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Asset Planning Sponsor

13 days ago

Doncaster

Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England. Job description: Asset Planning Sponsor x 2 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 £43,303 - £54,129 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 12% company contribution) Development opportunities in line with the Asset Planning Sponsor 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! Location: We have 2 exciting Asset Planning Sponsor opportunities one will be based in the East Coast and the other will cover the Doncaster/Selby area Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday Friday. We have an exciting opportunity for a Asset Planning Sponsor to join the Asset Management 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. Asset Maintenance are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. Sponsors work closely with Operations to understand business risks and ensure effective mitigations and interventions are developed to support the achievement of the Companys Performance Commitments. They are accountable for realising the desired outcomes and benefits from any investment, acting as the governance link between senior leaders and project management. Where Capex interventions are required, Sponsors lead the development of schemes through Concept, Investigation and Delivery maintaining active involvement throughout the end to end Capital Process to ensure that the required outcomes are achieved. Where you fit in: As our Asset Planning Sponsor you will Take ownership of your area ( East Coast or Doncaster and Selby) and work with operational teams to identify asset risks and opportunities, ensuring the Business Need aligns with strategic, operational and regulatory drivers. Lead investigations into asset performance issues or opportunities and propose notional solutions where appropriate. Drive Concept and Definition phases, ensuring all solution options are fully explored, prioritising TOTEX hierarchy and balancing OPEX, CAPEX, carbon and resilience. Own the Business Case, articulating why the selected solution meets the Business Need and securing required project funding. Promote innovation to achieve cost and carbon reductions while ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards through the Engineering Design Assurance process. Be accountable for benefits delivery, ensuring operational teams understand project scope and outcomes, and that completed assets are safe, reliable and fit for purpose. Lead responsibilities within the end-to-end process, including creation of Business Need/Solution in EDA, scope setting, approvals (Gate 14), risk understanding, escalation management and partnership with CPT throughout the lifecycle. Support project delivery through risk mitigation, change agreement, technical support where required, and involvement in reviews, commissioning, handback, snagging and post completion activities. What skills & qualifications you will need: Strong engineering and process knowledge of the relevant asset base, supported by understanding of engineering specifications, design guidance and site process safety (including Hazard Studies). Experience in risk management (including IAM principles) and ability to carry out root cause analysis. Understanding of Performance Commitments and DMF systems, including cost models, service measures and investment criteria. Strong influencing, negotiating, interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of the Delivery End-to-End Process and use of the Project Management Plan, with a well-organised and methodical approach. Good IT skills and a full driving licence. You will also benefit from having: CDM awareness/SMSTS Construction to enable development of safety culture and competence in completing PCI NEBOSH Site construction activities Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, its 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 isnt always easy! Do we sound like your cup of tea? If youve got experience as an Asset Planning Sponsor 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. Closing date 24th April 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. TPBN1_UKTJ

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