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Project Manager - Electrical

 

*** 1-year fixed-term contract (maternity cover) *** 

 

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, 4b, £41,495 - £51,868 depending on experience
  • A company car lease/allowance scheme
  • Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum Bonus Opportunity for the Performance Year (i.e. from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025)
  • Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)
  • Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
  • 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!

 

Where I’d work: Hybrid working, work from home with occasional office and regional site visits  

 

Work type: 1 year fixed term contract (maternity cover), 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday

 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager - Electrical to join us in the Electrical Engineering Team and be a part of helping us give the very 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 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. Engineering is a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.  

 

The Electrical Engineering Team forms one of the 7 Teams that form the Engineering Section within Yorkshire Water’s Asset Delivery Business Unit.  There are 9 members to the Electrical Engineering Team which includes Engineers, Technicians, Administrator and, should you be successful,  yourself (a Project Manager).

 

The Electrical Engineering Team delivers a myriad of projects and initiatives ranging from the delivery of standards and policy, to renewable energy initiatives, to the delivery of large-scale High Voltage and Low Voltage Inspection Programs.  

 

Should you be successful, as a Project Manager, you will provide the Project Management of the Capital and Revenue High Voltage and Low 

 

Voltage Inspection and Testing programs with the support of the rest of the Electrical Engineering team.  

 

Where you fit in:
 

As our Project Manager you will:

 

  • Project manage the delivery of engineering projects / programmes of work
  • Ensure the Duties of the Client as defined in CDM2015 are fulfilled for the programme of work under your control
  • Fulfil the duties of the Project Manager in delivery contracts (principally the contract for Inspection and Testing of Low Voltage and High Voltage Electrical Systems)
  • Maintain accurate and timely financial updates / reporting
  • Maximise supplier value and performance
  • Prioritise and balance a busy work schedule to ensure all projects are delivered to give an excellent customer service against challenging targets
  • Drive excellent standards and performance in health and safety, risk management and control of work and ensure compliance with the YW Safety Policy.

 

What skills & qualifications you’ll need:

 

  • Current valid driving licence
  • Excellent personal standards of health and safety and confident in challenging others to perform at the correct standard
  • Working knowledge of SAP financial management, forecasting and reporting tools
  • A working knowledge and experience of managing contract under NEC Contracts up to a value of £10M per annum
  • Excellent communication skills to develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships
  • A working knowledge of the requirements of the employer in regard to CDM 2015
  • Experience of project management including cost management and forecasting
  • Develops and maintains effective internal and external relationships
  • Clearly demonstrates the Yorkshire Water company values and behaviours

 

You will also benefit from having:

 

  • An Electrical formal qualification at HNC level or above or alternatively, significant relevant and applicable experience
  • A safety focused approach to work
  • A working knowledge of the requirements of the employer in regard to DSEAR 2002 and EaWR 1989
  • AMP (Association for Project Management) PMQ(Project Management Qualification) or equivalent
  • NEC4 Project Management Accredition
  • IOSHH / NEBOSHH Safety qualification
  • Previous experience with IT systems, CMS and SAP
  • Previous experience gained within the water or wastewater sectors or within the broader utilities, process or manufacturing industry sectors

 

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s really 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 Electrical Project Management 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.  

 

We’re proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We’d really like candidates of all different backgrounds to apply. 

 

If you get the role, you’ll need to undergo pre-employment checks, which 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. 

 

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date (October 24th), if necessary. So you don’t miss out, be sure to complete and send through your application as soon as you can.

 

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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