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Catchment Technical Specialist

Yorkshire Water, Atkinson Hill, Leeds

Catchment Technical Specialist

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Yorkshire Water, Atkinson Hill, Leeds

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 23 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1ab4fcb303d545b49e3d3c62e7b0d6bb

Full Job Description

  • It is essential that you have a practical mindset, enjoy working outdoors in all weathers and be comfortable taking a hands-on approach to work tasks.
  • Focus on integrating catchment and raw water data sets with GIS information for both the business and external stakeholders.
  • Conduct regulatory catchment risk assessments and risk review workshops for Drinking Water Safety Plans.
  • Drive the development of a catchment modelling approach to understand raw water risk to drinking water abstractions.
  • Provide technical support in developing GIS and related datasets to identify causes of raw water deterioration and monitor mitigation impacts.
  • Undertake model building and calibration of pesticide risks for YW catchments.
  • Maintain and support the visualization of risk in Drinking Water Safety Plans for catchments and raw water sources, a key regulatory requirement.
  • Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders, including landowners, the Environment Agency, and Natural England.
  • Gather and analyse catchment field data to monitor upland and lowland interventions.

    Degree in Geography/Environmental Sciences/Land Management or relevant technical work experience
  • GIS expert user - (ArcGIS preferred)
  • Proficient In the use of IT, particularly MS Excel for analysis of complex datasets
  • Develops and maintains effective internal and external relationships.
  • Experience in report writing and communication with external stakeholders
  • Understanding of catchment management and raw water processes
  • Outline knowledge or experience of Water Quality matters, including the Regulations, particularly those relevant to raw water issues
  • Analytical diagnosis of raw water quality issues
  • Rigorous attention to detail to ensure 'right first time' performance
  • Clearly demonstrates Yorkshire Water company values and behaviours.
  • Full Driving Licence
    • You will also benefit from having:
  • BASIS Foundation award in Agronomy/ or experience in agricultural knowledge.
  • Previous experience in a regulated environment.
  • Previous experience gained within the water or wastewater sectors.
  • Resource management
  • Proficient knowledge of corporate systems.
  • Knowledge of YW risk policy and process.
  • Ability to impart knowledge to wider business

    Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England., We have an exciting opportunity for a Catchment Technical Specialist to join the Water Service Delivery 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, it's so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's 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 region's 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. Water Service Delivery are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. The purpose of this role is to deliver world-class asset and operational excellence by utilizing GIS techniques to support effective catchment and raw water management. This involves enhancing the understanding of risks through visual representation, collecting and analysing data to inform decision-making, and conducting on-site investigations to support catchment management. The ultimate goal is to ensure the company achieves effective catchment management, regulatory compliance, operational integrity and resilience, operational efficiency, business plan out-performance, and health and safety excellence.

  • We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience £35,791 - £44,378
  • A company car through company car lease scheme
  • Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
  • Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)
  • Development opportunities in line with the Catchment Technical Specialist progression plan
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra wellness day!
  • 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!, 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!