Senior Engineer (Nature Based Solutions)

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, (3b), £53,167 - £77,179
• A company car benefit – allowance of £310 per month / £3,720 per year 
• Up to 10% annual incentive related bonus 
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) 
• Private health care (self only)
• Development opportunities in line with the Senior Engineer progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day! 
• 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: Buttershaw, Bradford (hybrid working – minimum 1 day per week in the office). Pending office move to Leeds (LS10) from Summer 2026

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Engineer to join the Engineering 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 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. The Engineering Team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.  

Purpose of the role

• Yorkshire Water is on a mission to transform how we deliver sustainable water and wastewater services. As part of our ambitious AMP8 investment programme, we're embedding nature-based solutions (NbS) and blue-green infrastructure (BGI) at the heart of our engineering strategy.
• We're looking for a visionary, technically exceptional and delivery-focused Senior Engineer to lead the end-to-end design and implementation of NbS and BGI across our capital and operational programmes. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges using natural systems and wants to shape the future of sustainable infrastructure in the water sector.

What you'll be doing:

• Spearheading the transformation of our approach to sustainable infrastructure, moving from traditional approaches towards nature-first solutions.
• Technical leadership of the full technical lifecycle of nature-based and blue-green infrastructure projects from early feasibility and optioneering through detailed design, construction support, commissioning, and post-implementation review.
• Act as Yorkshire Water's technical authority on SuDS, wetlands, natural flood management, and other NbS interventions ensuring robust, compliant, and innovative design solutions.
• Drive, develop and maintain technical standards, specifications, and design guidance aligned with national best.
• Provide expert input into process engineering, hydrological and hydraulic modelling, catchment assessments, and the integration of ecological and landscape design principles.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. Asset Planning, Capital Delivery, Catchment Management, Innovation) to embed NbS into our Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans (DWMPs), storm overflow reduction programme, and wider environmental improvement initiatives.
• Support regulatory compliance and performance outcomes, including Biodiversity Net Gain, carbon reduction, and water quality improvements.
• Represent Yorkshire Water in technical forums, industry working groups etc influencing policy and sharing best practice.
• Mentor and develop internal engineering and design teams, building capability in sustainable infrastructure delivery.

What we’re looking for:

• A degree-level qualification in a relevant field.
• Chartered status or working towards it (ICE, CIWEM, or similar).
• Minimum 8 years' experience in the technical design and delivery of nature-based or sustainable infrastructure, ideally within the UK water or environmental sector.
• Proven expertise in hydraulic and hydrological design, including use of modelling tools.
• Strong understanding of UK environmental regulations, planning policy, and sustainability frameworks (e.g. Environment Act, BNG, WFD, DWMPs).
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage technical delivery across complex infrastructure programmes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills able to influence internal and external partners, including regulators, consultants, and community stakeholders.

Why Yorkshire Water?

• We're investing over £8bn in AMP8 to deliver a healthier, more resilient environment for Yorkshire. Our "Nature First" commitment puts natural infrastructure at the heart of our strategy and this role is key to making that happen.
• This is your opportunity to lead the technical transformation of how we design, build, and deliver sustainable water solutions. You'll be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team that's passionate about engineering with nature and making a real difference for people, places, and the planet.

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 as a Senior Engineer 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.

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