Mechanical Engineer; Inspector

Company Description

Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Buttershaw, Bradford (hybrid working – 2 days a week in office). Full UK driving licence required.

Mechanical Engineer (Inspector) – Asset Management Team. Permanent. 37 hours per week Monday to Friday.

• Provide technical inspection services for assets, ensuring alignment with Design and Yorkshire Water Engineering Specification and statutory documents.
• Produce and promote an Outstanding Work List for Site Activities.
• Verify Human Factor Engineering (HFE) requirements (accessibility of valves, field run piping).
• Ensure contract partners maintain a robust ‘as-built’ drawing process for all assets.
• Feed design and maintenance feedback to the design team.
• Review supplier and contractor quality records.
• Contribute to Yorkshire Water’s DfMA strategy.
• Coach and mentor team members to transfer specialist knowledge.
• Attend meetings with engineering, programme delivery and partners to align goals and priorities.
• Support the wider engineering function in developing and implementing best practices.
• Liaise with suppliers, technical planning and procurement on workmanship, quality and specifications.
• Drive health and safety, risk management and work control standards, ensuring compliance with the YW Safety Policy.

• Technically based qualification or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in construction and installation of assets in regulated environments.
• Familiarity with CDM Regulations and internal Business Control of Work policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts.
• Experience liaising with external contractors and supply chain.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships.
• Demonstrates Yorkshire Water company values and behaviours.
• Current full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel across Yorkshire.

• Asset management experience within a large-scale engineering or process–related industry.
• Previous experience in water or wastewater, or broader utilities, process or manufacturing sectors.

• Competitive salary £48,250 – £60,313 (depending on experience).
• Company car benefit.
• Annual incentive bonus (maximum £1,000).
• Private health care.
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an extra wellness day.
• Additional benefits: health cash plan, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex, partner cover, retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts.

Permanent role, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hybrid: 2 days on-site, rest remote. Travel to different Yorkshire Water locations is required.

Applications are considered before the role is closed; please submit promptly. Pre‑employment checks include a basic disclosure check, security vetting (Counter‑Terrorist or Security Check) and a medical questionnaire. No agencies.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring the recruitment process is accessible. If you require adjustments, please include this in your application and we will discuss reasonable adjustments.