At a Glance
- Tasks: Design safe and compliant water connections while managing project risks.
- Company: Join Yorkshire Water, a vital service provider in the region.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, wellness days, and a great pension scheme.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities and the environment through innovative design.
- Qualifications: Experience in design management and knowledge of health and safety regulations.
The predicted salary is between 35689 - 44466 £ per year.
Water Utility Company based in the Yorkshire region of England.
We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience £35,689 - £44,466 (band 4c).
- 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 New Connection Designer progression plan
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus 2 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 Bradford but we are moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in September 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working (3 days office a week Bradford/Leeds).
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
We have an exciting opportunity for a New Connection Designer to join the Developer Services team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.
What we do: We ensure that over 5.4 million people living in the region can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year.
This role fulfils the statutory duties of Principal Designer under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 across Developer Services and operational delivery activities. Responsible for ensuring health, safety and environmental risks are identified, eliminated or effectively controlled through the design phase of new connections works, the role provides oversight and coordination of design activities to ensure all designs produced by internal teams are safe, compliant and aligned with Yorkshire Water standards and regulatory requirements.
Where you fit in: As our New Connection Designer, you will:
- Fulfil the statutory duties of Principal Designer under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, planning, managing and monitoring the pre-construction phase of projects.
- Coordinate design activities across internal teams, surveyors and service partners to ensure risks are identified, eliminated or reduced so far as reasonably practicable.
- Ensure all designs comply with CDM requirements, Yorkshire Water standards and relevant health, safety and environmental legislation.
- Lead the development, maintenance and review of Design Risk Assessments and Hazard Registers, ensuring risks are effectively managed throughout the design process.
- Provide technical guidance, support and constructive challenge to case managers, promoting safe, compliant and buildable solutions.
- Ensure Pre-Construction Information (PCI) is complete, accurate and communicated effectively to all relevant stakeholders and delivery partners.
- Support the continuous improvement of design standards, governance frameworks and assurance processes, driving consistency and best practice across the business.
- Monitor and escalate significant safety, compliance or design risks where required, protecting Yorkshire Water from legal, operational and commercial risk while supporting the safe delivery of projects.
New Connection Designer in York employer: Yorkshire Water
Yorkshire Water is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets sustainability in the wastewater sector. With a strong commitment to employee development and a comprehensive benefits package, team members are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to vital environmental initiatives. Located in a region known for its natural beauty, employees enjoy a supportive culture that values health and safety, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
