Senior Project Engineer (Electrical) in Bradford

Company Description: Water Utility Company based in the Yorkshire region of England.

Location: Buttershaw, Bradford, hybrid working - 2 days a week in office. As part of the role, you will be required to travel to different Yorkshire Water locations, therefore a full valid UK driving licence is essential for the role with no more than 6 points.

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer to join the Asset Delivery team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.

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 Capital Delivery team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. The Asset Delivery department is accountable for delivering the Capital Construction Programme. This is achieved by delivering intelligent Totex solutions, through collaboration, for sustainable out-performance.

Where You Fit In:

• Provide technical supervision and line management of a team of Project Technicians.
• Technically manage and coordinate the design and safe delivery of engineered MEICA projects within the Specialist Projects portfolio.
• Ensure that the delivery of all projects complies with the requirements of the CDM regulations undertaking the role of Principal Contractor and supporting the Client & Principal Designer.
• Ensure adherence to YW Engineering specification and associated documentation.
• Drive excellent standards and performance in health and safety, risk management and control of work to ensure compliance with the YW safety Policy.
• Ensure that robust financial management and commercial awareness form the foundation of all business decisions.

What Skills & Qualifications You Will Need:

• Electrical based apprenticeship or Engineering degree or equivalent ONC/HNC/BTEC in Electrical Engineering.
• Understands the principles of control of works Permits, POWRA, RAMS etc.
• Understands the major processes and the effects/role of MEICA equipment in this.
• Has a broad experience with electrical, ICA and mechanical equipment and can use this experience to produce engineered solutions to resolve business risks and other issues.
• Has a thorough understanding and working knowledge of the CDM regulations and their practical application.
• Has a good understanding of the design and project delivery process including hazard identification, risk assessment and site supervision.
• Is able to respond/answer to a wide range of specific technical and non-technical detailed queries.
• Understands and has experience of working to ATEX standards.

You Will Also Benefit From Having:

• Experience working in a regulated utility or major asset management/delivery with a wide-ranging asset base.
• Previous experience in a commercially orientated and/or regulated environment.
• SMSTS trained.
• Has knowledge of the range of equipment within the water industry including high pressure/temperature waste processing facilities, CHP and High voltage equipment.

We embrace a flexible working model, where our hybrid setup typically requires an average of 2 days in the office per week. This could be slightly more when collaborative efforts, training or meeting deadlines demand it. For those who prefer to work on-site, our office is open Monday-Friday during working hours. 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.

Accessibility: 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.

Just a heads-up! We might start interviewing and close the position early, based on the response. To make sure you’re considered, please send in your application as soon as you can. 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.

No agencies please.