Regulatory Project Manager

Yorkshire Water; Leeds, Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A water utility provider in Leeds is looking for an experienced Regulatory Project Manager to join its Strategy & Regulation team. You will manage and deliver regulatory projects, ensuring alignment with law and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate has a strong history of project lifecycle management, strategic thinking, and effective resource management. Expanding opportunities in a growing regulatory environment entail a focus on delivering high-quality customer services while supporting sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Annual bonus opportunity

Attractive pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Experience managing full life-cycle projects.
• Proven track record of sustainable performance against business targets.
• Strong communication skills, able to engage at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage delivery of regulatory projects.
• Prepare high-level business cases to support sponsors.
• Lead projects ensuring timely, quality delivery.

Skills

Project lifecycle management

Strategic thinking

Resource and budget management

Stakeholder management

Data interpretation and communication

Influence and leadership

Effective relationship building

Education

Project management qualifications (e.g., Prince2, APM)

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience: £38,165 to £47,707.
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1,000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year).
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution).
• Development opportunities in line with the Regulatory Project Manager progression plan.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day.
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
• Health cash plan, 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

West Yorkshire – Hybrid working with one to two working days in the office in Bradford BD6. (Summer 2026 we are relocating to Leeds.)

Work type

Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Regulatory Project Manager – Strategy & Regulation

We have an exciting opportunity for a Regulatory Project Manager to join the Strategy & Regulation team at Yorkshire Water and be part of providing the best service to our customers. 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. Strategy & Regulation are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

This role will be accountable for planning and managing the delivery of regulatory and legislative projects. Having a good awareness of the regulatory and legislative framework generally, and the ability to understand the relevant part of the framework or the law specifically to be able to articulate the purpose to others and secure a successful outcome. The Regulatory Project Manager may also take the technical lead or become the subject matter expert on activities to implement or embed new regulatory concepts.

Where you fit in!

• Create and execute project work plans, revising as necessary to meet changing requirements.
• Prepare high‑level business cases, recognising costs and benefits to support project sponsors.
• Manage resources in collaboration with functional managers, sponsors, and sub‑contractors.
• Lead, scope, and manage projects to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Produce high‑quality reports on ROI, risk, business case, and implementation plans.
• Promote new ideas and drive project opportunities through collaboration with partners, contractors, and suppliers.
• Manage stakeholders and ensure effective communication plans are in place.
• Represent the organisation with regulators, coordinate regulatory submissions, and provide regulatory analysis and support.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Experience of managing full life‑cycle projects.
• Project management qualifications or similar e.g. Prince2, APM.
• Experience of managing and leading a project team with a proven track record of driving sustainable performance against challenging business targets.
• Experience of business planning, resource and budget management.
• Experience of strategic thinking, establishing clear strategic direction and implementing plans to deliver.
• Experience of leading and embedding change, able to influence and drive right culture and behaviours.
• Experience of compiling, assessing, interpreting and communicating data and information, including the ability to clearly present key items and risks at all levels.
• Good communication skills, able to communicate across the business and at all levels.
• Influences and leads appropriately.
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external relationships.

You will also benefit from having:

• Knowledge of the Regulatory framework and legislation relevant to the Water Industry.
• Previous experience gained within the water or wastewater sectors or within the broader utilities, process or manufacturing industry sectors.
• Experience in a commercially orientated environment, in strategic leadership and / or an operational role.
• Experience of enabling and embedding change, able to influence and drive right culture and behaviours.

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

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!

If you’ve got experience as a Regulatory Project Manager 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.

All roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. You will be required to undergo pre‑employment checks, which will include a Basic Disclosure Check and may include a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance, depending on the role. All 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.