Technical Project Assistant

Overview

Assist technical projects, conduct health & safety audits, and manage stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• safety audits
• risk management
• stakeholder liaison
• technical training
• incident reporting
• payment audits

Tasks

Driving excellent standards in health, safety, risk management, and control of work to meet Yorkshire Water’s Safety Policy. You’ll play a key role in keeping health and safety front and centre, helping us aim for top tier performance. You’ll also work closely with stakeholders and customers to hit our regulatory targets. If you’ve got the drive and energy to help Yorkshire Water stand out in the industry, we’d love to hear from you. -Identifying and escalating health and safety issues during audits, with authority to stop work if necessary. -Working as part of the Infrastructure team to support wider team objectives through strong individual performance. -Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders. -Providing technical support and training based on audit findings. -Reporting accidents, hazards, near misses, and dangerous occurrences within required timescales. -Auditing site resources, plant, and equipment to support contractor payment claims.

Requirements

• driving licence
• negotiation
• clean water
• regulated
• technical auditing
• stakeholder management

What You Bring

If you’ve got experience in the Sewer Network and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer 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. -Full, valid UK driving licence -Confident influencing and negotiation skills. -Operational experience working on the clean water network (desirable) -Experience in a commercially focused and/or regulated environment (desirable). -On site technical assurance and auditing . -Ability to plan and prioritise work to deliver results effectively. -Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships internally and externally. -Excellent written and verbal communication.

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Benefits

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. Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy! Location: Hybrid working, Buttershaw, Bradford, from Summer 2026 Valley Park, Leeds. The role is predominantly site-based but we do have a hybrid working policy -Retail savings scheme -25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day! -We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, 5a, £31,470 - £39,337 -Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) -A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. -Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary -Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! -A company car benefit -Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year) -Development opportunities in line with the Technical Project Assistant progression plan

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Security Clearance

-basic disclosure check via a third‑party company. -possible counter terrorist check or security check clearance. -medical questionnaire required; additional medicals may be needed.