Solution Development Engineer (Civil)

Yorkshire Water; Redcar; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Solution Development Engineer to join their Engineering – Civils Team. This role offers the chance to contribute to essential water and wastewater services for millions, ensuring clean and safe drinking water while protecting the environment. You will be involved in technical inspections, project supervision, and providing expert advice on asset maintenance. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the community and advance your career in civil engineering.

Benefits

Company Car

Annual Bonus

Pension Scheme

25 Days Annual Leave

Wellness Day

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Gym Membership Discounts

Retail Savings Scheme

Online GP Service

Qualifications

• Significant previous industry relevant experience in inspection and scheme delivery.
• Knowledge of Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical inspection services for all civil asset types.
• Plan and supervise small-scale civil projects.
• Drive health and safety standards and compliance.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Inspection and Investigation

Project Management

Communication Skills

Relationship Management

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

IEng or CEng Qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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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 – band 4a, £48,250 - £60,313
• A company car through a 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 Solution Development 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: Bradford, Buttershaw - typically 1 day in the office/week – with extensive travel around the YW region to operational and office sites.

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Solution Development Engineer to join the Engineering – Civils 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. The Engineering – Civils Team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

The Engineering – Civils Team forms a part of Asset Delivery and consists of a Principal Engineer for the discipline and a small group of Civil Engineers. Our work includes:

• Undertaking planned inspections of all civil asset types.
• Providing a reactive response and assurance service to civil related issues identified by the Operational Teams.
• The planning, implementation and site supervision of both intrusive and non-intrusive investigation works to support and enhance the inspection process.
• The planning, implementation and site supervision of small-scale civils delivery schemes.

Where you fit in:

As our Solution Development Engineer (Civils) you will;

• Provide technical inspection services for all civil asset types and produce written inspection reports.
• Plan, implement and supervise both intrusive and non-intrusive investigation works.
• Plan, implement and supervise the delivery of small-scale civil projects.
• Provide expert technical advice regarding repair, modification and/or an appropriate and proportionate recommendation for maintaining an asset in service.
• Liaise with specialist contractors to ensure the 'suitability for purpose' of inspection and repair techniques.
• Fulfil the role of Client/Principal Designer/Principal Contractor.
• Provide technical support on Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations following incidents and failures of civil assets.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to team members to support the transfer of specialist knowledge and succession planning within Yorkshire Water.
• Drive excellent standards and performance in health and safety, risk management and control of work and ensure compliance with the YW Safety Policy.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Civil Engineering Degree, with significant previous industry relevant experience of inspection/investigation/repair/scheme delivery.
• Be qualified to IEng or CEng level (or be working towards)
• Knowledge of the Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 and the ability to fulfil the role of Principal Designer/Principal Contractor.
• A thorough understanding and appreciation of failure modes and mechanisms associated with a wide range of civil asset types and structures.
• An ability to liaise with specialist contractors to ensure the 'suitability for purpose' of inspection techniques to establish accurate representation of condition.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts into more readily understood information suitable for a wider business audience, able to influence people across multifunctional teams throughout the business.
• Experience of working with and liaising with external contractors.
• Effective at developing and maintaining internal and external relationships.
• Clearly demonstrates the Yorkshire Water company values and behaviours.
• Current full driving licence and flexibility to travel across the Yorkshire region.

You will also benefit from having:

• Previous experience gained within the water or waste-water sectors.
• Previous experience of site supervision duties.
• Rudimentary surveying capability.
• ACAD capability.

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 Civil 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.

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, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.