  

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.  

Learn more about our purpose and values  

Working at Thames Water  

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.  

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.  

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.  

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.  

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.  

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.