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Flow & Spills Technical Specialist
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Flow and Spill Technical Specialist – Yorkshire Water
We have an exciting opportunity for a Flow and Spill Technical Specialist to join the River Health department at Yorkshire Water and be a part of delivering exceptional performance across all areas related to storm overflows. This role sits at the heart of ensuring Yorkshire’s water future is secured while supporting over 5.4 million residents annually.
About Yorkshire Water
Our Purpose
Yorkshire Water connects communities and preserves their health through essential water, wastewater, and environmental services. Our responsibility spans beyond daily operations, encompassing proactive environmental care. Below are just some ways we support Yorkshire’s prosperity:
- Deliver clean drinking water for 5.4 million people (and visitors).
- Safely manage wastewater while upholding environmental commitments.
- Shape Yorkshire’s future with investment, innovation, and robust governance to meet new challenges in environmental legislation and customer expectations.
The River Health team epitomises this forward-thinking approach, ensuring compliance and innovation drive superior performance to benefit both communities and the planet.
Role & Responsibilities
Core Purpose
You will provide scientific, technical, and practical direction for critical infrastructure systems (focus on storm overflows, flow optimisation, and Pass Forward flow compliance). This vital role involves collaborating with teams—operational, technical, and strategic—to deliver compliance, performance excellence, and added value through innovation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Analysis and Compliance
- Analysingly interpret spill and flow data while ensuring compliance with environmental permits and Health & Safety standards.
- Proactively resolve spikes in failure or breaches, escalating regulatory/performance risks to the Regulatory Operational Performance Manager as needed.
- Empowered to create corrective action plans aligned with stakeholder needs.
2. Action Planning & Reporting
- Oversee the drafting, execution, and reporting of site-level and regional action plans that address:
- Storm overflow reduction targets.
- Flow compliance failures.
- Legional regulatory and internal performance goals.
- Think strategically to align operator networks with sustainable optimisation solutions.
3. Operational Excellence
- Shape short- to medium-term asset operation, leveraging expertise to improve regulatory KPIs and overall performance metrics.
- Track flow / overflow performance, presenting optimised interventions and their impact to internal stakeholders.
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4. Regulatory Leadership
- Lead on prescribing information (regulatory returns, EA correspondence) and ensure associated systems meet business needs.
- Develop/oversee quality assurance standards and technical guidance while translating technical complexity into actionable strategies.
5. Risk & Strategic Enterprise
- Authorise risk registers, ensuring proactive alignment with strategic aspirations.
- Assist the Asset Planning team by identifying systemic risks and prioritising opportunities for mitigation.
- Collaboratively communicate risks related to unfunded flow compliance and overflow risks.
6. Knowledge Transfer & Improvement
- Engage operational teams to mitigate technical constraints and policy gaps.
- Advise colleagues on compliance processes through training and 1:1 coaching.
- Collaborate on onsite investigations and academic/inspection records.
Location & Work Pattern
- Location: Mobile worker – primarily visit onsite across Yorkshire Water sites (2–3 days per week).
- Contract Type: Permanent, 37 hours/week (Mon-Fri).
- Flexibility: Hybrid options encouraged, balancing job share and leave aligned with workload pressures.
Required Skills & Experience
To succeed as our Flow & Spill Technical Specialist, you must demonstrate:
- Understanding of wastewater and stormwater networks (theory and process operation).
- Deep expertise in environmental compliance (regulatory requirements, policy frameworks, and stakeholders).
- Experience shaping strategic directions while managing change, conflict resolution, or complex problem-solving.
- Robust analytical skills with clarity in translating technical data to collaborate across tiers.
- Comfort working in regulated industry environments.
Technical & Operational Expertise
- Deep knowledge of flow compliance metrics and storm overflow management systems.
- Ability to devise and implement management processes or performance frameworks.
- Forward-thinking in scheming out asset improvements based on data trends and stakeholder coordination.
Personal Qualities
- Collaborative influence: Effective cross-organisational support, coaching junior staff, and advocating for decision-making.
- Patience and tact in liaising with regulators, customers, and internal staff alike.
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Preferred Experience & Advantages
- Leadership experience in managing teams.
- Substantial industry knowledge beyond role standards.
Perks & Benefits
Yorkshire Water prioritises our colleagues’ satisfaction with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Financial
- Salary range: £42,881 – £50,709 (based on experience).
- Company car or cash allowance (£3,000/year) or equivalent options.
- Annual bonus opportunity: £1,000 (dependent on performance).
Wellbeing
- 4 weeks paid leave + 3 days extra (plus bank holidays).
- Life cover (4x pensionable salary).
- Enhanced workplace health support, including:
- Personal online GP service.
- Dental and critical illness insurance options for tailored packages.
Reward Programme
- Retail savings scheme matching pension contributions (up to 12%).
- Gym membership discounts and Cycle to Work scheme.
Aspire
- Career development underpinned by Flow & Spill Technical Specialist progression plans.
- Professional growth: Mentorship, stakeholder training, and innovation participation.
Flexible Work Arrangements
Our responsive workplace policy allows flexible and part-time arrangements (where possible), affirming efforts to support:
- Childcare responsibilities.
- Flexible hours to aid work-life balance.
Career at Yorkshire Water
Why Join us?
- Contribute meaningfully to Yorkshire’s water future.
- Join a complex, values-driven team where collaborative professionals thrive.
- Drive tangible impact through innovative solutions.
- Join Path2Run: Our structured technical development programme.
Application Instructions
Secure your place—submit before 31st July 2026. Eligible candidates will undergo:
- Basic Disclosure Checks (third-party).
- Security vetting (potential Counter Terrorist or Security Check clearance).
Accessibility & Commitment
Yorkshire Water’s recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require adjustments or have an accessibility need, disclose it in your application. We’ll accommodate steps to ensure a smooth experience. Failure to meet published dates may occur—so hurry!
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