Strategic Resource Options & Resilience Manager

Description

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

Requirements

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.

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.

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

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
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• A company car lease/allowance scheme (£2,510 cash allowance)
• Annual incentive related bonus (up to 10% of annual salary)
• Private health care (self only)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (Up to £67,000)
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance