Kelda Group Limited
Senior Project Engineer

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Senior Project Engineer
Senior Project Engineer – SI/ICA
Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:
We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, 4a, £50,797 - £65,123
A company car through company car lease scheme
Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)
Development opportunities in line with the Senior Project Engineer progression plan
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, 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!
Location: Hybrid working with regular travel to Yorkshire Water sites and offices.
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer to join the Asset Delivery team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?
What we do:
Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this.
We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.
New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Programme Delivery are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
The Programme Delivery department is accountable for delivering the Capital Construction Programme. This is achieved by delivering intelligent Totex solutions, through collaboration, for sustainable out-performance. The Department is also accountable for commercial and contractual arrangements across the supply chain and to deliver leading and world class contract management processes.
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The purpose of the department is to achieve best value for money from our Capital Programme, by optimising our resources, monitoring and tracking the effectiveness and efficiency of our supply chain commercial arrangements, through;
Reducing cycle time in the project delivery process;
Maintaining, or enhance service;
Embracing a collaborative approach through our supply chain;
Working in a safe environment;
Delivering out performance against targets identified in collaborative out performance plans.
Specialist Projects is a stream within Programme Delivery led by Engineers from various disciplines. Undertaking the roles of Client, Principal Designer and Principal Contractor we manage the end to end design process and utilise a wide ranging supply chain to deliver engineering construction schemes across Clean Water, Waste Water and Networks.
Where you fit in:
As our Senior Project Engineer you will;
Provide technical supervision and line management of a team of Project Technicians
Technically manage and coordinate the design and safe delivery of engineered MEICA projects within the Specialist Projects portfolio
Ensure that the delivery of all projects complies with the requirements of the CDM regulations undertaking the role of Principal Contractor and supporting the Client & Principal Designer
Ensure adherence to YW Engineering specification and associated documentation
Drive excellent standards and performance in health and safety, risk management and control of work to ensure compliance with the YW safety Policy
Ensure that robust financial management and commercial awareness form the foundation of all business decisions
What skills & qualifications you will need:
ICA based apprenticeship or Engineering degree or equivalent
ONC/HNC/BTEC in ICA Engineering
Understands the principles of control of works – Permits, POWRA, RAMS etc
Understands the major processes and the effects/role of MEICA equipment in this
Has a broad experience with electrical and ICA equipment and can use this experience to produce engineered solutions to resolve business risks and other issues
Has a thorough understanding and working knowledge of the CDM regulations and their practical application
Has a good understanding of the design and project delivery process including hazard identification, risk assessment and site supervision
Ability to respond/answer to a wide range of specific technical and non-technical detailed queries
Understands and has experience of working to ATEX standards
Applies formal SI & ICA project development and delivery procedures – ie URS, SRS, P&IDs, FDS, FAT, SAT & O&Ms
Detailed knowledge and understanding of SI & ICA best practice and standards
Experience of optimising SI control systems in a complex ICA technology landscape.


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You will also benefit from having:
Experience working in a regulated utility or major asset management / delivery with a wide-ranging asset base
Previous experience in a commercially orientated and or regulated environment
Knowledge of the application of SI, Automation and Instrumentation technologies in a water utility environment.
Understands and applies BS7671, BSEN 61511, BSEN 13849 and BSEN 62061 and other relevant legislation / standards
Knowledge of Schneider PLC platform, Mitsubishi (IEC 61131) and Allen Bradley HMI/PLC systems and software and ‘iFix’ SCADA.
Understand process safety activities and documentation ie; Engineering Risk Assessment/Safety Reviews,
We embrace a flexible working model, where our hybrid setup typically requires an average of 1 to 2 days in the office per week and working on our operational sites. This could be slightly more when collaborative efforts, training or meeting deadlines demand it. For those who prefer to work on-site, our office is open Monday-Friday during working hours.
If you’re an experienced Senior Project Engineer professional and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you.
If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.
All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.
We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.
If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.
Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
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