Water Infrastructure and Planning Manager – North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

🚨💧 NOW HIRING: Water Infrastructure & Planning Manager 💧🚨

📍 Location: Thirsk (with travel across the county)
📄 Contract: Permanent
⏰ Hours: Full Time
💷 Salary: Grade 8 (£34,434 – £36,363)
📅 Closing Date: 22 July 2026

Are you ready to make a real impact?

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to play a vital role in supporting emergency response and protecting communities across the county.

We’re looking for a Water Infrastructure & Planning Manager to lead a critical function within our Fire and Rescue Service, ensuring firefighters have the water resources they need, exactly when they need them.

🔥 What you’ll be doing ✅ Leading the strategic planning and delivery of firefighting water supply infrastructure

✅ Working with water authorities, developers and planning teams to secure reliable water sources
✅ Managing inspections, audits and maintenance of hydrants and other water assets
✅ Ensuring compliance with national standards and regulations
✅ Leading and developing a high-performing team
✅ Exploring commercial opportunities including private hydrants, dry risers and fire extinguisher services to generate income

What we’re looking for
✔ GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
✔ Intermediate IT skills, including MS Office
✔ Experience in financial planning and budget monitoring
✔ Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills
✔ Sound analytical thinking and decision-making abilities
✔ Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Desirable experience
⭐ Local Authority or Public Utilities experience
⭐ Knowledge of firefighting water supplies and infrastructure
⭐ Experience using GIS (Graphical Information Systems)
⭐ Understanding of Fire Service operations or emergency response procedures

Why join us?
🌟 Shape the future of firefighting infrastructure
🌟 Influence planning decisions that strengthen community resilience
🌟 Lead meaningful projects with county-wide impact
🌟 Develop innovative partnerships and commercial opportunities
🌟 Be part of a service that makes a difference every day

📢 Ready to take the next step in your career?

Apply now for the role of Water Infrastructure & Planning Manager and help ensure our crews have the resources they need to keep our communities safe.