Company description:
Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.
Job description:
Network Engineer (East Engineering Team) x 2
Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:
* We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience£38,437 - £51,013 (pending 4.5% increase from April 2025)
* A company car through company car lease scheme
* Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
* Attractive pension scheme (Currently up to 10% company contribution, which will increase to 12% from April 2025)
* Development opportunities in line with the Network Engineer progression plan
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra wellness day!
* Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
* 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!
Location:Hybrid Working Working in the East of the region (Hull, Wolds or North York Moors offices) & Working from Home
Work type:Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday
We have 2 exciting opportunities for aNetwork Engineersto join the East Engineering Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?
What we do:
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.
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.
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. Technical Engineer Team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
We currently have a vacancy for a Network Engineer to join the Technical Engineering Team (West area) which forms part of the wider Network Planning and Engineering department in the Clean Water Service Delivery Business Unit. This role is based in the Calder area of Yorkshire supporting the Calder area. This role will also require cross area working when required.
As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for providing a proficient and effective engineering capability within the Technical Engineering Team to maintain performance of water infrastructure Performance Commitments, minimise customer impact and provide support to other departments and customers for potable water distribution related matters.
Where you fit in:
As ourNetwork Engineeryou will
The role requires the individual to investigate DG2 failures generated by customers and by maintenance issues to provide cost efficient and timely OPEX and CAPEX solutions.
The successful applicant will require a detailed knowledge of water network operation and hydraulic understanding to analyse system data and ensure that operational risks and failures are identified and where necessary optimum solutions are identified and implemented.
Knowledge of the DG2 framework and surrogate measurements are essential. The Engineer will provide direction for investigations utilising field team and other technical resources to ensure that proposed solutions are appropriate supported by written reports and calculations to support capital scheme entries. The Engineer will be responsible for commissioning and proving resolution of DG2 solutions.
The role will also entail Criticality / Resilience studies to determine appropriate classification, recording and treatment of critical assets, with a view to investigating and producing contingency plans.
The Engineer should be able to interpret and understand how water supply systems which operate over large geographical areas are configured and operate.
The Engineer should be able to identify supply interruption risks through analysis of operating conditions, options, and system limitations. The Engineer will assess these risks by undertaking detailed hydraulic and risk analysis, potentially utilising hydraulic modelling tools including critical link analysis. The Engineer will liaise with other teams to investigate risks and develop mitigation plans and ensure that risks are recorded in EDA where mitigation plans cannot provide a robust alternative operational alternative supply. This requires the production of a detailed report describing the risk in technical terms with accurate risk assessment for probability, quantity, and severity.
You would also be required to maintain plans and procedures at WSS level and for individual risks, liaising with production and local field teams to develop and test plans.
The Engineer will actively promote the use of quality management systems which hold information for site specific and water supply system risks and operational requirements. The engineer will ensure that these plans are reviewed with operational teams and ensure that they are up to date and understood by operational field teams.
The role also supports the production of intervention plans and development of RAMS with contingency plans for significant impacting assets (including WAND development)
The Engineer should have a detailed knowledge of water distribution system principles of operation and hydraulics to be able to prepare detailed intervention plans, method statements and contingency plans. The Engineer will be able to calculate the hydraulic and water quality impact of interventions which significantly change the operation of the water network including increased flows, flow reversals and lower pressures, producing detailed risks assessments about potential levels of service impact on customers. The Engineer will produce detailed operational method statements which are verified and agreed with operational teams. The Engineer will develop contingency plans which support method statements and risk assessments.
The role also entails the management of small value capital solutions from inception to financial completion utilising appropriate systems and controls.
The Engineer will be able to manage small value projects (up to £50k) from solution identification through to commissioning and benefits tracking. This can range from Pressure Management to Zone Optimisation to Automatic Self Cleansing main schemes. The engineer will have a high level of skill in cost control and project management through liaisons with a Project Manager and Contractors.
You would be required to ensure that risks are managed through Yorkshire Waters risk management systems and are appropriately described and managed.
The role also provides engineering support and coaching to other colleagues in the team and the wider business, as well as the ability to support field teams through loss of supply and discolouration incidents to provide advice and develop mitigation options.
The Engineer will be able to react to emerging incidents and provide technical support and advice to both the field team and control room. The engineer should be able to work professionally under pressure to provide accurate and timely information, developing alternative supply options and contingency plans. Where necessary the engineer should be able to take over the management of an incident to direct resources and operations.
The engineer will take part in the technical operations level 2 standby rota.
Finally, the role entails statutory works including mains diversions and new supplies enquiries, where SLA's must be met.
What skills & qualifications you will need:
* Demonstrate proven analytical skills
* Experienced in Yorkshire Water's corporate systems including SAP, AI2, Odyssey, RTS, NetBase, ICE, YorBill, Lotus Notes is preferable.
* A detailed knowledge of the design and operation principles of potable water distribution network assets
* A proven track record of investigating and optimising distribution systems with efficient lowest overall cost solutions
* Excellent data analysis and manipulation skills
* Excellent report writing and communication skills
* Strong Health and Safety awareness
* Demonstration of knowledge and application of company vision, values and SBOs
* Confident at presenting
* Ability to focus on specific activities whilst understanding the wider impact of service delivery to all customers
* Ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships with colleagues and customers
* Be enthusiastic with the ability to demonstrate drive, dedication, and ambition to deliver first class customer service skills
* Demonstrate ability to negotiate and influence at higher, strategic levels
* Demonstrate ability to work on your own initiative and self-manage
* You must be an effective decision maker
* Be an effective time manager to meet stringent timescales, with the ability to multi-task, as the role demands
* Commitment and flexibility are key, along with the ability to cope under pressure, calmly and rationally in a sometimes-stressful environment
* Develop excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
* User of Microsoft Office Excel in addition to word and PowerPoint.
* A team player - someone who supports colleagues and works with others to achieve the best outcome. Values the input of colleagues
* Diligent and strong attention to detail
* Proven track record of interpreting / compiling and data analysis is essential
* Full Valid EU Driving Licence is Required.
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!
Do we sound like your cup of tea???
If you've got experience in Network Engineering 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.
Recruitment Process
Closing date - 4th April 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.
JBRP1_UKTJ