Flow & Spills Technical Specialist

Job Description

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £42,881 to £50,709 depending on experience.
• Business Needs Users (BNU) role – eligible for a Company Car or Cash Allowance (£3,000 per annum) subject to company criteria.
• Annual incentive bonus up to £1,000.
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).
• Development opportunities aligned with the Flow and Spill Technical Specialist progression plan.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and two extra wellness days.
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package – 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

East Coast – Mobile worker, hybrid working with two to three days visiting sites across the East Coast Water network.

Work Type

Permanent, 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

What we do!

We ensure that over 5.4 million people living in Yorkshire and millions of visitors each year have clean, safe drinking water on tap and reliable wastewater services. We protect communities, the environment, and plan for Yorkshire’s water today, tomorrow and 24/7, 365 days a year.

Overview

We are seeking a Flow and Spill Technical Specialist to join the River Health department and help deliver exceptional service and environmental performance. This role involves close collaboration with operational and project delivery teams to achieve 100% compliance with environmental permits and meet key performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret spill and flow-related operational data, identify and implement corrective actions in line with Health and Safety standards, and escalating risks as required.
• Create, track and report on site and regional action plans to ensure compliance with legislation and achieve internal targets.
• Provide scientific, technical and practical direction for short- and medium-term operation of spill and flow assets.
• Track performance using data, demonstrate benefits of interventions, and review reports with the Flow & Spill Technical Manager and operational managers.
• Contribute to regulatory returns and EA correspondence, leading the development and maintenance of quality assurance documents.
• Develop risk registers to support Asset Planning, prioritise risks and issues for investment or operational management.
• Collaborate with operational teams to mitigate unfunded flow compliance and overflow risks.
• Conduct meetings and workshops with stakeholders to agree on action plans and investment needs, and carry out on site investigations to optimize assets.
• Educate and provide technical expertise to colleagues on flow and spill compliance and performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working in wastewater, including process and network understanding.
• Strong environmental compliance knowledge and passion.
• Experience in conflict resolution, change management and strategy delivery.
• Excellent organisational, planning, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Experience operating within a regulated industry and strong environmental regulatory understanding.
• Experience implementing management systems and improving processes and procedures.
• Excellent stakeholder management, collaborative working and ability to influence across multiple levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to coach less experienced team members.
• Ability to acquire, understand, interpret and disseminate technical and financial information.

Additional Skills

• Previous experience with managing/leading people.

Work life Balance

We support flexible working patterns and job share options where possible to help you balance work and home life.

Closing Date

31st July 2026.

Pre Employment Checks

Successful candidates will undergo pre employment checks, including a Basic Disclosure Check and, where relevant, security vetting (Counter Terrorist or Security Check). All roles are subject to a medical questionnaire and further medicals if required.

Accessibility and Equality

We are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. We offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with accessibility needs, disabilities or conditions.