Regulatory Project Manager

Yorkshire Water; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional water provider is seeking a Regulatory Project Manager in York to join their Strategy & Regulation team. This pivotal role requires excellent project management skills and experience in the regulatory framework of the water industry. Responsibilities include creating and executing project plans, managing stakeholders, and delivering regulatory submissions. Ideal candidates should have a background in project management and a commitment to flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Supportive recruitment process

Opportunity for job share

Qualifications

• Experience managing full life cycle projects.
• Ability to prepare high-level business cases.
• Proven track record in driving sustainable performance.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute project work plans.
• Manage stakeholders and ensure effective communication.
• Represent the organization with regulators.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Change management

Education

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

Job description

then Summer 2026 we are relocating to Leeds. Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. We have an exciting opportunity for a Regulatory Project Manager to join the Strategy & Regulation team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide 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! As our Regulatory Project Manager you will;

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing full life cycle projects.
• Project management qualifications or similar e.g. Prince2 and 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, interpretation and communication of 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.
• 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.
• 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!
• Pre‑employment checks 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.

We believe in removing obstacles and creating a supportive environment for you to thrive in. If you are 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.