Asset Planning Sponsor

Kelda Group Limited 0000411940 - Kelda Group Limited; Bradford; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is seeking an Asset Planning Sponsor to manage Clean Water Networks. The role includes identifying asset risks, leading investigations, and collaborating with teams. Offered as a hybrid position, it provides a salary of £43,302 - £54,129 and a strong benefits package including company car and annual bonuses.

Benefits

Company Car Benefit

Annual incentive related bonus

Attractive pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Life assurance cover

Health cash plan scheme

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in Asset Planning Sponsor and Clean Water Networks.
• Understanding of Yorkshire Water Performance Commitments.

Responsibilities

• Identifying asset risks or opportunities for intervention.
• Leading investigations into asset performance shortfalls.
• Balancing OPEX, CAPEX, and Carbon for optimum output.

Skills

Engineering / process knowledge of Clean Water Distribution

Risk Management understanding

Influencing and negotiating skills

Organised and methodical approach

Understanding of root cause analysis

Education

Full Driving Licence

Job description

Asset Planning Sponsor (Clean Water Networks) - 4 Vacancies

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 £43,302 - £54,129
• Company Car Benefit
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Asset Planning Sponsor 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 (1-2 days in an office a week - Location TBC dependant on successful candidate home location)

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

We have 4 exciting opportunities for Asset Planning Sponsor's (Clean Water Networks) to join the Water Service Delivery 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. Water Service Delivery are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

The Sponsor role will practice Asset Management Principals working closely with Operations and other Stakeholders to understand business risks on Water Distribution assets. Sponsors support the development of mitigations to be implemented that will drive success towards Yorkshire Water's Performance Commitments. You will be accountable for the realisation of desired outcomes and benefits from any investment while supporting the governance between the organisation's senior managers and the management of each project.

Where you fit in

As our Asset Planning Sponsor you will

• Working closely with operational colleagues to identify asset risks or opportunities that may require additional intervention to resolve - through proactive liaison meetings to discuss risks, performance and intervention plans.
• Understand the Business Need in the context of the company's strategic, operational and regulatory drivers.
• Identify and lead investigations into asset performance shortfalls or opportunities and identify a notional solution where appropriate.
• Lead projects through the investigation phase, ensuring that potential solutions to new regulatory obligations or asset performance shortfalls are fully investigated, utilising expert and partner resources as required
• During concept and investigation phases, drive TOTEX hierarchy opportunities (e.g. maximising no build, process optimisation, improved maintenance) before considering CAPEX.
• Balancing of OPEX, CAPEX and Carbon along with business needs resilience to achieve an optimum output
• Commercial discussions and challenges with Contract Partners.
• Ownership of the Business Case and securing funding for the project through business governance routes.
• Understanding project risks during the life of the scheme, through Scope change (quality), Cost, Time and managing any residual risk.
• Encourage innovative thinking and solution options in order to achieve cost and carbon reduction challenges.
• Help the organisation achieve the delivery of Price Control Deliverables for Water Mains Renewal, Lead Replacement and Water Mains Network Reinforcement.

What skills & qualifications you will need

• Engineering / process knowledge and experience of Clean Water Distribution asset base and its operation
• Risk Management understanding and experience
• Understanding of Yorkshire Water Performance Commitments/Price Control Deliverables
• Influencing and negotiating skills
• Well organised and methodical
• Ability to understand root cause analysis
• Understanding of Engineering Specifications
• Understanding of site process safety - representation in Hazard Study Process
• Full Driving Licence

You will also benefit from having

• CDM awareness/SMSTS Construction to enable development of safety culture and competence in completing PCI
• Health & Safety Qualifications
• Site construction activities
• Experience of partnership/collaborative working

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 Asset Planning Sponsor 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.

Closing date - 3rd October 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 proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.

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.