Project Technician Electrical

Kelda Group Limited 0000411940 - Kelda Group Limited; Aberford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Yorkshire Water is hiring a Project Technician Electrical to join the Specialist Projects Team in Bradford. The role covers design and build services from conception to hand-over, with 37 hours per week and overtime availability.

The candidate should have an electrical apprenticeship or degree and strong CDM, risk assessment, and project delivery understanding. Travel across the Yorkshire region is expected.

Qualifications

• Electrical based apprenticeship or Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent / ONC/HNC/BTEC in Electrical Engineering.
• Understands the principles of control of works - Permits, POWRA, RAMS etc.
• Has a good understanding of the design and project delivery process including hazard identification, risk assessment and site supervision.
• Is able to highlight technical issues and supports and contributes to resolution.
• Is able to manage & prioritise workload whilst maintaining effective operational relationships.
• Current valid driving licence and flexibility to travel across the Yorkshire region.
• Experience of driving sustainable performance against challenging business targets.
• Previous experience in a commercially orientated and / or regulated environment.
• Knowledge of the range of equipment within the Water Industry – including high pressure/temperature waste processing facilities, CHP and high voltage equipment
• CITB SMSTS trained with valid card

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver cost engineered solution to in response to Business Risk ensuring adherence to correct national and internal regulations, policies and standards in terms of both the design and life cycle considerations.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations for projects including acting as named person for Principal Contractor on behalf of Yorkshire Water
• Provide design and build project services to manage specific small to large scale projects within the Specialist Projects portfolio
• Drive excellent standards and performance in health and safety, risk management and control of work to ensure compliance with the YW Safety Policy.
• Manage the execution of the project ensuring alignment with all Health, Safety and Environmental and engineering standard requirements.
• Work as part of the team to deliver excellent performance by understanding how their individual performance links into achieving the team’s wider objectives.

Skills

Electrical apprenticeship

Control of works

Risk assessment

Issue resolution

Workload management

Driving licence

Performance targets

Commercial experience

Water industry equipment

SMSTS

Education

Electrical apprenticeship or degree

Tools

CDM Regulations

Job description

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, 5a, £41,815 - £49,988
• A company car through company car lease scheme
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Project Technician Electrical progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus two extra wellness days!
• 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!

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday with overtime available.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Technician Electrical to join the Specialist Projects 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. Specialist Projects Team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

As a Project Technician Electrical, you will provide design and build project services to manage specific small projects within the Specialist Project Teams portfolio through from conception to hand-over to the relevant Business Partner.

This includes liaising with operators, engineering design, project budget and cost control, project planning and reporting, site surveys, design, procurement, contractor selection and tendering, site supervision, commissioning and operator training (with support from others).

Where you fit in:

As our Project Technician Electrical you will;

• Develop and deliver cost engineered solution to in response to Business Risk ensuring adherence to correct national and internal regulations, policies and standards in terms of both the design and life cycle considerations.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations for projects including acting as named person for Principal Contractor on behalf of Yorkshire Water
• Provide design and build project services to manage specific small to large scale projects within the Specialist Projects portfolio
• Drive excellent standards and performance in health and safety, risk management and control of work to ensure compliance with the YW Safety Policy.
• Manage the execution of the project ensuring alignment with all Health, Safety and Environmental and engineering standard requirements.
• Work as part of the team to deliver excellent performance by understanding how their individual performance links into achieving the team’s wider objectives.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Electrical based apprenticeship or Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent / ONC/HNC/BTEC in Electrical Engineering.
• Understands the principles of control of works - Permits, POWRA, RAMS etc.
• Has a good understanding of the design and project delivery process including hazard identification, risk assessment and site supervision.
• Is able to highlight technical issues and supports and contributes to resolution.
• Is able to manage & prioritise workload whilst maintaining effective operational relationships.
• Current valid driving licence and flexibility to travel across the Yorkshire region.

You will also benefit from having:

• Experience of driving sustainable performance against challenging business targets.
• Previous experience in a commercially orientated and / or regulated environment.
• Knowledge of the range of equipment within the Water Industry – including high pressure/temperature waste processing facilities, CHP and high voltage equipment
• CITB SMSTS trained with valid card

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?

Accessibility

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.

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.

Project Technician Electrical • Bradford, England, GB