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Project Technician Electrical
About Yorkshire Water
We offer a competitive salary (£41,815 – £49,988), 5% rise odds for the right performance. Benefits package includes:
- Company car lease scheme
- Annual bonus (£1,000 max opportunity)
- Attractive pension (up to 12% company contribution)
- 27 annual leave days (25 days + 2 wellness days) + bank holidays
- £4x pensionable salary life assurance
- Choice of benefits: health cash plan, critical/dental insurance, cycle-to-work scheme, gym discounts, more.
Work type: Permanent (37-hour week, Mon–Fri), overtime available.
Opportunity Overview
An exciting role for a Project Technician Electrical to join Yorkshire Water’s Specialist Projects Team, delivering small projects from conception to handover.
Why Yorkshire Water?
We ensure 5.4M+ people in Yorkshire and beyond have clean, safe water 24/7. But our work extends further:
- Protecting communities and the environment
- Championing sustainability amid new regulations and growth
- Investing in infrastructure for a brighter future
As a key function within the Specialist Projects Team, you’ll support our evolving business and regulatory needs.
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Key Responsibilities
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Regulatory & Performance Leadership
- Develop cost-engineered solutions while complying with national/internal standards for design and lifecycle management.
- Ensure aligns with CDM regulations and acts as Principal Contractor for Yorkshire Water projects.
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Project Management
- Direct small-to-medium design-and-build projects within the Specialist Projects portfolio.
- Drive health/safety/environmental compliance to align with standards, including:
- Hazard identification
- Risk assessments
- Site supervision
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Operational Excellence
- Champion latest performance targets across electrical design and delivery.
- Guide teamwork to meet operational and business objectives.
Minimum Requirements
- Electrical Experience: Apprenticeship, degree, or ONC/HNC/BTEC in Electrical Engineering (alternative relevant qualifications accepted).
- Technical Skill: Strong grasp of:
- Work control (permit systems, POWRA, RAMS)
- Hazard assessment & risk management
- Site supervision
- Soft Skills:
- Ability to mitigate technical risks and resolve issues collaboratively.
- Proven workload/prioritisation and relationship management.
- Full UK driving license + flexibility for Yorkshire-wide travel.
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Preferred Experience
- Proven experience of commercially/regulator-driven targets, projects, and water industry operations.
- Working in high-pressure environments; e.g., high-voltage equipment, CHP, or waste processing technologies.
- CITB SMSTS trained (with valid card).
About Work & Commitments
“We operate 24/7, but we champion flexibility.”
- Job share options available where practicable.
- Accessibility: We support reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities or access needs.
- Candidates preferentially considered for interviews on first-come basis: apply early!
Pre-employment checks: Includes Basic Disclosure via Third Party, possible security vetting and medicals.
“Think you’ve got what it takes? Apply today and discover a career built on water, technology, and Italians.”
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