Storm Overflow Project Engineer
We are looking for a Storm Overflow Project Engineer to join the River Health department at Yorkshire Water and help deliver capital interventions that reduce storm overflow frequency, volume, and impact on the water environment.
Overview
Yorkshire Water provides essential water and wastewater services to the Yorkshire region, caring for communities, protecting the environment, and meeting new environmental legislation and regulatory expectations.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Skills & Qualifications
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.
Benefits
- Competitive salary banding 4b (£41,133 to £48,642 depending on experience).
- Company car benefit.
- Annual incentive bonus (£1,000 maximum per year).
- Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra wellness day.
- Life assurance cover of four times pensionable salary.
- 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.
Work Details
Hybrid Working across the Yorkshire Water region (typically 1–2 days in office a week), full‑time permanent role, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Additional Information
Pre‑employment checks, including a Basic Disclosure Check and potential security vetting, will be required before commencement. All 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. Please inform us if you require adjustments for the recruitment process.
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