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Solution Development Engineer (Civils) 

 

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 4a, £48,250 - £60,313
  • A company car through a company car lease scheme. 
  • 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 Solution Development 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: Bradford, Buttershaw - typically 1 day in the office/week – with extensive travel around the YW region to operational and office sites.

 

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

 

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

 

The Engineering – Civils Team forms a part of Asset Delivery and consists of a Principal Engineer for the discipline and a small group of Civil Engineers. Our work includes: 

 

  • Undertaking planned inspections of all civil asset types.
  • Providing a reactive response and assurance service to civil related issues identified by the Operational Teams.
  • The planning, implementation and site supervision of both intrusive and non-intrusive investigation works to support and enhance the inspection process.
  • The planning, implementation and site supervision of small-scale civils delivery schemes.   

 

Where you fit in:

 

As our Solution Development Engineer (Civils) you will;

 

  • Provide technical inspection services for all civil asset types and produce written inspection reports.
  • Plan, implement and supervise both intrusive and non-intrusive investigation works.
  • Plan, implement and supervise the delivery of small-scale civil projects.
  • Provide expert technical advice regarding repair, modification and/or an appropriate and proportionate recommendation for maintaining an asset in service.
  • Liaise with specialist contractors to ensure the 'suitability for purpose' of inspection and repair techniques.
  • Fulfil the role of Client/Principal Designer/Principal Contractor.
  • Provide technical support on Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations following incidents and failures of civil assets.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to team members to support the transfer of specialist knowledge and succession planning within Yorkshire Water.   
  • 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 will need:

 

  • Civil Engineering Degree, with significant previous industry relevant experience of inspection/investigation/repair/scheme delivery.
  • Be qualified to IEng or CEng level (or be working towards)
  • Knowledge of the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 and the ability to fulfil the role of Principal Designer/Principal Contractor. 
  • A thorough understanding and appreciation of failure modes and mechanisms associated with a wide range of civil asset types and structures.
  • An ability to liaise with specialist contractors to ensure the 'suitability for purpose' of inspection techniques to establish accurate representation of condition.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts into more readily understood information suitable for a wider business audience, able to influence people across multifunctional teams throughout the business.
  • Experience of working with and liaising with external contractors.
  • Effective at developing and maintaining internal and external relationships.
  • Clearly demonstrates the Yorkshire Water company values and behaviours.
  • Current full driving licence and flexibility to travel across the Yorkshire region.

 

You will also benefit from having:

 

  • Previous experience gained within the water or waste-water sectors.
  • Previous experience of site supervision duties.
  • Rudimentary surveying capability.
  • ACAD capability.

 

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 Civil Engineering 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.

 

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position, should the need occur. 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.

Solution Development Engineer (Civil)

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