Company Description
Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.
Job Title
Lead Project Manager - Major Projects
Location
West Yorkshire / Hybrid Working (1‑2 days in the office a week). Relocating to Leeds (LS10) from Summer, 2026.
Work Type
Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
About Yorkshire Water
We serve over 5.4 million people in the Yorkshire region and protect the environment by providing essential water and wastewater services. We are investing in the future through Major Projects delivered via Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) and need visionary Project Managers to help shape it.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, depending on experience (£50,796 - £65,123)
- Annual incentive related bonus (up to £1,000 for the performance year)
- Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
- Development opportunities in line with the Lead Project Manager progression plan
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day
- Life assurance cover (4 times pensionable salary)
- 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
Responsibilities
- Lead a £25m project development budget over the next 5 years
- Drive projects from feasibility through to delivery
- Deliver high‑quality regulatory submissions to Ofwat/RAPID to secure key approvals
- Manage multi‑disciplinary teams and strategic delivery partners to create excellent working relationships for successful project delivery
- Deal with contractual and commercial challenges while providing accurate forecasting and reporting on project performance
- Represent Yorkshire Water in joint Strategic Resource Option (SRO) projects with other water companies
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement across the DPC programme
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred in Business Administration, Management, IT, Engineering, Construction)
- Proven experience as a Project Manager, ideally in the development phase of major projects in the built environment with a focus on water, building or civil engineering sectors
- Professional certifications such as APM or PRINCE2 in the PPM environment
- Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
- Experience in procurement and administration of design and construction contracts on behalf of a client
- Proficiency in MS Office and project management techniques and methods
Work Life Balance & Flexibility
Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we support flexible working patterns and job share options where possible to help you balance work and home life.
Pre‑Employment Checks
Successful applicants will undergo pre‑employment checks, including a Basic Disclosure Check, counter‑terrorist or security check clearance, medical questionnaire, and any further medicals required.
Accessibility
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 comfortable and straightforward. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application.
Application Process
Applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible, as the Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position when a suitable candidate is found. No agencies please.
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