Senior Asset Planning Sponsor – Solution Development
Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water.
Benefits
* Competitive salary: £47,154 to £58,942 (dependent on experience)
* Company car allowance scheme
* Annual incentive bonus: up to £1,000 per performance year
* Pension scheme: up to 12% company contribution
* Development opportunities: aligned with the Asset Planning Senior Sponsor progression plan
* Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, plus an extra wellness day
* Life assurance cover: 4 times pensionable salary
* Health and financial benefits: health cash plan, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex, partner cover
* Retail savings scheme
* Wellness and convenience: online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts, and many more
Location & Work Type
Flexible hybrid arrangement with up to three days per week working from the Sheffield office. Occasional travel to wastewater assets – a valid driving licence required.
Permanent position, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
What We Do!
We provide essential water and wastewater services to over 5.4 million residents and tourists in Yorkshire. Our work protects communities, safeguards the environment, and plans for Yorkshire’s water now and for the future.
With new environmental legislation, unprecedented investment, and evolving customer expectations, our Wastewater Service Delivery Team is pivotal in meeting regulatory and customer needs.
Where You Fit In!
As a Senior Asset Planning Sponsor, you will lead and support a hub of Asset Planning Sponsors, providing tactical direction and technical guidance on investigations, diagnoses, and solution development for catchment and compliance risks. You will ensure all interventions align with investment plans and represent the most effective total‑expenditure (TOTEX) solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead End‑to‑End Catchment Investigations. Own and manage key investigation programmes, ensuring outputs are delivered in alignment with tactical and strategic objectives.
* Develop and Maintain Tactical Investment Plans. Collaborate with Asset Planning Sponsors to create and maintain live asset and catchment management plans that support Yorkshire Water’s strategic goals and regulatory commitments.
* Drive Process Development. Identify, define, and implement new processes to support tactical planning. Engage stakeholders to embed technical and process standards across the team.
* Oversee Programme Delivery. Provide oversight across multiple programmes to ensure priorities align with tactical plans. Share risks, insights, and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement and efficiency.
* Output Assurance. Support sponsors with technical and programme assurance, ensuring outputs meet programme requirements and are properly documented, filed, and quality‑assured.
What Skills & Qualifications You Will Need
* Asset Management Expertise. Comprehensive understanding of asset management principles and processes, with proven experience in operational and/or strategic leadership within commercially driven or regulated environments.
* Wastewater Systems Knowledge. Extensive technical knowledge and hands‑on experience with wastewater assets and catchment operations.
* Advanced Analytical Capability. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to investigate, diagnose, and develop strategic solutions at a catchment level.
* Investment Plan Awareness. Familiarity with Yorkshire Water’s AMP8 investment plans and their asset and catchment strategy.
* Leadership & Collaboration. Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of successful collaboration with contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
* Leading Performance Investigations. Demonstrated experience in conducting and leading detailed investigation programmes that look into performance shortfalls across wastewater assets and catchments.
* Data Proficiency. Skilled in interpreting various asset data types and applying insights to assess and mitigate asset and catchment risks.
* Innovation & Value Creation. Innovative approach to identifying and trialling new technologies or working methods that deliver measurable value to the business.
* Business Case Development. Strong capability in developing robust business cases, clearly articulating associated risks, benefits, and strategic alignment to influence key stakeholders.
* Risk Awareness. Sound understanding of site risks throughout the investigation and delivery lifecycle, with the ability to proactively manage and mitigate them.
Additional Benefits of Your Background
* Catchment Modelling Proficiency. Familiarity with catchment modelling tools and their application in strategic planning and solution development.
* Regulatory & Environmental Insight. Strong awareness of relevant regulatory frameworks and environmental policies influencing wastewater asset management.
* Programme & Portfolio Leadership. Demonstrated experience in managing complex programmes and portfolios, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and investment priorities.
* Professional Accreditation. Have achieved or working towards an asset management qualification (e.g., IAM or equivalent), supporting a structured and informed approach to asset lifecycle planning.
Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we support flexible working patterns and job‑share options where possible to help you balance work and home life.
Apply Today
If you have the experience and want to help us deliver great service for our customers while protecting the environment, apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.
Closing Date: 7th April 2026.
Interviews dates will be confirmed.
Successful candidates will undergo pre‑employment checks including a Basic Disclosure Check. Depending on the role, a Counter‑Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance may also be required.
All roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, with 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 comfortable and straightforward. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes, please include this information in your application. We will discuss reasonable adjustments.
Kelda Group reserves the right to close this position before the published closing date if necessary. We advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
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