Strategic Asset Planner

Kelda Group Limited 0000411940 - Kelda Group Limited; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Water Utility Company based in Bradford is seeking a Strategic Asset Planner - Base Maintenance to enhance investment strategies and asset management. The role requires strong data analysis, communication, and relationship management skills. Ideal for candidates passionate about environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance. The position offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Annual bonus up to £1,000

12% pension contribution

25 days annual leave plus wellness day

Health cash plan scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven track record in asset planning.
• Strong analytical skills for complex data sets.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain asset management strategies.
• Analyze asset performance data for investment needs.
• Collaborate with specialists for effective service delivery.
• Integrate asset information into decision-making processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Relationship management

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Job description

Overview

Strategic Asset Planner - Base Maintenance

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 from £37,688 to £47,110 (4b Role).

Annual incentive related bonus up to £1,000.

Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).

Development opportunities in line with the Asset Planner 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: Halifax Road, Bradford / Hybrid Working (one to two office days a week - Bradford).

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

What we do!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Asset Planner - Base Maintenance to join our Business Risk & Investment Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

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. Base Maintenance are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

Where you fit in!

This role secures the investment required by the business in order to achieve all its strategic objectives across all business areas, ensuring a joined-up approach across supporting Management & General streams as well as the core clean and wastewater functions.

The asset deterioration modelling brings a particular focus on understanding and improving asset health alongside creation of the base maintenance programme which will ensure a sustainable business in the long term.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain processes and plans that align with our asset management strategy, policy, and objectives over the next 25 years.
• Analyse asset/service-related data and information to establish the condition and performance of the asset base, aiming to understand the investment requirements to meet the Regulatory framework in relation to the Strategic Direction of Yorkshire Water.
• Collaborate with technical specialists (internal and external) to provide advice and services to the business, assessing, informing, and influencing the potential benefits from future investment scenarios. These services include asset management planning, utility performance improvement, regulatory advisory services, investment appraisals, asset strategies, and project finance advice.
• Develop and update asset investment strategies for all clean and waste assets.
• Develop and update asset investment strategies for Management and General. (Including Fleet Management, IT Investment, Investment and Maintenance, Facilities, Land & Property and site & Cyber Security.)
• Provide asset deterioration modelling capability, offering visibility of our long-term asset replacement and refurbishment requirements (e.g., 25 years+).
• Integrate asset model output intelligence into daily decision-making processes.
• Develops, calibrates, and refreshes asset deterioration models to support long-term asset performance forecasting and investment planning.
• Support the Base element of the PR submission. Base refers to the planned investment in sustaining and refurbishing essential infrastructure - such as pipelines, treatment plants, and pumping stations - to ensure ongoing reliable service and asset longevity.

What skills & qualifications you will need

• Develops and maintains effective internal and external relationships and ability to communicate and engage people at all levels.
• Clearly demonstrates the Yorkshire Water company values and behaviours.
• Ability to gain an understanding of asset data and information. Has a proven track record of handling/processing data.
• Strong data analysis and management skills, with the ability to process, interpret, and translate complex datasets into actionable insights for decision-making.
• Self-motivated, able to identify and source information to support analysis, and to explain and present complex data sets.
• The successful candidate will possess a methodical mindset and strong attention to detail, enabling them to deliver high-quality and precise work.
• Interest in strategy and asset management.

You will also benefit from having

• Knowledge of asset management and risk methodologies.

Applications deadline: 21st September, 2025.

Interview dates: To be announced shortly.

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

No agencies please!