Regulatory Project Manager (Strategy)

Yorkshire Water; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in Bradford is looking for a Regulatory Project Manager to lead regulatory projects and enhance water services. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing full life cycle projects, hold a project management certification, and possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills. This permanent position offers hybrid working options and a focus on delivering value for customers while protecting the environment.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Job share options

Support for accessibility needs

Qualifications

• Experience managing full life cycle projects.
• Project management qualifications or similar.
• Proven track record of leading a project team.
• Experience in business planning and budget management.
• Ability to communicate and influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute project work plans.
• Manage project resources with collaboration.
• Lead projects to ensure timely delivery.
• Produce reports on ROI, risk, and business cases.
• Manage stakeholders and effective communication plans.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Prince2 or APM certification

Job description

Overview

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?

Location: Bradford / Hybrid Working with one to two working days in the office in Bradford BD6.

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

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;

• Create and execute project work plans, revising as necessary to meet changing requirements.
• Prepares high-level business cases, recognizing costs and benefits to support project sponsors.
• Manages resources in collaboration with functional managers, sponsors, and sub-contractors.
• Leads, scopes, and manages projects to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Produces high-quality reports on ROI, risk, business case, and implementation plans.
• Promotes new ideas and drives project opportunities through collaboration with partners, contractors, and suppliers.
• Manages stakeholders and ensures effective communication plans are in place.
• Represents the organization with regulators, coordinates regulatory submissions, and provides 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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.