Overview
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Location & Work Type
Location: Hybrid working across the Yorkshire Water region (typically 1-2 days in office per week).
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
What you will do
We are looking for a Storm Overflow Project Engineer to develop and deliver capital interventions aimed at reducing the frequency, volume, and impact of storm overflows on the water environment. This role will help improve Yorkshire Water's performance against EPA and ODI metrics for storm overflows. You will:
* Collaborate with Operations, River Health, and Delivery Partners to develop cost-effective capital solutions for storm overflow reductions.
* Ensure proposed interventions meet company standards and regulatory obligations without negatively impacting customer service or company targets.
* Oversee the safe and timely delivery of capital interventions within the agreed scope and budget.
* Track and record performance improvements from delivered interventions and integrate learnings into future projects.
* Promote innovative spill reduction methods and work collaboratively with suppliers and partners to enhance efficiency.
* Identify and address asset risks or opportunities through proactive collaboration with operational teams and Flow/Spill Specialists.
* Ensure unfunded spill risks are mitigated and tracked appropriately.
What we look for
Skills & qualifications you will need:
* Experience in wastewater management with a solid understanding of wastewater network and/or treatment processes.
* Experience in scoping and delivering projects and/or on-site solutions.
* Knowledge of health and safety regulations and requirements relevant to delivering work on operational sites.
* Familiarity with operating within a regulated industry or framework.
* Excellent stakeholder management and collaborative working skills.
* Ability to work comfortably and influence across multiple levels of the business and externally.
* Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
* Conflict resolution and coaching skills.
* Flexibility and adaptability.
* Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
* Knowledge of CDM requirements.
* Experience of working with NEC4 contracts.
* Knowledge of environmental regulations.
* Ability to understand, interpret, and disseminate technical and financial information.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
* Competitive salary (salary banding 4b) from £41,133 to £48,642 depending on experience.
* Company Car Benefit.
* Annual incentive related bonus (£1,000 maximum).
* Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).
* Development opportunities in line with the Storm Overflow Project Engineer progression plan.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus an extra wellness day.
* Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
* Choice of health and wellbeing benefits (health cash plan, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex, partner cover).
* Retail savings scheme.
* Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and more.
Additional information
Advert closes: 28th September 2025. Interview dates TBC. Pre-employment checks may include Basic Disclosure, with possible Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All roles subject to a medical questionnaire and further medicals where required. We are committed to accessibility; adjustments available on request. No agencies please. Kelda Group reserve the right to close the position early if needed.
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