NEC Service Manager

Company description:
Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Job description:

NEC Service Manager Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:
We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (£50,663 - £63,329) Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year) Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) Development opportunities in line with the NEC Service Manager progression plan 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus 2 extra wellness days! Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary A great benefits package choose from 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!

Location:

This role will initially be based in Bradford but were moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so youll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working (1 to 2 office days a week Bradford/Leeds) Work type:
Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday Friday. We have an exciting opportunity for a NEC Service Manager to join the Commercial team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, its so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry.

The Commercial team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. Join Yorkshire Water as a Service Manager for the Wastewater Services Agreement (WwSA) and play a pivotal role in delivering a high-performing, collaborative contract environment. Acting as the named Service Manager under an NEC4 Term Service Contract, youll take ownership of contract administration, ensuring both Yorkshire Water and its contractors meet their obligations while driving efficiency and value.

Youll work closely with a range of stakeholders to assess and manage compensation events, using data-driven insights to support fair and effective decision-making. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine commercial expertise, relationship management, and operational insight to influence performance and make a tangible impact on service delivery. Where you fit in:
As our NEC Service Manager, you will:
Lead the effective administration of the Wastewater Services Agreement (WwSA) in line with NEC4 Term Service Contract (Option

A), ensuring timely responses to early warning notices and compensation events and maintaining full compliance with contractual obligations. Build and strengthen collaborative relationships with contractors, adopting a proactive, solutions-focused approach to resolve challenges and drive positive outcomes. Organise, chair, and facilitate meetings relating to early warning notices and compensation events, ensuring clear communication and timely decision-making. Provide robust assurance that all parties are operating in line with contractual requirements by reviewing documentation and evidence and developing assurance plans in partnership with Commercial Investment & Vendor Management.

Manage contractual disagreements by seeking guidance from Commercial Services and Legal teams and initiating formal dispute resolution processes where required. Deliver end-to-end contract administration activities, including issuing and managing formal communications through the designated contract management system. Act as a trusted advisor to Wastewater colleagues, offering expert guidance on how to utilise the WwSA to enhance operational efficiency and control costs.

Work collaboratively with the CFS Vendor Management Team and Commercial Services to review contractor payment applications, ensuring all costs are accurate, justified, and compliant with contract terms. Engage regularly with contractors to discuss matters relating to the successful delivery and ongoing optimisation of the WwSA. What skills & qualifications you will need:
Demonstrated experience within the water or wastewater sector, or across wider utilities, process, or manufacturing industries, bringing transferable operational and…