Project Engineer

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, £43,991 - £54,989
• A company car through company car lease scheme
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the 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: Remote working with regular travel to Yorkshire Water sites and offices, typically two days per week.

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join the Specialist Projects 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. Programme Delivery are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. The Programme Delivery department is accountable for delivering the Capital Construction Programme. This is achieved by delivering intelligent Totex solutions, through collaboration, for sustainable out-performance. The Department is also accountable for commercial and contractual arrangements across the supply chain and to deliver leading and world class contract management processes. The purpose of the department is to achieve best value for money from our Capital Programme, by optimising our resources, monitoring and tracking the effectiveness and efficiency of our supply chain commercial arrangements.

As our Project Engineer you will:

• Develop and deliver cost engineered solutions in response to Business Risks.
• Manage and coordinate the design, ensuring all projects follow the correct management process for engineering acceptance against the agreed scope.
• Ensure that the delivery of all projects comply with the requirements of the CDM regulations including: Undertaking the duties of Principal Contractor on behalf of Yorkshire Water; Assisting the Client & Principal Designer with the undertakings of their duties.
• Manage the execution of the project ensuring alignment with all Health, Safety and Environmental and engineering standards.
• Prepare contract and scope of works documentation and undertake tender process with framework contractors.
• Ensure that robust financial management controls are applied throughout the project delivery process and commercial awareness forms the foundation of all business decisions.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Electrical, ICA or mechanical based apprenticeship or Engineering degree or equivalent.
• ONC/HNC/BTEC in Electrical, ICA or mechanical Engineering.
• Has a thorough understanding and working knowledge of the CDM regulations and their practical application.
• Understands the principles of control of works - Permits, POWRA, RAMS, LOLER, EWAR etc.
• 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 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 DSEAR Regulation, ATEX Directives and British standards.
• Understands and has experience of working to COSHH regulation and British standards.

You will also benefit from having:

• Experience working in a regulated utility or major asset management / delivery with a wide ranging asset base.
• Experience of driving sustainable performance against challenging business targets.
• Previous experience in a commercially orientated and or regulated environment.
• CITB SMSTS trained with valid card.
• Knowledge of the range of equipment within the water industry.

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 as a Project Engineer 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.

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.