Project Technician Electrical

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Technician Electrical to join the Specialist Projects Team at Yorkshire Water and be part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.

As a Project Technician Electrical , you will provide design and build project services to manage specific small projects within the Specialist Project Teams portfolio from conception to hand‑over to the relevant Business Partner. This includes liaising with operators, engineering design, project budget and cost control, project planning and reporting, site surveys, procurement, contractor selection and tendering, site supervision, commissioning and operator training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver cost‑engineered solutions in response to business risk, ensuring adherence to national and internal regulations, policies and standards for design and life‑cycle considerations.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations for projects, acting as named person for the Principal Contractor on behalf of Yorkshire Water.
• Provide design and build project services to manage small to large‑scale projects within the Specialist Projects portfolio.
• Drive excellent standards and performance in health and safety, risk management and control of work to ensure compliance with the YW Safety Policy.
• Manage the execution of the project ensuring alignment with all Health, Safety and Environmental and engineering standard requirements.
• Work as part of the team to deliver excellent performance by understanding how individual performance links to the team’s wider objectives.

Qualifications

• Electrical based apprenticeship or Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent / ONC/HNC/BTEC in Electrical Engineering.
• Understands the principles of control of works – Permits, POWRA, RAMS, etc.
• Has a good understanding of the design and project delivery process including hazard identification, risk assessment and site supervision.
• Is able to highlight technical issues and support and contribute to resolution.
• Is able to manage & prioritise workload whilst maintaining effective operational relationships.
• Current valid driving licence and flexibility to travel across the Yorkshire region.

Additional Benefits

• Competitive salary, depending on experience, £41,815 – £49,988.
• Company car through company car lease scheme.
• Annual incentive related bonus (maximum £1,000 for the performance year).
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).
• Development opportunities in line with the Project Technician Electrical progression plan.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with two extra wellness days.
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
• 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.
• Experience of driving sustainable performance against challenging business targets.
• Previous experience in a commercially orientated and/or regulated environment.
• Knowledge of the range of equipment within the Water Industry – including high pressure/temperature waste processing facilities, CHP and high voltage equipment.
• CITB SMSTS trained with valid card.

Work Hours and Culture

Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday with overtime available. The role supports flexible working patterns and job‑share options where possible.

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