Capital Delivery Programme Manager

Kelda Group Limited 0000411940 - Kelda Group Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £70k-£90k

Company car benefit

Annual incentive up to 20%

Private health care

Pension scheme up to 12%

Life assurance

25 days annual leave + wellness days

Additional benefits

Job summary

Yorkshire Water is seeking a Capital Delivery Programme Manager in Leeds to drive a £3 billion five-year investment programme across wastewater assets. You will lead a team of Senior Project Managers, Project Managers and Coordinators, collaborating with operations, regulators, and senior leaders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and continuous improvement.

The role requires extensive programme management experience, strong stakeholder skills, and a commitment to excellence in a live

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Programme/Project lifecycles and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead a visible programme delivery team within the Asset Delivery Team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage operations interfaces and drive programme visibility.
• Escalate and resolve project issues with innovative solutions.

Skills

Programme lifecycles

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Capital regulations

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Integrity & ethics

Education

PM qualification

Job description

Capital Delivery Programme Manager

Location: Leeds, hybrid working (2+ days a week in the office and on sites).

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Capital Delivery Programme Manager to join the Asset Delivery Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of improving the environment in Yorkshire. Could this be you?

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.

The Capital Delivery Programme Manager role is pivotal in driving the delivery of a £3 billion investment programme over the next five years, covering a range of wastewater assets. You will lead a team to manage a programme delivering over £300 m per year in capital investment, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Where you fit in

• Lead a programme of work and be a visible leader as part of the Programme Delivery Leadership Team.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders within Yorkshire Water to ensure the successful delivery of the programme.
• Engage proactively with operations teams to drive programme visibility and support.
• Handle project escalations and provide innovative solutions.
• Lead and inspire a team of Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Project Coordinators.
• Understand the AMP8 delivery requirements of the programme including Performance Commitments (PC’s), Price Control Deliverables (PCD’s) and business plan targets.
• Communicate effectively with senior leaders and the Board, including writing papers and presenting information eloquently.
• Drive improvements by looking for and sharing industry best practices.
• Drive a team culture of collaboration and continuous improvement to drive performance improvements and industry leading delivery.
• Demonstrate a can‑do attitude with a passion for excellence.
• Be a focused and driven individual who thrives in a challenging environment.
• Have experience leading complex construction projects in a live operational environment.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of driving sustainable performance against challenging business targets.
• Excellent people skills, with experience in coaching and mentoring high‑performing teams.

The interpersonal skills required for the role

• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to foster a collaborative working environment with both internal and external stakeholder, driving performance and results.
• Proven budget management and financial performance skills.
• Strong commercial understanding, particularly of NEC contracts.
• Experience in risk management, governance, and assurance policies.
• Knowledge of construction processes, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical/Electrical disciplines.
• A commitment to Yorkshire Water’s values and behaviours, with relentless drive, energy, and determination to deliver.

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

• Knowledge and experience of wastewater treatment.
• Leadership experience in a commercially oriented or regulated environment.
• A commitment to an inclusive environment valuing diversity.
• A recognised qualification in project/programme management.
• Experience driving innovation to deliver project efficiencies and cost savings.

Benefits package

• Competitive salary, £70‑£90 k, depending on experience.
• Company car benefit (£7,200 allowance).
• Annual incentive related bonus (up to 20 % of annual salary for tax year April 2026/27).
• Private health care (and partner if applicable).
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12 % company contribution).
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus two extra wellness days.
• Great benefits package – choose from 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.

Pre‑employment checks

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.

Accessibility & equal opportunities

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.