Strategic Asset Planner

Develops, calibrates, and refreshes asset deterioration models to support long-term asset performance forecasting and investment planning.

Provide asset deterioration modelling capability, offering visibility of our long-term asset replacement and refurbishment requirements (e.g., 25 years+).

Manage,analyse and interpret large, complex asset datasets to generate meaningful business insights and deliver strategic outputs that inform decision-making and long-term planning.

This role secures the investment required by the business in order to achieve all its strategic objectives across all business areas, ensuring a joined-up approach across supporting Management & General streams as well as the core clean and wastewater functions.

The asset deterioration modelling brings a particular focus on understanding and improving asset health alongside creation of the base maintenance programme which will ensure a sustainable business in the long term.

Develops and maintains effective internal and external relationships and ability to communicate and engage people at all levels.

Support the Base element of the PR submission. Base refers to the planned investment in sustaining and refurbishing essential infrastructure—such as pipelines, treatment plants, and pumping stations—to ensure ongoing reliable service and asset longevity.

Develop and update asset investment strategies for all clean and waste assets.

Develop and update asset investment strategies for Management and General. (Including Fleet Management, IT Investment, Investment and Maintenance, Facilities, Land & Property and site & Cyber Security).

Analyse asset/service-related data and information to establish the condition and performance of the asset base, aiming to understand the investment requirements to meet the Regulatory framework in relation to the Strategic Direction of Yorkshire Water.

Develop, implement, and maintain processes and plans that align with our asset management stratgy, policy and objectives over the next 25 years.

Collaborate with technical specialists (internal and external) to provide advice and services to the business, assessing, informing, and influencing the potential benefits from future investment scenarios. These services include asset management planning, utility performance improvement, regulatory advisory services, investment appraisals, asset strategies, and project finance advice.

Integrate asset model output intelligence into daily decision-making processes.

If you’ve got experience in Data Analysis and Asset Planning 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.

Knowledge of asset management and risk methodologies.

Self-motivated, able to identify and source information to support analysis, and to explain and present complex data sets.

Strong data analysis and management skills, with the ability to process, interpret, and translate complex datasets into actionable insights for decision-making.

The successful candidate will possess a methodical mindset and strong attention to detail, enabling them to deliver high-quality and precise work.

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.

Ability to gain an understanding of asset data and information. Has a proven track record of handling/processing data.

Retail savings scheme.

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.

Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location: Halifax Road, Bradford / Hybrid Working (one to two office days a week – Bradford).

Development opportunities in line with the Asset Planner progression plan.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience from £37,688 to £47,110 (4b Role).

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.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!

Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.

Annual incentive related bonus up to £1,000.

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!