Technical Assurance Manager

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 up to £70,000pa
• An additional car allowance of £6000pa
• Annual incentive related bonus – up to 15% of salary
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) 
• 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: Leeds/Bradford, hybrid working, typically 1 office / site day per week, 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 Technical Assurance Manager to join the Engineering Team at Yorkshire Water and be instrumental in 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. Programme Delivery are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.   

Where you fit in: 

The Technical Assurance Manager’s team of both colleagues and specialist consultants provide the Technical Authority and ongoing assurance for our capital projects as well as maintenance delivery and asset modification on behalf of Kelda covering all CapEx and OpEx activity. This role also provides a nominated point of technical assurance contact for the Capital Delivery contractors, consultants and suppliers and is responsible for:

• Policy & Standards: Define, maintain, and publish technical assurance policies, engineering specifications, and asset lifecycle standards (FEED to decommissioning).
• Audit & Compliance: Lead technical and regulatory audits of consultants, contractors, and internal teams; assess engineering standards and monitor capital project/MEICA maintenance delivery.
• Technical Governance: Manage investment gateway reviews, oversee technical query responses, and provide authority on design, construction, and handover acceptance.
• Risk & Safety: Provide assurance for process and occupational safety, participate in the Process Safety Steering Group, and perform root cause analysis on underperformance or failure.
• Stakeholder & Performance: Align procedures with Integrated Assurance, mentor staff, manage the Technical Assurance Database, and represent the company with external partners to drive health, safety, and commercial performance.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Relevant engineering/technical (level 6 or higher) qualification (Bachelor of Engineering (BEng Hons) / Level 6 NVQ or equivalent)
• Chartered Status via a relevant technical institute
• Experience of running a comprehensive Level 2 assurance regime and capital funded programme
• Trained and qualified as a professional auditor
• Understanding of regulations and ability to work with SMEs and other TEs to determine and explain degrees of compliance and non-compliance
• Knowledge of reliability improvement techniques including the use of Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), Reliability and Operability studies in the development of User Requirements, Design packages and Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
• Technical oversight of design, construction, commissioning and maintenance activities
• Participation within process design groups, capital partners with respect to setting standards and conducting Hazard Studies, Access, Lifting and
• Maintenance Studies, Process Hazard Reviews/Assessments and FMEA studies for complex assets/processes
• Proven track record in ensuring the application and auditing of sound engineering practices for all elements of an asset lifecycle (design, operate, inspect, maintain, de-commission)
• Previous experience in an operational and / or strategic leadership role in a commercially orientated and / or regulated environment
• Commercially aware and able to balance risk and value in all decisions
• 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
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external relationships
• Experience of liaising with regulators such as OFWAT, HSE, DWI, & EA
• Previous and proven experience of working in an Assurance role
• Clearly demonstrates the Yorkshire Water company values and behaviours
• Full, valid UK driving licence

You will also benefit from having: 

• Relevant experience of water / wastewater treatment, high hazard chemical/industrial process systems & assets
• Asset management experience within a large-scale engineering or process related industry
• Experience of leading and embedding change, able to influence and drive right culture and behaviours
• Previous experience of ISO55000/PAS 55 Quality Assurance Systems 

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 Technical Assurance Manager 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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