If you are currently studying an engineering course and you have a keen interest in data science, we have a great placement student opportunity for you.
Based at our award-winning office in Bath, this position offers the chance to gain an in-depth knowledge of the water industry. You will be given the appropriate training needed to perform the role.
This placement will be for a period of 12 months from July, August or September 2025 (to be agreed upon with the successful applicant).
If you're interested in the post, please submit your CV along with a cover letter explaining your interest in the role and the water industry.
What you'll do
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Operations department as placement students in our Sewerage Asset Reliability Team. You will help us develop data science analytical tools to reduce the likelihood and impact of the escape of sewage into the environment. You will gain a practical understanding of sewerage infrastructure and use a large number of monitoring loggers to provide real-time data back to our systems. The placement will help develop analytics such as: burst detection monitoring (flow and pressure data on pumping systems) event duration monitoring (level data on the sewer network and at sewage pumping stations) energy data for pumps and other mechanical assets time-series data (eg, run-stop signals for pumps and level data) webcams/AI analysis of images. You will continue the excellent work of past placement students, developing ways to analyse the data using Amulet, Python, Excel, Qlikview. You will look at options with machine-based learning or set upper and lower thresholds to help us understand the real risk to the sewerage network, as well as alerting us of any potential discharge. What you'll need
We are looking for undergraduates in the second or third year of a BEng, MEng, MSc or BSc degree course, seeking an industrial placement that contains a strong maths or engineering bias. An aptitude for data science and analytics is essential. To be considered, you will have: an A or A* in maths and science at A level or equivalent excellent analytical skills the ability to manage large amounts of data the ability to relate data to the physical equipment and processes a high-level proficiency in the use of Excel a good team player a good communicator an interest in the water industry. What you'll receive
Total pension contributions up to 20%. Career progression and professional development opportunities. 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service. The opportunity to buy up to 10 days' holiday and sell up to five every year. A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs. Life assurance of up to eight times your salary. A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary. Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers. One paid volunteering day each year. Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements. An interactive health and wellbeing platform. Support from mental health first aiders. A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us. Who we are
YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include: Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West. YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community. YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors. YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space. Plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses. Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group. We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.
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We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Operations department as placement students in our Sewerage Asset Reliability Team. You will help us develop data science analytical tools to reduce the likelihood and impact of the escape of sewage into the environment. You will gain a practical understanding of sewerage infrastructure and use a large number of monitoring loggers to provide real-time data back to our systems. The placement will help develop analytics such as: burst detection monitoring (flow and pressure data on pumping systems) event duration monitoring (level data on the sewer network and at sewage pumping stations) energy data for pumps and other mechanical assets time-series data (eg, run-stop signals for pumps and level data) webcams/AI analysis of images. You will continue the excellent work of past placement students, developing ways to analyse the data using Amulet, Python, Excel, Qlikview. You will look at options with machine-based learning or set upper and lower thresholds to help us understand the real risk to the sewerage network, as well as alerting us of any potential discharge. What you'll need
We are looking for undergraduates in the second or third year of a BEng, MEng, MSc or BSc degree course, seeking an industrial placement that contains a strong maths or engineering bias. An aptitude for data science and analytics is essential. To be considered, you will have: an A or A* in maths and science at A level or equivalent excellent analytical skills the ability to manage large amounts of data the ability to relate data to the physical equipment and processes a high-level proficiency in the use of Excel a good team player a good communicator an interest in the water industry. What you'll receive
Total pension contributions up to 20%. Career progression and professional development opportunities. 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service. The opportunity to buy up to 10 days' holiday and sell up to five every year. A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs. Life assurance of up to eight times your salary. A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary. Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers. One paid volunteering day each year. Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements. An interactive health and wellbeing platform. Support from mental health first aiders. A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us. Who we are
YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include: Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West. YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community. YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors. YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space. Plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses. Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group. We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.
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