Technical Specialist Team Leader - Asbestos

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, 4a, £46,479 - £58,099 
• 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 Technical Specialist Team Leader – Asbestos 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: Yorkshire Region / Hybrid Working (2/3 days in the office / week)

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Specialist Team Leader - Asbestos to join the Asset Delivery Contracted Maintenance 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 Asset Delivery Contracted Maintenance Team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.  

The Asset Delivery Contracted Maintenance Team are responsible for overseeing several Statutory, Engineering and Maintenance contracts as well as inspections for the wider business.  We work with the suppliers to ensure we drive best value and the correct solutions through the supply chain to deliver compliance.  We aim to strengthen the collaboration and relationship between ourselves and our suppliers to ensure the timely and high-quality completion of the contracted inspections and defect rectifications.

Where you fit in:

As our Technical Specialist Team Leader – Asbestos you will:

• Act as Appointed Person for Asbestos management within Yorkshire Water (YW) as stipulated within Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.  Responsible for ensuring YW complies with all areas of the Health and Safety guidance and the relevant parliamentary acts.
• This includes the provision of technical advice and guidance to all YW personnel and persons working on YW assets, ensuring all assets are included with a site-specific Asbestos Management Survey, the Asbestos reinspection programme is delivered efficiently, identified risks are managed and follow on works are prioritised accordingly.
• Provide leadership and management to a team of YWS Asbestos Inspectors to ensure compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
• Own the specification for any Asbestos tender process bringing the best service and value to the business.  Monitor the performance of the contractors against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which have been agreed and set within the contract specification.  Provide representation for YW at contract review meetings, contractual dispute and resolution and commissioning handover meetings as ‘Contract Manager’ for the assurance of delivery against the contract specification.
• Ensure all work is managed in line with the principles of the Construction Design Management (CDM) Regulations 2015) undertaking the role of
• Principal Contractor where applicable, together with the financial projection and control of costs for each programme of work.  
• Audit the work of the contractor through on-site technical audits and quality control audits of submitted documentation to ensure they meet legislative and business requirements.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience within Asbestos management.
• British Occupational Hygiene Society - W504 minimum qualification or equivalent, with relevant experience working in the field of Asbestos Surveying, Analytical (including abatement specifications) and Risk Management
• IOSH (Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) Managing Safely Qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in the preparation of Management Policies in line with associated HSG documentation
• Stakeholder engagement - Experience of liaising with the Health & Safety Executive and other external agencies.  Ensure all personnel are aware of their roles and responsibilities for Asbestos management as HSG documentation.

You will also benefit from having:

• 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.
• Experience in writing detailed technical specifications for contracted services.
• Has a thorough understanding and working knowledge of the CDM regulations and their practical application.
• Proven ability in auditing and quality checking of contracted activities to ensure compliance with the H&SAW act.
• Working knowledge and use of MS Project Manager or another recognised PM software to project manage multiple contracts and scopes of work. 
• Able to demonstrate strong business planning, resource and budget management and ability to balance risk and value in all decisions.

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 Asbestos Management or Consultancy 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.   

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.

Closing Date – 20th June 2025 Just a heads-up! We might start interviewing and close the position earlier 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