Asset Investment Manager

Yorkshire Water; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional water service provider in Bradford seeks an experienced Asset Investment Manager to oversee their investment programme and support regulatory compliance. The role involves engaging with stakeholders, delivering high-quality outputs, and leading a team. Candidates should have a strong background in asset investment, project management, and excellent communication skills. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Job share options

Commitment to accessibility adjustments

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of Programme and Project Lifecycles.
• Ability to engage with customers and maintain strong relationships.
• Experience in leading a team to deliver high-quality outputs.
• Understanding of capital regulations in Project Management.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Self-reliant with a drive for continuous development.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• High standards of integrity and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate information on YW investment programme.
• Coordinate and monitor capital business plan.
• Analyze financial and non-financial data performance.
• Ensure alignment of solutions with strategy.
• Provide investment data on delivery sub programs.
• Lead Programme Governance within the totex programme.

Skills

Programme and Project Lifecycles

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Capital regulations

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Integrity & ethics

Education

Recognition in PMO methodologies

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an Asset Investment Manager to join the Asset Delivery PMO Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

Location: Bradford, hybrid working (2 to 3 office days per week)

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

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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, it's so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's 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 region's 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 Investment team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

In AMP8, the Asset Investment Team will support a multi-billion pound programme of totex investment across YW's assets. The Capital Programme alone, is growing by over 50% as we move into AMP8.

The Asset Investment team supports around £5 billion of investment (over a 5 year period) and covers the whole range of company assets. The Asset Investment Manager plays a key role in the successful delivery of this portfolio by providing the data and information that the Programme Delivery Managers and Asset Planning sponsors need to make timely decisions. This includes Progamme Boards, the Business Investment Committee, and sub programme reviews across directorates. The team is also responsible for the provision and assurance of APR (regulatory Annual Performance Reporting) data through the annual audits. Alongside this, they also provide support, guidance, and advice to project managers.

Where you fit in

As our PMO Manager of Asset Investment you will:

• Provide consistent, accurate and timely information and analysis on the creation & monitoring of the YW investment programme through monthly reporting
• Lead the co-ordination, baselining and monitoring of the YW capital business plan year on year
• Provide analysis of key financial and non-financial data performance.
• Lead reporting within the PMO to ensure that the solutions promoted into the programme align with strategy and meet obligations
• Work closely with Regulatory Investment to provide one version of the truth for financial assurance of the YW investment Programme
• Provide investment data on all delivery sub programmes to ensure visibility of programme opportunities & risks and communicate this to the wider teams, the Business Investment Committee and stakeholders across the business
• Lead on Programme Governance within the totex programme, being a key member of all approval boards for both the capital and opex programmes.

What skills & qualifications you will need

• Detailed knowledge of Programme and Project Lifecycles with ability to coach members of the wider Programme Delivery team in best practice
• Proven ability to engage with customers internally and externally, developing and maintaining strong positive business relationships in order to understand their needs and recognise opportunities
• Proven track record of leading a team, providing direction, development and influence for the delivery of high-quality outputs.
• In-depth understanding of capital regulations and financial processes associated with Programme and Project Management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; including the ability to present and communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences.
• Highly motivated and self-reliant with a drive for continuous development and commitment to customer service ethos.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities and the ability to influence at all levels
• High standards of integrity & ethics

You will also benefit from having

• A recognised qualification in PMO methodologies such as the APM certified PMO Practitioner Course
• Experience of Asset Investment decision making in large investment Programmes
• Experience of working in a regulated environment

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it's 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 isn't always easy!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you've got experience in Asset Investment 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.

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.