Programme Lead

Kelda Group Limited 0000411940 - Kelda Group Limited; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider in Bradford is looking for a Programme Lead to manage a £2.5Bn infrastructure program. This role involves leading teams, engaging with regulators, and managing substantial budgets to enhance water resilience across Yorkshire. Ideal candidates have significant experience in the UK water sector with strong leadership skills and professional certifications. The role supports hybrid working models and offers a competitive salary of £75,000 - £90,000.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car allowance

Annual incentive bonus

Private health care

Attractive pension scheme

Life assurance cover

25 days leave plus wellness day

Retail savings scheme

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with Ofwat or similar regulatory bodies.
• Track record in major capital programmes across the asset lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive a £100m development budget over 5 years.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams from feasibility to delivery.
• Engage with Ofwat, RAPID, and other regulators on key submissions.

Skills

Proven leadership in UK water-sector programmes with regulatory complexity

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Education

Professional certifications (e.g. APM, PRINCE2)

Tools

MS Office

project management tools

Job description

Overview

Programme Lead - Major Water Programmes & Regulatory Delivery

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, 3a, circa £75,000 - £90,000
• A company car (£4,980 cash allowance)
• Annual incentive related bonus (up to 15% of annual salary)
• Private health care (Self 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 an extra wellness day!
• A 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!

Location: Bradford, hybrid working (1-2 office days / week), leadership-level visibility, and impact on essential regional services.

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

Why Join Yorkshire Water?

We're not just a water company. We're a force for good in Yorkshire-protecting the environment, supporting communities, and delivering essential services to over 5.4 million people. Now, we're investing in the future through Major Projects delivered via DPC, and we need a visionary Programme Lead to help shape it.

Your Mission:

Lead a £2.5Bn programme of complex, high-impact infrastructure projects that will transform water resilience across Yorkshire. You'll be at the heart of regulatory delivery, stakeholder engagement, and strategic leadership.

What You'll Be Doing

• Own and drive a £100m development budget over 5 years
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams from feasibility to delivery
• Engage with Ofwat, RAPID, and other regulators on key submissions (PR29, WRMP, WINEP)
• Shape governance, risk, and assurance frameworks
• Represent Yorkshire Water in joint SRO projects with partner companies
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement across the DPC programme
• Align stakeholders across regulatory, commercial, technical, and environmental domains

What You'll Bring

• Proven leadership in UK water-sector programmes with regulatory complexity
• Experience with Ofwat or similar regulatory bodies
• Professional certifications (e.g. APM, PRINCE2)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Track record in major capital programmes across the asset lifecycle
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools

Ready to Make a Splash?

If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for infrastructure and sustainability, this is your chance to lead one of the UK's most exciting water programmes. Apply now and help shape Yorkshire's future.

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 as a Programme Lead 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.

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