Planning and Resource Manager

Strategic Resource Options & Resilience Manager
 

Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water: 
 

~ We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (Up to £67,000)
~ 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) 
~ Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary 
~25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day 
~ A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
~ Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more 

 

Location: West Yorkshire / Hybrid Working (1 day in office a week – Bradford / Leeds)
 

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Resource Options & Resilience Manager to join the Asset Management directorate at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. 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. 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. The Asset Management team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
Yorkshire Water is launching a bold programme to tackle future water supply challenges. As Strategic Options & Resilience Manager, you’ll lead the development and delivery of this initiative, shaping long-term strategy for PR29 and beyond.
 

As our Strategic Resource Options & Resilience Manager you will:
 

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. 
Oversee the review and completion of the Water Supply Systems Strategy. 
Align and integrate the framework with other programmes including Major Projects, DWMPs, WINEP, Integrated Water Management, and base maintenance plans. 
Ensure all aspects of options development meet regulatory and government standards across engineering, cost, environment, drinking water safety, and water resources. 
Manage a pipeline of multi-sector projects delivering wider societal benefits. 
Identify and develop commercial opportunities to support regional growth. 
Manage risks, issues, and opportunities across the programme, escalating where necessary. 
Set clear performance expectations and drive delivery against business targets. 
Ensure financial and commercial decisions align with strategic plans. 
Interpret regulatory requirements to guide service, compliance, and performance risk. 
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 asset strategies and environmental obligations are reflected in strategic business cases. 
Provide strategic challenge and support to deliver performance commitments. 
Build external networks and foster collaboration to keep YW at the forefront of industry planning. 
Champion health and safety, risk management, and compliance with YW’s Safety Policy. 
Lead and manage priority projects with a focus on sustainable performance. 
Investigate asset shortfalls and promote appropriate solutions through the business risk process.
 

Strong understanding of water supply systems and water resources planning 
Technical knowledge of water distribution networks 
Solid understanding of UK water policy and legislation 
Skilled in coaching and influencing others 
Proficient in data analysis, interpretation, and communication 
Experience in financial management and commercial awareness 
Proven project management experience 
Strategic thinker with a track record of implementing long-term plans 
Demonstrated ability to drive sustainable performance against challenging targets 
Full UK driving licence
 

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 
 

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.  
 

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. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
 
 

No agencies please.