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Solution Development Engineer - Process

 

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 (£48,250 -£60,313)
  • A company car through 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 Process 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.

 

This role offers the chance to apply your chemical/process engineering expertise to ensure safety and compliance across our operations, with a focus on DSEAR and COSHH. You’ll lead investigations, review designs, and guide remediation work, balancing technical effectiveness with cost. You’ll also help shape our engineering standards, stay ahead of industry developments, and support the growth of junior engineers—all while playing a key role in our change management process.

 

 

Where you fit in:

 

As our Solution Development Engineer – Process you will:

 

  • Evaluating treatment and pumping processes to inform operational and maintenance strategies.
  • Identifying, promoting and leading opportunities to improve treatment effectiveness and efficiency
  • Defining technical scopes of work to support treatment improvement and compliance.
  • Reviewing partner outputs and driving continuous improvement in performance and standards.
  • Specifying cost-effective remedial solutions and supporting project delivery teams.
  • Contributing to the development and governance of Yorkshire Water’s Engineering Standards.
  • Supporting deviation assessments and providing expert guidance on engineering standards.
  • Coaching and mentoring team members and graduates to build internal technical capability.
  • Championing health and safety, conducting on-site audits, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
  • Supporting change management processes and acting as a subject matter expert when needed.
  • Authorising partners for compliance work and participating in hazard studies.
  • Advising on chemical procurement and verifying asset data across key systems.

 

What skills & qualifications you will need:

 

  • A B.Eng or M.Eng degree in chemical/process engineering within a process-focused environment
  • Process Engineering experience, preferably in water / wastewater sector but also involving chemical handing, manufacture, dosing and storage
  • Skilled in writing clear engineering standards and specifications
  • Commercially aware with a strong understanding of risk and value
  • Able to develop practical engineering solutions and work specifications
  • Strong communicator, able to explain technical concepts to non-engineers
  • Experience working with external contractors and cross-functional teams
  • Confident leading and facilitating multi-disciplinary groups
  • Capable of training others and gaining stakeholder buy-in
  • Builds strong relationships across teams and partners
  • Physically fit for confined space entry and working at height
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Yorkshire

 

You will also benefit from having:

 

  • Asset management broad experience in engineering or process industries
  • Background in water, wastewater, utilities, or manufacturing sectors
  • Eligible for Chartered Engineer (IChemE) in the future
  • Experienced in leading Hazard Studies. QRA & LOPA study
  • A Functional safety qualification (e.g. TÜV FS Eng)
  • Proven ability to lead change and influence culture and behaviours
  • Familiar with ISO55000/PAS 55 quality systems
  • Experience managing asset data using SAP
  • Knowledge of FMEA and Root Cause Failure Analysis techniques

 

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 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 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.

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 (Process)

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