About this role
<p><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Project Engineer</span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;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-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, 4b, <strong>£43,991 - £54,989</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">A <strong>company car </strong>benefit</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;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-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Attractive pension scheme (<strong>up to 12% company contribution</strong>) </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Development opportunities in line with the <strong>Project Engineer progression plan</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – <strong>plus an extra wellness day!</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Life assurance cover of <strong>4 times pensionable salary</strong> </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;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-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Retail savings scheme </span></strong></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;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-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Location: </strong>Remote working with regular travel to Yorkshire Water sites and offices, <strong>typically two days per week</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;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-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">We have an exciting opportunity for a <strong>Project Engineer </strong>to join the <strong>Specialist Projects 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-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">What we do:</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;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-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;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-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;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. Programme Delivery 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-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">The Asset Delivery department is accountable for delivering the Capital Construction Programme. This is achieved by delivering intelligent Totex solutions, through collaboration, for sustainable out-performance. The Department is also accountable for commercial and contractual arrangements across the supply chain and to deliver leading and world class contract management processes. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">The purpose of the department is to achieve best value for money from our Capital Programme, by optimising our resources, monitoring and tracking the effectiveness and efficiency of our supply chain commercial arrangements, through; </span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Reducing cycle time in the project delivery process; </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Maintaining, or enhance service; </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Embracing a collaborative approach through our supply chain; </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Working in a safe environment; </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Delivering out performance against targets identified in collaborative out performance plans. </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Specialist Projects is a stream within Programme Delivery led by Engineers from various disciplines. Undertaking the roles of Client, Principal Designer and Principal Contractor we manage the end to end design process and utilise a wide ranging supply chain to deliver engineering construction schemes across Clean Water, Waste Water and Networks. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Where you fit in: </span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">As our <strong>Project Engineer </strong>you will; </span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Develop and deliver cost engineered solutions in response to Business Risks.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Manage and coordinate the design, ensuring all projects follow the correct management process for engineering acceptance against the agree scope.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Ensures that the delivery of all projects comply with the requirements of the CDM regulations including:</span><br> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Undertaking the duties of Principal Contractor on behalf of Yorkshire Water</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Assisting the Client & Principal Designer with the undertakings of their duties</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Manage the execution of the project ensuring alignment with all Health, Safety and Environmental and engineering standards,</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Prepare contract and scope of works documentation and undertake tender process with framework contractors,</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Ensure that robust financial management controls are applied throughout the project delivery process and commercial awareness form the foundation of all business decisions.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">What skills & qualifications you will need: </span></strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Electrical, ICA, mechanical or process based apprenticeship or Engineering degree or equivalent.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">ONC/HNC/BTEC in Electrical, ICA, Mechanical or Process Engineering</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Has a thorough understanding and working Knowledge of the CDM regulations and their practical application,</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Understands the principles of control of works - Permits, POWRA, RAMS, LOLER, EWAR etc.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Has a broad experience with electrical, ICA, mechanical and process equipment and can use this experience to produce engineered solutions to resolve business risks and other issues,</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Has a good understanding of the design and project delivery process including hazard identification, risk assessment and site supervision,</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Is able to respond/answer to a wide range of specific technical and non-technical detailed queries.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Understands and has experience of working to DSEAR Regulation, ATEX Directives and British standards.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Understands and has experience of working to COSHH regulation and British standards.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">You will also benefit from having: </span></strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Experience working in a regulated utility or major asset management / delivery with a wide ranging asset base</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Experience of driving sustainable performance against challenging business targets.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Previous experience in a commercially orientated and or regulated environment</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">CITB SMSTS trained with valid card </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Knowledge of the range of equipment within the water industry </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;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-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Do we sound like your cup of tea? </span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">If you’ve got experience as a Project Engineer 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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;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-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;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-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;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-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;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-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black"><strong>Just a Heads-up!! </strong>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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt;color:black">No agencies please</span></p>