Pumping Solutions Project Lead (Water)

Yorkshire Water; Altofts; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual incentive

Pension scheme up to 12%

Development opportunities

25 days leave + 2 wellness days

Life assurance 4x

Health cash plan options

Cycle to work

Gym discounts

Retail savings

Online GP service

Job summary

Yorkshire Water is seeking a Pumping Solutions Technical Specialist to join the Asset Maintenance team. You will design, manage and deliver temporary pumping solutions across our network, from initial concept through installation and handover, collaborating with operations and MEICA teams to ensure safe, cost-effective outcomes.

The role is permanent, 37 hours per week, based initially in Normanton with a future move to Leeds.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3, HNC, or equivalent qualification in a relevant technical discipline.
• Proven experience within the pump hire sector and/or water industry.
• Practical understanding of fluid dynamics, pumping technologies, and associated civil and electrical principles.
• Strong knowledge of temporary and permanent pumping systems, with the ability to diagnose issues and develop effective technical solutions.
• Demonstrable project management experience, including planning, coordinating, and delivering multiple concurrent projects.
• Working knowledge of CDM 2015 and the application of regulatory requirements to temporary works and site delivery.
• Experience managing subcontractors and external suppliers in a technical or operational environment.
• Strong commercial awareness, including preparing quotations, project cost control, and supplier management.
• Confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to explain technical information clearly to a range of audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Competent user of Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Visio, and MS Project.
• Full UK driving licence (No more than six points)

Responsibilities

• Review mitigation requests and assess what can be delivered using internal resources and equipment.
• Design temporary pumping solutions to support planned maintenance activities and mitigate the risk of pumping asset failures.
• Act as the Person Managing Work Activity (PMWA) for the installation and decommissioning of temporary pumping solutions.
• Deliver pumping solutions end-to-end, managing projects independently to meet operational requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Operations and MEICA Delivery teams to develop practical, customer-focused solutions.
• Lead medium to large-scale and technically complex projects through the full lifecycle, from concept and design to delivery, commissioning, and handover.
• Procure, manage, and coordinate specialist subcontractors, including site surveys, quotations, RAMS reviews, installation methodologies, and site controls.
• Prepare project costings and quotations while maintaining commercial oversight of external spend and subcontractor performance.
• Provide technical expertise and identify opportunities to introduce new technologies, improve delivery methods, and enhance service performance.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across the business, ensuring customers and operational teams remain informed and engaged throughout project delivery.
• Monitor and deliver against agreed customer KPIs through proactive communication and effective expectation management.
• Work closely with Procurement, Finance, Engineering, and external suppliers to ensure efficient project delivery and robust supplier performance.
• Contribute to key business outcomes including reducing external spend, minimising asset downtime, preventing pollution events, and improving stakeholder satisfaction.
• Champion SHEQ standards and promote a culture of safety, quality, and compliance across staff, subcontractors, and customers.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Fluid dynamics knowledge

CDM 2015 compliance

Cost control

Vendor management

MS 365 proficiency

Driving licence

Safety culture

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Visio

Excel

Job description

Yorkshire Water is seeking a Pumping Solutions Technical Specialist to join the Asset Maintenance team. You will design, manage and deliver temporary pumping solutions across our network, from initial concept through installation and handover, collaborating with operations and MEICA teams to ensure safe, cost-effective outcomes.

The role is permanent, 37 hours per week, based initially in Normanton with a future move to Leeds.