Solution Development Engineer - Mechanical Engineer

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

Job description:

Solution Development Engineer - Mechanical Engineer 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, 4a, £50,300 - £62,876 A company car benefit 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 Mechanical Engineer progression plan 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus two 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:

Buttershaw, Bradford, hybrid working averaging 2 days in the office / on-site per week with regular regional travel. Head Office move to Leeds LS10 from September, 2026. Work type:
Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday Friday. We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join the Engineering 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 Engineering Team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. As part of a larger team, you will provide support to the companys Principal Mechanical Engineer, delivering expertise and knowledge within the discipline of Mechanical Engineering. You will be responsible for leading and supporting technical investigations across a wide range of initiatives, provide support to other engineering managers, as well as the companys capital investment team supporting the design and integration of projects, schemes and assets.

You will also be responsible for the development of work scopes and packages to be delivered by selected contractors or directly by the Engineering Teams. As part of the role, you will also support the review and annual update of Yorkshire Waters Engineering Specifications. Where you fit in:
As a Mechanical Engineer you will have:
Knowledge of integrated mechanical systems including water and wastewater process plant, pumping and pumping systems, pressure systems and lifting equipment etc. Previous and proven technical/process/discipline specific experience within a process related or production-based operations. Be capable of writing and developing engineering standards/specifications, procedures and documentation. Be capable of developing engineering solutions and incorporating these into a work package/specification for delivery.

Have the ability to effectively communicate and present engineering strategy and data within both the engineering community and the wider business. Demonstrate ability to train and communicate new initiatives and obtain "buy in" from stakeholders at all levels Be capable of developing and maintaining effective internal and external relationships. What skills & qualifications you will need: A good understanding of relevant legislation including Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR)…