Street Works Specialist – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

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 £34,422 - £43,207 (pending 4.5% pay rise in April)
• A company car through company car lease scheme
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (Currently up to 10% company contribution, which will increase to 12% from April 2025)
• Development opportunities in line with the Street Works Specialist 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 with the expectation of an average of 3 days per week in the office. Regular site visits across the region will also be required as part of this role.

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Street Works Specialist to join the Water Service Delivery 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. Water Service Delivery are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. 

Where you fit in:

As our Street Works Specialist you will

• Maintain excellent standards and performance in health and safety, risk management and control of work and ensure compliance with the YW Safety Policy.
• Ensure strong performance and compliance of YW and its contractors in relation to street works legislation and associated codes of practice (e.g. the 'Red Book')
• Provide technical and legislative knowledge and advice on all Street Works matters to both YW teams and contractors throughout the business.
• Support improvement activity required to improve performance or maintain compliance.
• Facilitate the effective delivery of YW operations by working with YW stakeholders, contractors and local authorities.
• Safeguard YW's commercial interests by appropriately challenging fines, charges, fees, and related street works costs.
• Accurately report financial and performance data in relation to YW's street works activities and identify opportunities for improvements and efficiencies.
• Engage with peers across the industry (e.g. WASCs, other utilities, trade associations, local authorities, etc.) to share best practice and understand the changing regulatory landscape.
• Ensure YW understands its obligations/risks/opportunities in relation to Streetworks activity.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Understands YW's regulatory framework and performance targets.
• Understands and has experience working with streetworks legislation and codes of practice (NRSWA, Red Book, SRoH etc.)
• Can help others understand complex laws/regulations/codes of practice.
• Has experience reporting on and analysing financial data.
• Can confidently engage with and influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Clearly demonstrates the Yorkshire Water company values and behaviours.

You will also benefit from having:

• NRSWA Supervisor qualification
• Experience of using Street Manager
• 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 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 Street Works Specialist 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.

Recruitment Process

Closing date - 4th April 2025

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.