Sewer Adoption, Diversion

Job description:

Sewer Adoption, Diversion & Requisition Technician

Hello Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

We offer a salary from £32,074 - £40,093 per annum depending on experience

•    Annual performance related bonus 

•    Structured development opportunities in line with the Sewer Adoption, Diversion & Requisition Technician progression plan

•    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. 

•    Retail savings scheme 

•    Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more

Where I'd work:   This role will initially be based in Bradford but we're moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in Summer 2026, so you'll be based there in the future, with a hybrid working arrangement in place, a mix of office and home working

Work type: We have two temporary positions for 12 x months working full time, 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday between a working window of 8:00am-6:00pm.

We have two exciting opportunities for Sewer Adoption, Diversion & Requisition Technician's to join the Developer Services team in the Customer Experience function at Yorkshire Water. You will play a key role in providing technical guidance and support to a range of customers and developers on sewer adoptions and diversions.

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.

Where you fit in:

You will provide developer customers with a high level of technical advice, guidance and support in relation to the adoption, diversion and requisition of new and existing sewerage assets proposed through the new development process. Whilst maintaining the integrity of Yorkshire Water assets and being fully compliant with appropriate guidelines and regulations (Code for Adoption / Sewers for Adoption / Engineering Specifications).

You will provide developer customers with a pre planning sewerage technical response to their enquiry to develop land and also provide customers with technical response and information in relation to their sewer closure application. You will also provide customers with a technical response and budget estimates in response to the NRSWA (New Road and Street Works Act) consultation.

To respond to these customer requests, you will complete detailed technical assessments on network design proposals. You will ensure any proposals are  compliant with the latest design standards, health and safety, policy, legal and regulatory aspects required in the role.

With a commercial mindset you will manage the financial aspect of the application and ensure all data is submitted accurately on company systems to ensure regulatory compliance.

What skills and qualifications you will need:

Technical knowledge and grounding is required in relation to:

o    the principles of connecting to the public sewer network, designing a new sewer network, sewer diversion, sewer requisition, sewer closure and works in the highway along with Planning legislation requirements

o    the design, operation and maintenance of gravity and pumped sewerage networks (foul and surface water)

o    the design and operation of sewerage pump stations and network storage assets

o    sewerage engineering, construction methods and sewer hydraulics

o    sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and the end to end treatment train

o    the latest legislation (Water Industry Act, The Big Transfer, Planning) and guidance (Code for Adoption, CIRIA The SuDS Manual)

o    Water UK, DMex and our regulatory environment

•    Diploma in Civil Engineering / Sewerage Network Design and Operation would be advantageous for the role, although training will be provided in role.

•    Customer focussed approach to building and maintaining relationships

•    Strong IT skills, competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications

•    Full UK Driving Licence with less than 6 points

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 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.   

If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply online and complete the application process.

Recruitment Process:

Closing Date:  22nd December, 2025

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. 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.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

No agencies please.