Kelda Group Limited
Project Engineer
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Project Engineer
Project Engineer
About Yorkshire Water
We offer a competitive salary: £45,861 – £57,326 (depending on experience)
- Company car benefit
- Annual incentive-related bonus (£1000 maximum)
- Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + extra wellness days
- Life assurance cover (4× pensionable salary)
- Health cash plan, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex & partner cover
- Retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle-to-work scheme, gym memberships & more
Location: Yorkshire region (Bradford, Leeds, Sheffield, York, Hull) Remote working with regular travel (2-3 days/week on-site)
Work Type: Permanent, 37 hours/week, Mon-Fri
About the Role
Exciting opportunity to join our Engineering Team as a Project Engineer, supporting Yorkshire Water’s mission to deliver safe drinking water, protect the environment, and serve 5.4 million+ people in Yorkshire.
What We Do
We manage over £70m in projects (AMP8) to ensure regulatory compliance and resilience of Instrumentation, Control (C&I) systems, and automation systems across Yorkshire Water.
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As a Project Engineer, you will:
- Develop and absorb internal standards across C&I assets.
- Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and technicians to better our delivery capabilities.
- Support both experienced and aspiring engineers through training in latest technologies and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and test critical ICA services in these areas:
- Instrumentation
- PLC & HMI/LOI systems
- SCADA applications
- Site data networks
- Lead technical/financial projects, ensuring best-value delivery.
- Guarantee projects meet quality, statutory, and safety standards (Health & Safety, CDM compliance).
- Act in Principal Contractor capacity for CDM projects.
- Support compliant handover processes against agreed scopes.
Requirements & Skills
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, ICA Apprenticeship, ONC/HNC/BTEC in Electrical/Controls).
- Broad experience with electrical & C&I equipment to solve business risks.
- Certification for LV Electrical Authorisation.
- Strong grasp of PLC, HMI, SCADA, instruments, and change control.
- Diagnostic capabilities and problem-solving collaboration.
- Sound understanding of CDM principles, health & safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Valid UK driving licence + flexibility to travel across Yorkshire.
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Bonus Attributes
- Workload management skills + relationship building.
- Collaboration with equipment manufacturers to identify enhancements.
- Analytical approach to risk and construction challenges.
- Strong reporting, investigation & technical communication capabilities.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible work patterns and job share options to support work-life balance.
- Career opportunities with continuous learning and growth.
Eager to drive change and deliver exceptional water services? Apply today!
Accessibility & Next Steps
- Commitment to removing recruitment barriers; disabilities/accessibility needs tailored.
- Interviews start as soon as qualified applicants are found.
- Pre-employment checks (enhanced disclosure & possible security vetting) apply.
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