Inspector – Construction Assurance Team (Multiple Engineering Disciplines) – Civil / Mechanical / Electrical 

 

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  • We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, 4a, £50,300 - £62,876 
  • A company car benefit 
  • 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 Construction & Commissioning Inspector progression plan. 
  • Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary  
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus two extra wellness days!  
  • 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: Mobile Worker, regular travel throughout the Yorkshire region will be required. 

 

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

 

What we do: 

 

At Yorkshire Water, we deliver and maintain the infrastructure that provides clean drinking water and wastewater services to millions of customers across Yorkshire. 

 

As part of our Capital Programme and Construction Assurance Team, our Inspectors play a critical role in ensuring new assets are delivered safely, compliantly and to the required engineering standards. Working across major investment programmes, Inspectors provide independent technical assurance throughout construction, helping to ensure assets are built in accordance with approved designs, specifications, regulatory requirements and industry standards.  

 

The opportunity 

 

We are recruiting several Inspectors and are keen to hear from experienced professionals across multiple engineering disciplines, including: 

 

  • Civil Engineering 
  • Mechanical Engineering 
  • Electrical Engineering 

 

Rather than recruiting separate discipline-specific vacancies, we are seeking experienced engineering professionals who can bring specialist technical expertise whilst working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary inspection and assurance environment. 

 

You will undertake field-based inspections across Yorkshire Water's capital programme, helping to drive quality, compliance, safety and continuous improvement across our delivery partners and supply chain. 

 

Where you fit in 

 

As an Inspector, you will: 

 

  • Attend construction sites across Yorkshire as part of a multidisciplinary technical inspection team. 
  • Review construction and installation activities against approved designs, Yorkshire Water engineering specifications, contractual requirements and relevant legislation. 
  • Identify, record and communicate non-compliances to delivery partners and engineering teams. 
  • Support the resolution of technical quality issues and drive improved construction performance. 
  • Monitor and record partner performance across the capital programme. 
  • Support engineering assurance activities through inspections, testing and quality reviews. 
  • Provide technical engineering feedback and lessons learned to Engineering Design, Construction Assurance and Project Management teams. 
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of engineering best practice.
  • Attend engineering forums and assurance meetings to share knowledge and promote continuous improvement. 
  • Liaise with suppliers, contractors, project teams and operational stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. 
  • Champion health, safety, quality and risk management throughout all site activities. 

 

Discipline-specific expertise 

 

Depending on your area of specialism, you may undertake inspections relating to: 

 

Civil Engineering 

 

  • Civil construction works 
  • Concrete works and reinforcement inspections 
  • Pressure testing and structural inspections 
  • CESWI compliance 
  • Underground assets and as-built verification 
  • Civil construction quality assurance activities 

 

Mechanical Engineering 

 

  • Mechanical installations and equipment 
  • Welding records and installation quality documentation 
  • Design for Maintenance reviews 
  • Human Factors Engineering considerations 
  • DfMA principles 
  • Mechanical quality records and supplier assurance 

 

Electrical Engineering 

 

  • Electrical installations and systems 
  • Electrical compliance inspections 
  • Hazardous area installations 
  • Industrial control systems interfaces 
  • Electrical commissioning readiness reviews 
  • Factory and witness testing activities 

  

These technical requirements will be assessed according to the relevant discipline rather than being expected of all applicants. 

 

What skills & qualifications you will need 

 

  • Significant engineering experience within construction, installation, inspection or assurance activities. 
  • Experience working within industrial, utilities, manufacturing, process or infrastructure environments. 
  • Experience of working with contractors, suppliers and delivery partners. 
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. 
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation. 
  • Understanding of quality assurance and compliance processes. 
  • Knowledge of CDM Regulations and safe systems of work. 
  • Strong focus on health, safety and risk management. 
  • Ability to influence and challenge constructively to achieve quality outcomes. 
  • Standard IT competency. 
  • Current full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Yorkshire. 

 

The Electrical Inspector role requires sufficient competencies and qualifications to ensure internal YW electrical authorisation sign-off: 
  

  • IET 18th Edition qualification. 
  • NVQ Level 4, HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Installation. 

 

It would be great if you also have 

 

Civil Engineering 

 

  • Experience working with CESWI standards. 
  • Civil construction inspection experience within the water or infrastructure sectors. 

 

Mechanical Engineering 

 

  • Experience of mechanical asset installation assurance. 
  • Knowledge of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA). 
  • Experience reviewing welding and quality documentation. 

 

Electrical Engineering 

 

  • CompEx qualification. 
  • Familiarity with ATEX requirements. 
  • Experience with industrial control systems and automation interfaces. 

 

All disciplines 

 

  • Water or wastewater industry experience. 
  • Asset management experience. 
  • Experience in regulated industries. 
  • Coaching or mentoring experience.
  • Knowledge of Yorkshire Water engineering specifications and assurance processes. 

 

Flexible working 

 

Although much of the role is site-based, we understand the importance of balancing work and home life. Flexible working arrangements will be considered where operational requirements allow. 

 

Do we sound like your cup of tea? 

 

Whether your background is in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, this is an exciting opportunity to influence the quality and safety of Yorkshire Water's capital programme and help ensure that new infrastructure is delivered right first time. 

 

Join us and play a key role in improving engineering quality, driving continuous improvement and helping deliver essential services for customers across Yorkshire. 

 

Accessibility  

 

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 might soon start interviewing and close the position based on the response. To make sure you’re considered, please send in your application as soon as you can. 

 

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. 
 

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.

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