Bioresources Project Sponsor

Overview

Lead projects to improve Bioresources asset performance and manage capital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• project delivery
• technical standards
• risk management
• financial management
• stakeholder management
• business case

Tasks

Where Capex interventions are required, Sponsors develop schemes through Concept and Definition and maintain involvement throughout the end to end Delivery Process to ensure the required outcomes are achieved. Take ownership of the Business Case. Articulate the business need and the reasons why a selected solution is appropriate to meeting those needs, which will be required in securing the funding (TOTEX Board / PPMG / BIC) of the project and in agreeing the delivery of the solution. This role helps to ensure that we adopt a commercial approach in the delivery of market leading technology onto our sites which are safe to operate, maintain and meet technical requirements, through market optioneering, and then integrate the new assets smoothly into current treatment facilities. Work closely with Bioresources Asset Management and Operational Management colleagues to identify asset risks or opportunities that potentially require additional intervention to resolve – through proactive liaison meetings to discuss risks, performance and intervention plans. The Bioresources Project Sponsor’s purpose is to support the identification of asset performance risks and the development and delivery of capital and operational solutions to resolve or mitigate service risks through the management of onsite projects via various delivery routes. This involves working closely with operational, maintenance and asset delivery teams within Bioresources and YW Asset Management ensuring assets are delivered on time and to cost as part of a bigger investment programme. Apply technical knowledge into engineering standards and strategy as well as specific asset solutions. Lead projects through definition phase, ensuring that possible solutions to asset performance shortfalls are fully investigated, utilising expert and partner resources as required. Be an active member of the Bioresource Technical and Risk Group, you will be the Technical Site representative: understanding the asset and the site operations. Enable identification of and needs, requirements, hazards which may arise from planned work and mitigation of these though dynamic risk assessments. The role is accountable for the realisation of performance outcomes and benefits from any investment and provides the governance link between the organisation’s senior managers and the management of each project. Identify and lead the investigations into complex asset performance shortfalls or opportunities. Identify a notional solution where appropriate. Ensure that robust financial management and commercial awareness are the foundation of all business decisions. During concept and definition phases, drive TOTEX hierarchy opportunities (e.g. maximising no build, process optimisation, improved maintenance) before considering Capital investment. Maintain effective internal and external relationships.

Requirements

• engineering qualification
• risk management
• sap
• dmf
• bioresources
• influencing

What You Bring

DMF system understanding including cost models, service measure framework, investment criteria. Technical knowledge of Bioresources and technical asset management. Understand the Business Need in the context of the company’s strategic, operational and regulatory drivers. An Engineering Qualification or technical degree. Risk Management experience (ideally IAM Certificate) and experience of working with capital projects. Influencing and negotiating skills and the ability to challenge. Knowledge of the Bioresources asset base and its operation. To be well organised and methodical. 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. Experience in End to End Business Process for Projects. The ability to conduct root cause analysis exercises. A full Driving Licence. To have strong interpersonal and communication skills and able to work within and team or independently to challenging timescales. If you’ve got experience 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. Good IT skills - AI2, AIB, EDMS, SAP, EDA/ DMF, Excel. Experience of meeting the requirements of the Industrial Emissions Directive. To support and embed change, and be able to influence and drive the right culture and behaviours. Experience of presenting to senior stakeholders for approval. Experience in leading on Risk and Value techniques.

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Benefits

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. Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution). Retail savings scheme. Annual incentive related bonus. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day! We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience from £43,303 to £51,423. 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! A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary. Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! Development opportunities in line with the Bioresources Project Sponsor progression plan. A company car through company car lease.

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Security Clearance

-basic disclosure check through a third‑party company -potential counter terrorist check or security check clearance -medical questionnaire and additional medicals if required