Pumping Solutions Technical Specialist in London

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

We offer a competitive salary (salary band 4a) depending on experience from £48,454 to £60,568. 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 Pumping Solutions Technical Specialist progression plan. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus two 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 initially be based in Normanton but we are moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in 2026.

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pumping Solutions Technical Specialist to join the Asset Maintenance department at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.

What we do: We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, ensuring that over 5.4 million people can rely on our services for clean and safe drinking water and effective wastewater management.

As a Pumping Solutions Technical Specialist, you'll play a key role in keeping our customers and operations running smoothly by designing, managing, and delivering temporary pumping and mitigation solutions across our network. You'll provide technical expertise and project leadership to ensure solutions are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and fit for purpose.

In this role, you will:

• Review mitigation requests and assess what can be delivered using internal resources and equipment.
• Design temporary pumping solutions to support planned maintenance activities and mitigate the risk of pumping asset failures.
• Act as the Person Managing Work Activity (PMWA) for the installation and decommissioning of temporary pumping solutions.
• Deliver pumping solutions end-to-end, managing projects independently to meet operational requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Operations and MEICA Delivery teams to develop practical, customer-focused solutions.
• Lead medium to large-scale and technically complex projects through the full lifecycle, from concept and design to delivery, commissioning, and handover.
• Procure, manage, and coordinate specialist subcontractors, including site surveys, quotations, RAMS reviews, installation methodologies, and site controls.
• Prepare project costings and quotations while maintaining commercial oversight of external spend and subcontractor performance.
• Provide technical expertise and identify opportunities to introduce new technologies, improve delivery methods, and enhance service performance.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across the business, ensuring customers and operational teams remain informed and engaged throughout project delivery.
• Monitor and deliver against agreed customer KPIs through proactive communication and effective expectation management.
• Work closely with Procurement, Finance, Engineering, and external suppliers to ensure efficient project delivery and robust supplier performance.
• Contribute to key business outcomes including reducing external spend, minimising asset downtime, preventing pollution events, and improving stakeholder satisfaction.
• Champion SHEQ standards and promote a culture of safety, quality, and compliance across staff, subcontractors, and customers.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent qualification in a relevant technical discipline.
• Proven experience within the pump hire sector and/or water industry.
• Practical understanding of fluid dynamics, pumping technologies, and associated civil and electrical principles.
• Strong knowledge of temporary and permanent pumping systems, with the ability to diagnose issues and develop effective technical solutions.
• Demonstrable project management experience, including planning, coordinating, and delivering multiple concurrent projects.
• Working knowledge of CDM 2015 and the application of regulatory requirements to temporary works and site delivery.
• Experience managing subcontractors and external suppliers in a technical or operational environment.
• Strong commercial awareness, including preparing quotations, project cost control, and supplier management.
• Confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to explain technical information clearly to a range of audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Competent user of Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Visio, and MS Project.
• Full UK driving licence (No more than six points).

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.

If you've got proven experience within the pump hire sector and/or water industry 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.

Please make sure to upload an up-to-date CV and covering letter.

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.

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.

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.