Technical Team Leader - Flow & Spill

Yorkshire Water; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 46,497 - 55,733; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car benefit

Annual incentive bonus

Attractive pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus wellness day

Life assurance cover

Health cash plan

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

A leading water service provider is seeking a Technical Team Leader to enhance wastewater service delivery. Responsibilities include leading a technical team, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, a thorough understanding of wastewater processes, and experience in regulated industries. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits, and supports flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in managing technical teams.
• Deep understanding of environmental compliance in wastewater processes.
• Experience in change management and strategy delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team focused on flow and spill performance.
• Analyse operational data for risks and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with teams to align strategies and deliver improvements.

Skills

Leadership and people management

Wastewater processes understanding

Regulated industry experience

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Change management

Job description

Technical Team Leader - Flow & Spill

Organisation: Yorkshire Water

Location: hybrid working – 3 office / site days per week

Employment type: Permanent, 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Salary and benefits:

• Competitive salary (depending on experience): £46,497 – £55,733
• Company car benefit (subject to mileage and policy criteria)
• Annual incentive‑related bonus – up to £1,000 for the performance year
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities aligned with the Technical Team Leader progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus an extra wellness day
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• Health cash plan, 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

About the role: Yorkshire Water is looking for a Technical Team Leader to join our Wastewater Service Delivery Team. You will help deliver outstanding performance across storm overflows, pass‑forward flow compliance, storm storage optimisation and network performance, while driving environmental performance and compliance.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of technical specialists focused on flow and spill performance
• Provide scientific, technical and operational direction for flow and spill–related assets
• Analyse and interpret operational data to identify risks, trends and improvement opportunities
• Develop and track action plans to ensure compliance with environmental permits and internal performance targets
• Collaborate with operational teams, asset management, permitting and regulatory teams to align strategies and deliver improvements
• Represent Yorkshire Water in audits and site visits with the Environment Agency
• Support the development and implementation of management systems and procedures
• Coach and mentor team members, fostering a high‑performing, collaborative culture

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Strong leadership and people‑management experience
• Deep understanding of wastewater processes and environmental compliance
• Experience working in a regulated industry
• Proven ability to influence across multiple levels of the business and externally
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaborative working skills
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities
• Experience in change management, conflict resolution and strategy delivery
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex technical and financial information
• Full UK driving licence and access to own car

Additional advantageous experience:

• Experience developing and implementing management systems
• Background in coaching and mentoring technical teams
• Familiarity with risk registers and investment planning

Other information:

• Flexible working patterns and job‑share options are supported where possible.
• No agencies please.
• Pre‑employment checks may include a Basic Disclosure Check, Counter‑Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance depending on the role.
• Medical questionnaire and further medicals may be required.
• Accessibility: We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Civil Engineering and Utilities