Asset Lifecycle Standards Specialist

We are looking for a highly organised and driven individual to join the team, where you will be responsible for overseeing the creation, organisation, management, and maintenance of all documents related to asset lifecycle standards within the organisation. This includes ensuring that all technical documents are accessible, up-to-date, and comply with company guidelines.

This role also requires close coordination with engineering, procurement, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure the proper handling of asset documentation throughout its lifecycle.

What you’ll be doing as an Asset Lifecycle Standards Specialist

• Establish and maintain a centralised document management system for asset-related documentation (e.g., standards, drawings, manuals).
• Perform regular reviews of asset standards documents to verify that they are up-to-date and meet regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Work with Engineering discipline leads and SMEs to ensure all asset standards documents comply with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g. BS and ISO Standards).
• Support audits and inspections by ensuring that the necessary documentation is readily available and accurate.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the documentation management process, recommending and implementing new tools, technologies, or workflows to optimise document control and management.

Base location: This is a hybrid role and base location is flexible depending on the successful candidate; however, you will be expected to travel to sites across the Thames Valley for meetings when required.

Working hours: 36 hours

Necessary requirements for the role: Due to the nature of the role, a full and clean UK driving licence is required
 
What you should bring to the role

• Strong knowledge of document control processes and software (e.g., Documentum, SharePoint, Aconex).
• Familiarity with asset management standards, industry regulations, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with different teams and stakeholders.
• Confident interpreting and understanding complex technical documents
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and other document management tools.
• Higher education or experience in a related subject (HNC or equivalent)
• Experienced in document control or asset management documentation, preferably within an engineering or asset-heavy industry, is desirable.
• Professional certifications in document control or records management (e.g., Certified Document Control Professional (CDCP), ISO 9001) is desirable.

What’s in it for you?

This role provides ample opportunities for cross-functional growth, including experience in asset management, engineering documentation, and regulatory compliance.

• Competitive salary of up to £57,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Annual Leave of 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) 
• 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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, 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.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, 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.