Construction and Technical Manager

Job Description

Construction & Technical Manager

Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Initially based in Bradford, moving to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026. Hybrid Working (2 office days a week in Bradford/Leeds).

• Competitive salary up to £70,000
• Company car lease/allowance scheme (£500 per month / £6,000 per year based on full‑time employment)
• EV Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (available 6 months after joining)
• Annual incentive bonus up to 10% of annual salary, increasing to 15% in the 26‑27 performance year
• Private health care (self only)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus 2 extra wellness days
• Health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover
• Retail savings scheme, Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more

We have an exciting opportunity for a Construction & Technical Manager to join the Energy Team at Yorkshire Water and be part of helping Yorkshire Water provide the best service to our customers. This position focuses predominantly on delivering renewable energy, EV charging and power resilience programmes, driving best practice in health, safety and compliance, and reducing carbon emissions.

• Lead the safe and successful delivery of Yorkshire Water’s renewable energy, EV charging and power resilience programmes
• Be the go‑to technical expert, shaping projects from early concept and design through to commissioning and energisation across diverse sites
• Champion world‑class health, safety and compliance standards, ensuring projects are delivered safely, sustainably and to high quality
• Support the deployment of innovative renewable technologies and resilient energy solutions
• Partner with Project Managers, engineers, operations teams and contractors to overcome challenges and keep critical projects on track
• Conduct site visits and audits, identifying opportunities to enhance performance, improve standards and deliver continuous improvement
• Influence the design and construction of new assets, ensuring buildability, maintainability and operational excellence from day one
• Represent the Energy Team across engineering, asset delivery and strategic forums
• Drive value engineering initiatives, unlocking efficiencies, reducing costs and maximising project benefits
• Play a key role in delivering assets that strengthen operational resilience while supporting Yorkshire Water’s net‑zero ambitions
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery with minimal operational disruption
• Lead commissioning and handover activities, ensuring assets are ready to perform from day one
• Manage specialist contractors and develop internal engineering capability through line management and technical leadership
• Identify and implement best practice across construction, engineering and compliance activities, raising standards across the programme
• Help deliver projects that make a tangible difference to Yorkshire Water’s environmental performance, operational efficiency and customer outcomes

• 5+ years delivering renewable energy, electrical infrastructure or energy‑related projects, ideally within a regulated environment
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, materials and best practice for energy infrastructure projects
• Sound knowledge of electrical infrastructure installation and commissioning activities
• Knowledge of UK water industry standards and regulations (advantageous)
• Experience supporting delivery of projects through EPCs, contractors or delivery partners
• Strong awareness of health, safety and environmental legislation, including permit systems, POWRA, RAMS, and control of works processes
• Ability to review and interpret technical drawings, engineering specifications and contract documentation
• Skill in identifying project risks, driving solutions and delivering continuous improvement
• Excellent stakeholder management and…