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Senior Project Engineer SI/ICA
Senior Project Engineer – SI/ICA
About Yorkshire Water
We offer a compelling package including:
- Competitive salary: £52,955 – £67,891
- Company car benefit
- Annual incentive bonus (up to £1,000)
- Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
- Development opportunities aligned with progression plans
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + 2 extra wellness days
- Life assurance (cover of 4x pensionable salary)
- Comprehensive benefits package (health cash plan, critical illness insurance, dental cover, life assurance flex, partner cover, and more)
- Retail savings scheme
- Online GP service
- Cycle-to-work scheme, gym discounts, and additional perks
Location: Hybrid working model with regular travel to Yorkshire Water sites and offices.
Position: Permanent, 37 hours per week (Monday–Friday).
Why Join Us?
Yorkshire Water serves 5.4 million+ residents and visitors, ensuring clean drinkable water and safe wastewater services—while caring for communities, protecting the environment, and future-proofing Yorkshire’s water infrastructure.
Our Commitment
New environmental legislation, investment, and customer demands create an exciting opportunity in the water industry. Programme Delivery is pivotal to modernising service standards through:
- Delivering Totex solutions (total expenditure, including capital and operating costs)
- Optimising commercial contracts and supply chain performance
- Reducing project cycle times
- Enhancing service quality
- Ensuring safety, collaboration, and contractual excellence
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Within this, Specialist Projects oversees end-to-end engineering and construction for Clean Water, Wastewater, and Networks, managed by cross-disciplinary engineers.
Role Overview
As a Senior Project Engineer, you will:
Core Responsibilities
🔹 Lead technical supervision of a team of Project Technicians 🔹 Technically manage and coordinate design and safe delivery of MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, Automation) projects 🔹 Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, fulfilling Principal Contractor responsibilities alongside supporting Client and Principal Designer 🔹 Uphold Yorkshire Water’s engineering specifications and associated documentation 🔹 Drive health & safety excellence, risk management, and work control to align with the company’s safety policy 🔹 Embed robust financial management and commercial awareness in all business decisions
Required Qualifications & Experience
Essential Criteria:
📌 Qualifications:
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent (ONC/HNC/BTEC in MEICA fields)
- ICA (Instrumentation & Control Automation) apprenticeship qualification
📌 Technical Competencies:
- Proficiency in control of works (permit systems, POWRA, RAMS)
- Broad electrical & MEICA equipment engineering experience with built-in problem-solving skills
- Deep understanding of CDM regulations and practical application
- Experience with hazard identification, risk assessment, and site supervision
- ATEX standard compliance knowledge
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📌 Process & Compliance Knowledge:
- Formal SI/ICA project management experience (URS, SRS, P&IDs, FDS, FAT, SAT, O&Ms)
- Expertise in SI/ICA standards and best practices
- Ability to optimise SCADA & automated systems in complex landscapes
Desirable (but not mandatory):
✔ Experience in regulated utilities or major asset delivery environments ✔ Background in commercially or regulatory-driven roles ✔ Knowledge of BSEN standards (61511, 13849, 62061) and BS7671 ✔ Familiarity with:
- Schneider PLC, Mitsubishi (IEC 61131), and Allen Bradley (SCADA/HMI)
- Process safety documentation (Risk Assessments, Safety Audits) ✔ Recognisable experience with modern utilities infrastructure
Working Arrangements
Flexible hybrid approach:
- Primary requirement: 1–2 in-office days/week
- Site visits as needed for collaboration, training, or project deadlines
- English Regional Office open Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, flexible scheduling for
About the Company: Inclusivity & Process
Yorkshire Water is commitment to accessibility. If you have accommodations needed to apply, we’ll discuss them here. Successful candidates proceed through:
- Basic Disclosure Check (via third party)
- Possible security screening (Counter Terrorist Check or Security Clearance as relevant)
- Medical assessments
Non-agency hires only.
Next Steps
Ready to support Yorkshire Water in delivering exceptional service while safeguarding the environment? Apply now and explore what your career in utilities can offer!
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