Control of Works Officer

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, depending on experience (£41,667 - £52,084) 
• 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 Control Of Works Officer 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’re moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working (2/3 office a week – Bradford/Leeds)

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Control of Works Officer to join the Major Projects team 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 What 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. The Major Projects team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. Join Yorkshire Water's Water Infrastructure Major Projects team and play a key role in delivering major projects that will help secure future water resources for millions of customers.

As the team's Permit-to-Work specialist, you'll ensure high-risk activities are planned and carried out safely by reviewing risk assessments and method statements, identifying hazards, implementing appropriate controls, and managing the permit-to-work process. Working closely with project teams, contractors and operational colleagues, you'll help shape the safe delivery of complex projects from development through to execution, making a real impact on Yorkshire Water's future infrastructure investment programme.

Where you fit in:

As our Control of Work Officer, you will:

• Promote and lead a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture across all activities. 
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and Life Saving Rules.
• Challenge unsafe behaviours and intervene where there is a risk to people, assets or operations. 
• Manage and deliver permits within programme timescales to support successful project delivery. 
• Take ownership of Control of Work processes, ensuring risks are effectively identified, assessed and managed. 
• Produce and manage Site Access Authorisations, permits and handovers in consultation with site operators and stakeholders. 
• Conduct site inductions and communicate site-specific hazards, restrictions and safety requirements. 
• Provide technical and operational support in the management of incidents, hazards and near misses. 
• Ensure all incidents, hazards and safety concerns are reported and escalated appropriately. 
• Support safe delivery of high-risk and hazardous activities through effective planning, coordination and supervision. 
• Verify that all personnel are appropriately trained, competent and authorised for the tasks they undertake. 
• Coach, mentor and support new Permit Writers through their training and sign-off process. 
• Ensure all equipment is fit for purpose, maintained, tested and used by trained personnel. 
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, contractors and stakeholders to support safe and efficient operations. 
• Liaise with contractors and escalate performance or compliance concerns where necessary. 
• Maintain accurate communication across teams, including standby and escalation arrangements. 
• Develop and maintain strong technical knowledge of water assets and their safe operation. 
• Use corporate safety systems and SAP-based systems effectively and accurately. 
• Proactively manage workload and priorities to support programme delivery objectives. 
• Champion environmentally responsible working practices and consider environmental impacts in all activities. 
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in safety, processes and ways of working.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills. 
• Proactive, organised and able to prioritise a varied workload. 
• To be an adaptable problem solver with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. 
• Have a strong health and safety knowledge, including Control of Work, COSHH, LOLER and Confined Space procedures. 
• Previous experience preparing and reviewing Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Safe Systems of Work. 
• Knowledge of safe isolation, hot works, DSEAR and excavation risks. 
• Competent in the use of IT and business systems. 
• Experience working in a regulated, operational or safety-critical evironment. 
• Proven ability to deliver against targets and KPIs. 
• Hold a full UK driving licence. 
• Confined Space and Asbestos Awareness training is desirable.
• Coaching or mentoring experience would be desirable.

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! Do we sound like your cup of tea?   

If you’ve got experience in preparing and reviewing Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Safe Systems of Work 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.   

The closing date for this role is the 6th of August 2026.

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.