Senior Engineer in Bradford

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Benefits

• Competitive salary: £52,855 - £77,178 depending on experience
• Company car benefit (£3,720 cash allowance)
• Annual incentive‑related bonus (up to 10% of annual salary)
• Private health care
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Life assurance cover (4× pensionable salary)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + extra wellness day
• Health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex, partner cover
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym membership discounts and many more

Location and Working Hours

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.

Your Role – Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the commissioning assurance programme of work and team to ensure all projects are commissioned as planned and safely.
• Work in partnership with Asset Management, Strategic Planning Partner, Framework Partners and Programme Delivery teams to provide technical support.
• Support Programme Delivery teams and Framework Partners to ensure the capital programme is delivered in line with the Business Plan, company policies and standards.
• Lead a team of project engineering professionals (technical consultants) to support commissioning activities and seek continuous improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to identifying and initiating engineering commissioning solutions to deliver robust and affordable solutions, attending ALMs, Hazard Studies and commissioning planning meetings as required.
• Provide long‑term vision for the team to ensure standards are effectively implemented and continuous improvement needs are met.
• Attend necessary meetings with wider engineering team functions, programme delivery and partners to align goals, priorities and success.
• Support wider engineering functions in developing and implementing best practice techniques and provide technical support for emergent project issues.
• Liaise with suppliers, technical planning and procurement personnel on workmanship, quality and specification of equipment and commissioning activities.
• Drive excellent standards and performance in health and safety, risk management and control of work, ensuring compliance with the YW Safety Policy.
• Demonstrate relentless drive, energy and determination to deliver sustainable outperformance for YW, rigorously achieving against demanding industry benchmarks.
• Contribute to driving innovation and engineering excellence through the programme delivery team, including leading partner forums and supply‑chain engagement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer with a relevant degree level or equivalent engineering or technically based qualification.
• Significant, proven industry‑relevant engineering commissioning assurance experience in a high‑hazard plant environment, with COMAH and DSEAR regulated processes.
• Knowledge and application of Process Safety Management principles (e.g. HAZOP, LOPA, Inspection Standards, API, EEMUA, Pressure Relief Studies, etc.) and other risk identification studies.
• Experience in identifying practical/innovative solutions to ensure process plant risks are As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP), with ability to apply cost‑benefit analysis.
• Experience assuring the commissioning of engineering construction projects with a proven track record of driving sustainable performance against challenging business targets.
• Familiarity with operating projects in accordance with CDM Regulations and internal business Control of Work policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in understanding, critiquing and discussing technical and process safety related investigations and documentation (Engineering Risk Assessment, Safety Reviews, Functional Design Specifications, P&IDs, electrical/loop drawings, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to translate complex technical concepts for a broad audience.
• Proven ability to engage with internal and external customers, developing and maintaining strong relationships.
• Full valid EU driving licence.

Additional / Preferential Experience

• UKAS Accreditation or equivalent in accordance with ISO17020.
• Asset management experience within a large‑scale engineering or process‑related industry.
• Experience of technical contract management.
• Previous experience in water or wastewater sectors, or broader utilities, process or manufacturing industries.
• Experience of leading and embedding change, influencing culture and behaviour.
• Experience of ISO55000/PAS 55 Quality Assurance Systems.
• Membership (or working towards) of a recognised Engineering Institution.

Working Arrangement

We embrace a flexible working model. The hybrid setup typically requires an average of 2 days in the office per week. The office is open Monday‑Friday during working hours. If you prefer to work on‑site, we can accommodate that. We also support flexible working patterns and job‑share options when possible.

Accessibility

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. Please include any accessibility needs in your application so we can discuss reasonable adjustments.

Additional Information

Just a heads‑up: we might start interviewing and close the position earlier based on the response. To be considered, submit your application ASAP. Successful candidates will undergo pre‑employment checks (Basic Disclosure Check, and possibly a Counter‑Terrorist or Security Check clearance). All roles are subject to a medical questionnaire and further medicals when required. No agencies please.