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Smart Networks – Pressure Management Technical Specialist – 24 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 £44,883 - £56,104
  • 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 Pressure Management Technical 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: Regional Office / Hybrid Working

 

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

 

We have 2 exciting new opportunities for Pressure Management Technical Specialist’s 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. 

 

Following our success in achieving a 15% leakage reduction target in AMP7, OFWAT has awarded us additional Enhancement funding for AMP8 to deliver a further 12% reduction. This ambitious goal will be achieved through a blend of proactive, reactive, tactical, and sustainable solutions, all governed through our AMP8 Leakage Enhancement Programme. Pressure Management is a key enabler in this journey—helping to reduce bursts, improve asset health, and maintain stable network performance. By adopting cutting-edge technology, we’re moving towards autonomous control of valves and pumping stations, ensuring consistent pressure management day and night while remaining responsive to network events.

 

We’re now looking for a Technical Specialist to join our Pressure Management team within the Strategy, Planning & Investment department. As part of a team of four, you’ll lead investigations across the clean water network, identifying opportunities to reduce leakage in both Upstream and Distribution areas. You’ll collaborate with Asset Planning, Capital Delivery, and Service Delivery to implement Smart, Calm, Resilient solutions. The role also involves supervising third-party contractors and consultants, influencing infrastructure optimisation, and helping to reduce ODI impacts across the network.

 

Where you fit in:

 

As our Pressure Management Technical Specialist you will

 

  • Act as the technical lead for Pressure Management across Yorkshire Water’s clean water network.
  • Identify and deliver innovative, smart solutions to optimise pressure and reduce leakage.
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to bridge IT/OT and physical infrastructure, driving transformational change.
  • Lead investigations into asset reliability and failure, delivering operational and capital solutions to enhance performance.
  • Develop and implement smart control strategies using emerging technologies like IoT and cellular communication.
  • Design and deliver Smart & Calm Network solutions to improve system resilience across Yorkshire.
  • Support the company’s journey to increase smart maturity in line with AMP8 Business Plan targets.
  • Supervise contractors and consultants, ensuring benefit tracking, KPI reporting, and value-driven delivery of pressure optimisation schemes.

 

What skills & qualifications you will need:

 

  • Full UK Driving License
  • Degree Qualified in relevant Engineering discipline such as Civil/Mechanical Engineering or relevant Engineering experience
  • Significant experience of creating and implementing Pressure Management & Smart Network Solutions
  • Experienced in YW suite of software (Netbase/Ai2/GIS/SAP/AIB/EDMS/IMS)
  • Experience in the Water Industry and particularly Water Distribution.
  • Ability to work with autonomy and make operational decisions 
  • Ability to influence, challenge and manage expectations of external stakeholders

 

You will also benefit from having:

 

  • Chartered of Registered with a Professional Institution (ICE/CIWEM/IoW)
  • Awareness of YW Capital Process

 

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 Pressure Management Technical 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.  

 

Closing date - 26th September 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.

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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