Storm Overflow Project Engineer in Devon, Humber

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 (salary banding 4b) from £41,133 to £48,642 depending on experience.
• Company Car Benefit.
• 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 Storm Overflow Project Engineer progression plan.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra wellness day!
• 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: Hybrid Working across the Yorkshire Water region (typically 1-2 days in office a week - location to suit home location).

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

We have opportunities for Storm Overflow Project Engineers to join the River Health department 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. River Health are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

We are looking for a Storm Overflow Project Engineers to develop and deliver capital interventions aimed at reducing the frequency, volume, and impact of storm overflows on the water environment. This role will help improve Yorkshire Water's performance against EPA and ODI metrics for storm overflows.

Where you fit in!

As our Storm Overflow Project Engineer, you will:

• Collaborate with Operations, River Health, and Delivery Partners to develop cost-effective capital solutions for storm overflow reductions.
• Ensure proposed interventions meet company standards and regulatory obligations without negatively impacting customer service or company targets.
• Oversee the safe and timely delivery of capital interventions within the agreed scope and budget.
• Track and record performance improvements from delivered interventions and integrate learnings into future projects.
• Promote innovative spill reduction methods and work collaboratively with suppliers and partners to enhance efficiency.
• Identify and address asset risks or opportunities through proactive collaboration with operational teams and Flow/Spill Specialists.
• Ensure unfunded spill risks are mitigated and tracked appropriately.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

Essential

• Experience in wastewater management with a solid understanding of wastewater network and/or treatment processes.
• Experience in scoping and delivering projects and/or on-site solutions.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and requirements relevant to delivering work on operational sites.
• Familiarity with operating within a regulated industry or framework.
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaborative working skills.
• Ability to work comfortably and influence across multiple levels of the business and externally.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Conflict resolution and coaching skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities.

Desirable

• Knowledge of CDM requirements.
• Experience of working with NEC4 contracts.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Leadership experience.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and disseminate technical and financial information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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 environmental compliance 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.

Advert Closes: 28th September 2025.

Interview dates TBC.

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.