Transport Planner

Yorkshire Water; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities provider is seeking a Water Resource Options & Resilience Planner in Leeds, UK. The role involves coordinating the implementation of strategic water planning frameworks, managing regulatory compliance, and ensuring sustainable performance. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field, experience in water supply systems, and project management skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of £37,688 to £47,110 plus benefits like pension contribution and annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

12% pension contribution

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance and health cash plan

Wellness day

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of water supply systems and resources planning.
• Solid grasp of UK water policy, regulation, and legislation.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of options development framework.
• Lead review and update of the Water Supply Systems Strategy.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and government expectations.
• Manage a pipeline of opportunities and support commercial development.
• Monitor and control expenditure in partnership with finance teams.

Skills

Understanding of water supply systems

Technical knowledge of water distribution networks

IT proficiency and complex data analysis

Project management experience

Ability to manage conflicting priorities

Communication and interpretation of data

Driving for sustainable performance

Education

Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geography

Job description

Job Title

Water Resource Options & Resilience Planner

Location

Yorkshire, United Kingdom (Leeds / Home office options)

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary (£37,688 - £47,110) plus annual incentive bonus up to £1,000
• £12% pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra wellness day
• Life assurance, health cash plan, critical illness, dental and more

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of Yorkshire Water's options development framework to support strategic water planning.
• Lead the review and update of the Water Supply Systems Strategy.
• Align and integrate planning frameworks across business functions.
• Ensure the programme meets regulatory and government expectations across engineering, cost, environment, and water safety.
• Manage a pipeline of opportunities and support commercial development.
• Identify and elevate risks, issues, and opportunities within the programme.
• Maintain strong relationships with regulators and external stakeholders.
• Ensure financial and commercial decisions align with company strategy.
• Interpret regulatory requirements to guide service and performance risk.
• Shape long‑term investment plans to meet performance and customer outcomes.
• Represent asset strategies and environmental obligations in business cases.
• Monitor and control expenditure in partnership with finance teams.
• Contribute to team performance by linking individual goals to wider objectives.
• Manage priority projects effectively and deliver results.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of water supply systems and water resources planning.
• Technical knowledge of water distribution networks.
• Degree in a relevant discipline (Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, etc.).
• Solid grasp of UK water policy, regulation, and legislation.
• Proven experience in data compilation, analysis, interpretation, and communication.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and balance stakeholder needs effectively.
• Proficient in IT systems, with experience analysing complex datasets.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Track record of driving sustainable performance against challenging targets.
• Full UK driving licence.

Application Process

All roles are subject to a medical questionnaire and may require pre‑employment checks, including Basic Disclosure and security vetting where applicable.

Candidates with accessibility needs should inform us during application to enable reasonable adjustments.

No agencies please.
Closing date: 18 December 2025