Project Manager

Yorkshire Water; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension contribution

Wellness days

Flexible/hybrid working

Job summary

Yorkshire Water is recruiting for Asset Delivery Project Manager roles to help deliver one of the UK’s largest infrastructure investment programmes. The roles cover Project Manager and Senior Project Manager levels, with appointments based on your skills and experience and a strong focus on capital delivery, governance and safety.

You’ll lead or support cross‑disciplinary teams across water and wastewater projects, manage budgets and NEC contracts, and drive delivery excellence through

Qualifications

• Experience delivering construction, engineering, infrastructure or utility projects.
• Strong governance, commercial control and health and safety standards.
• Ability to lead cross‑disciplinary delivery teams and manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support projects through full lifecycle from definition to handover.
• Manage scope, programme, cost, risk and quality performance.
• Ensure safe, compliant delivery with regulators and customers.
• Coordinate with sponsors, consultants, contractors and internal teams.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget control

Risk management

Leadership

Excellent communication

Contract management

Health and safety

Tools

NEC contracts

Governance frameworks

Job description

Asset Delivery Project Management Opportunities
Project Manager | Senior Project Manager

Salary: £45,205 to £65,000 depending on skills, experience, qualifications and appointment level

Hello! Thanks for stopping by.

At Yorkshire Water, we're delivering one of the largest infrastructure investment programmes in the UK. As we continue to invest in our water and wastewater assets, we're seeking talented project professionals to join our Asset Delivery team.

Whether you're looking to develop your career as a Project Manager or drive major capital investment programmes as a Senior Project Manager, we'd love to hear from you.

Appointments may be made at Project Manager or Senior Project Manager level depending on your skills, qualifications and experience.

What we do

Every day, more than 5.4 million people across Yorkshire rely on the essential services we provide. From delivering clean drinking water to protecting the environment and investing in critical infrastructure, our work helps communities thrive today and prepares Yorkshire for the future.

With increasing environmental expectations, significant capital investment and ambitious regulatory commitments, this is an exciting time to join Yorkshire Water and contribute to projects that make a real difference across the region.

About the role

As part of our Asset Delivery function, you'll play a key role in the successful development and delivery of capital investment projects across our water and wastewater networks, treatment works, operational sites and environmental programmes.

Working collaboratively with sponsors, design partners, contractors, consultants and operational colleagues, you'll help ensure projects and programmes are delivered safely, efficiently and sustainably whilst achieving the required outcomes for customers, regulators and the environment.

What you'll be doing

Depending on the level you join, responsibilities may include:

• Supporting or leading projects through the full project lifecycle from definition through to handover and close-out.
• Managing project scope, programme, cost, risk and quality performance.
• Leading collaborative project teams consisting of Yorkshire Water colleagues, consultants, contractors and supply chain partners.
• Managing project and programme budgets, expenditure forecasting and financial governance.
• Administering and managing NEC contracts and commercial arrangements.
• Identifying, managing and mitigating project risks and change.
• Working with key internal and external stakeholders to achieve project outcomes.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely and in compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Providing leadership, coaching and direction across multidisciplinary teams and delivery partners.
• Contributing to continuous improvement, innovation and delivery excellence across our capital programme.

Which level could be right for you?

We recognise that project management careers develop in different ways, and we're keen to hear from talented project professionals looking to take the next step in their career.

The level you join at will depend on the skills, experience, qualifications and leadership capability you demonstrate throughout the recruitment process.

Project Manager

• You will have experience delivering construction, engineering, infrastructure or utility projects and be comfortable managing projects through the full lifecycle.
• You will be confident managing project scope, budgets, schedules, risks and stakeholders whilst maintaining strong governance, commercial control and health and safety standards.

Typical scope:

• Leading capital projects from inception through to completion.
• Managing contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Delivering projects safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Managing project risks, finances and stakeholder relationships.

Senior Project Manager

• You will bring extensive experience delivering major capital projects, programmes or portfolios within construction, engineering, infrastructure or utility environments.
• You will have a proven track record of leading complex delivery teams, managing significant budgets and influencing senior stakeholders to achieve strategic business outcomes.

Typical scope:

• Providing strategic leadership across multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Managing significant commercial, contractual and financial responsibilities.
• Driving programme performance, governance and delivery excellence.
• Coaching and developing project management capability across teams.

Not sure which level is right for you?

Don’t worry. We’re interested in hearing from experienced project professionals with a broad range of backgrounds and expertise.

If you’re successful through the recruitment process, we’ll assess your experience, qualifications and capability to determine the most appropriate appointment level.

We anticipate making multiple appointments through this campaign and encourage applications from candidates who are passionate about delivering infrastructure projects that make a real difference to customers, communities and the environment.

What we’re looking for

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Experience within project, engineering, construction, utilities or infrastructure environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships.
• Budget management, forecasting and financial awareness.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Commitment to health, safety and environmental excellence.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Water or wastewater industry experience.
• APM qualification or equivalent project management accreditation.
• CDM and construction health & safety knowledge.
• Civil, mechanical, electrical or MEICA engineering experience.
• SMSTS or equivalent site safety qualifications.

Location & Working Pattern

• 37-hour working week, Monday to Friday.
• Hybrid working model with approximately two days per week in the office and/or on site.
• Travel across Yorkshire will be required depending on project needs.

Why Join Yorkshire Water?

This is more than a project management role. It's an opportunity to help deliver one of the UK's most ambitious environmental and infrastructure investment programmes.

We're committed to investing in our project management community and supporting colleagues to progress their careers through professional development, mentoring and industry-recognised qualifications, including APM and related project management accreditations.

In return, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary aligned to experience and appointment level.
• Annual performance-related bonus.
• Company car benefit.
• Pension contribution of up to 12%.
• Wellness days and generous annual leave.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Professional development and career progression pathways.
• Comprehensive benefits package and wellbeing support.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're passionate about delivering projects that improve services, protect the environment and create a thriving Yorkshire, we'd love to hear from you.

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you've got experience in project management 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 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.

Just a heads-up! We may close this vacancy as soon as suitable candidates are identified. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.