Network Technician

Yorkshire Water Contract – Lanes / SUS

We are recruiting for a Network Technician to join our Water Project Management team. You’ll analyse and resolve complex water network issues, develop pressure and flow management schemes, and create risk-mitigation plans. Due to a contract win we are looking for applicants all around the Yorkshire Regions.

• Location:
  
  Sheffield / Bradford - Operative & Office
• Hours:
  
  Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5pm (45 hours per week)
• Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (Depending on suitability)
• Benefit:
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• Propose and support flow/pressure management schemes with cost-benefit analysis.
• Analyse data from metering software, logged networks, and other sources.
• Use GIS for network mapping, tracing mains, and supporting DMA/PMA planning.
• Identify network anomalies and design asset management solutions.
• Build risk mitigation plans and method statements.
• Liaise with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Plan and schedule project resources to meet deadlines.
• Track project progress, hours, and deliver client-ready reports.
• Support on-field delivery (e.g., probe work, isolations) and HSEQ compliance.
• Participate in the Health & Safety committee; line manage where required.
• Conduct surveys and inspections of existing drainage systems.
• Analyse and interpret data from surveys and inspections.
• Ensure that all drainage systems comply with plans.
• Analyse water samples to ensure healthy water.

• Experience in water engineering, utilities, or a related technical role (desirable but not essential unless stated as required).
• Knowledge of trunk mains / distribution network principles.
• Full UK driving license (Required).
• Clean Water Experience (Required).

Full training in the above will be provided if not already obtained.

At Lanes Group, health, safety, and well-being of our people and customers are the priority. As the UK’s Largest Independent Specialist Infrastructure Delivery Partner, we:

• Have a turnover exceeding £530 million
• Employ over 4,000 brilliant people nationwide
• Operate through a countrywide network of locations

• 25 holidays plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Death in Service
• Training and progression opportunities

Our purpose, "Improving today, for your tomorrow," drives us to innovate, sustain, and create lasting solutions that shape a brighter future.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and believe that our differences make us stronger. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups.

Join us and be part of a team that makes a real impact!