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DPC Engineering Design Manager - Major Projects   

 

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, (Band 3a), £80,000 to £90,000
  • A company car benefit – £7,200 per year 
  • Up to 20% annual incentive related bonus 
  • Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) 
  • Private health care (self and partner if applicable)
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus two 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: hybrid working with a base in Bradford, pending head office moving to Leeds (LS10) from September 2026. 

 

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday although we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.

 

Help define the projects that will secure Yorkshire’s water future

 

This is a rare opportunity to play a leading role in one of the UK water sector’s most significant major projects programmes.

 

Yorkshire Water is delivering a £2.5bn Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) portfolio, comprising four major infrastructure projects that will define long-term water resilience for the region.

 

These are nationally significant, highly regulated projects, delivered through new commercial and delivery models — requiring a different level of engineering leadership.

 

Why this role matters?

 

These projects will:

 

  • secure long-term water resilience for millions of customers
  • shape how major infrastructure is delivered through DPC in the UK
  • attract third-party investment and drive innovation

 

They are subject to significant regulatory scrutiny from Ofwat and RAPID and must stand up to rigorous technical, commercial and strategic challenge.

 

This role sits at the heart of that challenge — ensuring engineering solutions are technically sound, investable, and aligned to a new delivery model.

 

The role

 

As DPC Engineering Design Manager, you will lead the client-side engineering approach for major infrastructure projects that will define Yorkshire Water’s future.

 

You will operate as part of an intelligent client organisation, working across engineering, commercial, procurement and regulatory teams to shape solutions from early concept through to market delivery.

 

This is a role with real strategic influence — shaping how projects are defined, procured and delivered.

 

What you’ll do

 

  • Lead engineering strategy and assurance across major DPC projects
  • Shape how projects go to market through outcome-based specifications
  • Challenge and influence the market to deliver best value and performance
  • Act as a key interface between engineering, commercial and procurement
  • Provide engineering leadership in regulatory engagement with Ofwat and RAPID
  • Influence delivery strategy, risk allocation and long-term outcomes
  • Drive innovation, optimisation and continuous improvement

 

Who we’re looking for

 

You are an experienced engineering leader who thrives in complex, high-impact environments. You will bring:

 

  • Chartered Engineer status (or equivalent)
  • Significant engineering design and delivery experience
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
  • Strong understanding of water treatment / transfer schemes
  • Track record of innovation and performance improvement
  • Strong communication and stakeholder influence skills
  • Experience working to deadlines across multiple deliverables
  • Understanding of quality and engineering assurance processes
  • Experience in major infrastructure, water, utilities or similar regulated sectors
  • Experience in client-side, consultancy or Tier 1 environments
  • Ability to operate across engineering, commercial and procurement
  • A track record of influencing strategic decisions
  • Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders, partners and regulators
  • A focus on long-term value for customers and the environment
  • Full UK driving licence

 

What makes this different

 

  • Multi-£bn, multi-AMP infrastructure with regulatory visibility
  • A fundamentally different delivery model through DPC
  • Influence at programme level, not just design
  • Opportunity to help build new client-side capability

 

Why join us

 

At Yorkshire Water, we’re not just delivering projects — we’re shaping the future of water infrastructure in the region. This is an opportunity to:

 

  • work on projects with real strategic importance
  • help transform delivery models in the sector
  • leave a lasting legacy for Yorkshire

 

Interested?

 

If you’re looking for a role where your engineering leadership can shape major investment decisions and leave a lasting mark on Yorkshire — we’d love to hear from you.

 

Do we sound like your cup of tea?   

 

If you’ve got experience as an Engineering Design Manager 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. 

 

Just a Heads-up!! We may close this campaign as soon as a suitable candidate is found. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible. 

 

No agencies please

What's in it for you?

Career enhancement and development, colleague well-being and a genuinely positive work experience for all are key priorities. We are continuously evolving and improving our ways of working and you will support us in achieving our vision of 'taking responsibility for the water environment for good'.

If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply on line and complete the application process.

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.

The Kelda Group provides water and sewerage services to domestic and business customers across the UK, managing the following subsidiary companies: - 

Yorkshire Water, is the main subsidiary company providing water and sewerage services to 4.7 million people and 130,000 businesses in the Yorkshire region. Its activities are regulated by the Water Services Regulation Authority, Ofwat Loop Customer Management Ltd specialises in delivering customer service support to Yorkshire Water that includes billing, debt recovery and incident management. Employing more than 600 people, Loop have built up an impressive list of industry awards and achievements since being created in 2000 and is currently listed in the Sunday Times Top 100 list as being one of the best companies to work for.

Kelda Water Services (KWS) manages Kelda's non-regulated water and waste water contract operations. It is now the second biggest player in the UK market for outsourced clean and waste water services.

Kelda Water Services Retail offer quality, integrity and partnership but it is never just about the technologies behind our solutions in water. It is about the structure, delivery and even the financing of those solutions, and about giving our customers a level of convenience they never knew was possible.

KeyLand Developments Limited (KeyLand Developments) is responsible for managing, developing and disposing of the group's surplus property assets, either on its own or in partnership with outside organisations.

Kelda Group values equality, diversity and inclusion we believe that everyone should be treated with respect. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, religion or belief and trade union membership.

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.

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