Strategic Resource Options & Resilience Manager

Overview

Lead development and delivery of water resource options & resilience strategy

Key Responsibilities

• strategic planning
• risk management
• asset strategy
• price control
• options development
• project delivery

Tasks

-Identify and develop commercial opportunities to support regional growth. -Collaborate with internal teams to develop strategic plans within current and future legislation. -Build external networks and foster collaboration to keep YW at the forefront of industry planning. -Ensure asset strategies and environmental obligations are reflected in strategic business cases. -Work with Finance to monitor and control expenditure in line with budgets. -Manage risks, issues, and opportunities across the programme, escalating where necessary. -Act as technical lead during price control periods, shaping business cases for AMP8 and beyond. -Oversee the review and completion of the Water Supply Systems Strategy. -Investigate asset shortfalls and promote appropriate solutions through the business risk process. -Interpret regulatory requirements to guide service, compliance, and performance risk. -Provide strategic challenge and support to deliver performance commitments. -Develop long-term, economically viable asset investment plans aligned to customer outcomes and strategic goals. -Lead and manage priority projects with a focus on sustainable performance. -Champion health and safety, risk management, and compliance with YW’s Safety Policy. -Set clear performance expectations and drive delivery against business targets. -Lead the implementation of Yorkshire Water’s options development framework to support the Water Resources Management Plan, Water Resources North Regional Plan, and Drought Plan. -Ensure all aspects of options development meet regulatory and government standards across engineering, cost, environment, drinking water safety, and water resources. -Ensure financial and commercial decisions align with strategic plans. -Manage a pipeline of multi-sector projects delivering wider societal benefits. -Align and integrate the framework with other programmes including Major Projects, DWMPs, WINEP, Integrated Water Management, and base maintenance plans.

Requirements

• engineering degree
• project management
• data analysis
• water systems
• financial management
• strategic planning

What You Bring

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. If you’ve got experience in Strategic Water Resource Planning & Resilience Management 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. -Full UK driving licence -Degree-level qualification in a science or engineering discipline (or equivalent) -Experience managing direct reports (preferred) -Proficient in data analysis, interpretation, and communication -Strong understanding of water supply systems and water resources planning -Skilled in coaching and influencing others -Proven project management experience -Demonstrated ability to drive sustainable performance against challenging targets -Experience in financial management and commercial awareness -Strategic thinker with a track record of implementing long-term plans -Solid understanding of UK water policy and legislation -Technical knowledge of water distribution networks -Advanced IT skills, particularly in analysing complex datasets

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Benefits

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! -Retail savings scheme -Private health care (self only) -25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day! -Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) -We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (Up to £67,000) -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! -Annual incentive related bonus (up to 10% of annual salary) -A company car lease/allowance scheme (£2,510 cash allowance)

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Security Clearance

-basic disclosure check via third‑party -potential counter terrorist check or security check clearance -medical questionnaire and further medicals as required