About this role
<p><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><strong><span style="color:black">Project Engineer</span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water: </span></strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">We offer a competitive salary, 4b, depending on experience, <strong>£45,861 - £57,326</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">A <strong>company car </strong>benefit</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Annual incentive related bonus - <strong>£1000 maximum Bonus Opportunity for the Performance Year</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Attractive pension scheme (<strong>up to 12% company contribution</strong>) </span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Development opportunities in line with the <strong>Project Engineer progression plan</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – <strong>plus two extra wellness days!</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Life assurance cover of <strong>4 times pensionable salary </strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">A <strong>great benefits package </strong>– choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. </span></li> <li><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Retail savings scheme </span></strong></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts <strong>and many more! </strong></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Location: </strong>Yorkshire Region (Bradford, Leeds, Sheffield, York, Hull) Remote working with regular travel to Yorkshire Water sites and offices, typically 2-3 days a week</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Work type: </strong>Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">We have an exciting opportunity for a <strong>Project Engineer </strong>to join the <strong>Engineering Team </strong>at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. <strong>Could this be you?</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">What we do:</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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. Engineering are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">The <strong>Engineering Team </strong>sits in our <strong>Asset Delivery department </strong>and has accountability for all Instrumentation, Control Systems and Automation within the Yorkshire Water across the whole project lifecycle. As well as governing our C&I assets we have a programme of work to the value of ~£70m across AMP8 to ensure our assets remain regulatory compliant and resilient to provide safe drinking water and protect the environment.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">The Project Engineer will be work alongside our Engineers, Project Managers and Technicians to develop the relevant standards to which the company will operate and deliver projects to those standards.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">The role could suit an experienced C&I Engineer or someone looking to develop in this area. Continuous training is available to develop and maintain experience with the latest technologies and industry standards.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Where you fit in:</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">As our <strong>Project Engineer </strong>you will:</span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Design, develop, deploy and test business critical ICA services in one or more of the following areas;</span><br> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Instrumentation </span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">PLC & HMI/LOI systems (Programmable Logic Controllers & Human Machine Interfaces / Local Operator Interfaces)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">SCADA systems (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) applications</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Site data networks</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">To take a technical and financial lead role on projects, responsible for the delivery of best value & ensuring technical outcomes are aligned to business requirements. </span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">To ensure projects are developed and delivered to the appropriate quality, standards and specifications.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">To ensure projects are compliant with all necessary statutory legislation including Health and Safety and Construction Design and management. (CDM) requirements as appropriate, acting as Principal Contractor.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Ensure all projects follow a formal customer handover process against the agreed scope.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">To ensure the creation and modification of assets results in safe, compliant, reliable, affordable assets that are aligned with operational risk.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Provide technical input into developing short- and long-term strategic plans.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">What skills & qualifications you will need:</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Engineering degree or equivalent ICA Apprenticeship & ONC/HNC/BTEC in Electrical or ICA Engineering.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Has a broad experience with electrical and ICA equipment and can use this experience to produce engineered solutions to resolve business risks and other issues.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Qualifications and experience to facilitate YW Electrical Authorisation (LV).</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Can make suggestions to or challenges the use of PLC, HMI, SCADA, Telemetry and the various instruments commonly found on YW sites</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Can make changes to and diagnose issues with PLC, HMI, SCADA, Instrumentation and understand the need for change control</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Is able to highlight complex technical issues and supports and contributes to resolution.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Understands the principles of Construction Design Management (CDM)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Current valid driving licence and flexibility to travel across the Yorkshire region.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">You will also benefit from having:</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Ability to manage & prioritise workload whilst maintaining effective operational relationships.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Ability to work effectively with equipment manufacturers to identify shortfalls & propose enhancements.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Ability to understand risk issues on site as well as construction risks.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Ability to carry out Investigation, report writing & communication skills.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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! </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Do we sound like your cup of tea??? </span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">If you’re an experienced <strong>Project Engineer </strong>and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Accessibility </span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Just a heads-up! </strong>We might start interviewing as soon as a suitable applicant is found. To make sure you’re considered, please send in your application as soon as you can.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">No agencies please</span></p>