Solutions Development Engineer in Leeds

Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (£50,300 - £62,876)
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Solutions Development Engineer progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus 2 extra wellness days!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: This role will be based at Leeds Valley Park with hybrid working typically 1 x office day per week plus site visits.

Work type: Permanent role, working full time 37 hours per week within a working window of Monday Friday 8:00am-6:00pm.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Solutions Development Engineer (Renewables) to join the Energy Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do: Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it's so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Energy team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

The Energy Projects team sits in Kelda, the parent company of Yorkshire Water, and is part of the wider Commercial Services Team. The team is accountable for delivering energy projects to meet the businesses aim of achieving 40% self-generation by 2030 whilst supporting the wider businesses targets around EV deployment, power resilience and heat recovery/use. This is achieved by delivering new assets and optimising existing assets. The team also support the wider business with exciting and innovative projects leveraging more value out of our assets and raw materials and waste products. The wider department is accountable for commercial and contractual arrangements across the supply chain and to deliver leading and world class contract management processes.

Where you fit in: As our Solutions Development Engineer (Renewables) you will:

• Provide electrical engineering expertise to support the development and delivery of renewable energy and other energy-related projects.
• Act as the primary liaison between project delivery teams and Group Engineering functions, ensuring effective communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop comprehensive engineering work packages and delivery scopes for handover to project delivery teams, providing ongoing technical support to delivery teams and EPC contractors to facilitate the successful integration of new assets.
• Identify and implement opportunities to optimise construction methodologies, improve efficiency, and reduce project costs.
• Prepare, submit, and manage new and amended grid connection applications, ensuring compliance with regulatory and network requirements.
• Support Project Managers in monitoring EPC contractor performance, ensuring construction activities are delivered safely, achieve project milestones, and meet required quality standards.
• Conduct site inspections and audits as required to verify adherence to site standards and proactively implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure construction activities are carried out with minimal disruption to operational performance, productivity, and quality.
• Monitor compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Produce detailed site visit and audit reports for both active construction projects and future development sites.
• Represent the engineering team in strategic initiatives, including electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure deployment and power resilience programmes.
• Attend and support commissioning, testing, and energisation activities to ensure successful project completion and asset handover.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• 5 years proven experience delivering energy-related projects, ideally within a regulated environment, with a strong background in renewable energy project development and delivery.
• Ideally you will be qualified to HNC, HND, Degree level, or equivalent in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Completed, or able to work towards, High Voltage (HV) Authorised Person status through a City & Guilds accredited provider or equivalent certification.
• A strong understanding of construction methodologies, materials, and industry best practices associated with energy infrastructure projects.
• Sound knowledge of electrical infrastructure, power systems, and the integration of new assets into existing networks.
• A good understanding of the UK water industry, including relevant regulatory requirements, engineering standards, and operational considerations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of energy-related projects through EPC contractors and delivery partners, while maintaining high-quality outcomes.
• Working knowledge of relevant health, safety, environmental, and quality legislation, standards, and regulations.
• The ability to read, interpret, and apply technical drawings, specifications, schematics, and contractual documentation.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Relevant qualifications in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline are desirable.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced project environment.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it's important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn't always easy!

If you've got experience in delivering energy-related projects and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

The closing date for this role is 30th August, 2026.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

No agencies please.