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Role Overview
We have two exciting opportunities for Sewer Adoption, Diversion & Requisition Technician(s) to join the Developer Services team in the Customer Experience function at Yorkshire Water. You will play a key role in providing technical guidance and support to a range of customers and developers on sewer adoptions and diversions.
Location
This role will initially be based in Bradford but we’re moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in Summer 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future, with a hybrid working arrangement in place, a mix of office and home working.
Work Type
We have two temporary positions for 12 months working full time, 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday between a working window of 8:00am-6:00pm.
Compensation
Salary from £32,074 - £40,093 per annum depending on experience.
Benefits
* Annual performance related bonus
* Structured development opportunities in line with the Sewer Adoption, Diversion & Requisition Technician progression plan
* Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
* Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
* 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!
Responsibilities
* Provide developer customers with a high level of technical advice, guidance and support in relation to the adoption, diversion and requisition of new and existing sewerage assets proposed through the new development process.
* Provide developer customers with a pre‑planning sewerage technical response to their enquiry to develop land and also provide customers with technical response and information in relation to their sewer closure application.
* Provide customers with a technical response and budget estimates in response to the NRSWA (New Road and Street Works Act) consultation.
* Complete detailed technical assessments on network design proposals, ensuring proposals are compliant with the latest design standards, health and safety, policy, legal and regulatory aspects required in the role.
* Adopt a commercial mindset to manage the financial aspect of the application and ensure all data is submitted accurately on company systems to ensure regulatory compliance.
Qualifications & Skills
* Technical knowledge and grounding in: connecting to the public sewer network, designing a new sewer network, sewer diversion, sewer requisition, sewer closure and works in the highway, planning legislation requirements; design, operation and maintenance of gravity and pumped sewerage networks; design and operation of sewerage pump stations and network storage assets; sewerage engineering, construction methods and sewer hydraulics; sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and the end to end treatment train; latest legislation (Water Industry Act, The Big Transfer, Planning) and guidance (Code for Adoption, CIRIA The SuDS Manual); Water UK, DMex and regulatory environment.
* Diploma in Civil Engineering / Sewerage Network Design and Operation would be advantageous; training will be provided in role.
* Customer focused approach to building and maintaining relationships.
* Strong IT skills, competent in using Microsoft Office applications.
* Full UK Driving Licence with less than 6 points.
Recruitment Process
Closing Date: 22nd December 2025.
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.
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.
Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
No agencies please.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Administrative, Customer Service, and Other
Industries
Utilities
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