Project Manager

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

•    We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience starting from £43,362 to £54,202.

•    Annual incentive related bonus.

•    Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).

•    Development opportunities in line with the Project Manager progression plan.

•    25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!

•    Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.

•    A great benefits package – choose from 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!

Location: Bradford BD6 and then Leeds LS9/ Hybrid Working (Two office days a week – Bradford or Leeds and willingness to travel to Yorkshire Water sites).  This role will initially be based in Bradford but we’re moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future.

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join the Land and Property team, at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. 

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.  Water Service Delivery, Water Strategy & Planning and Investment team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

Specific to the Land and Property team, there are a number of strategic projects that as a Project Manager you would contribute towards delivering.  As our  Project Manager you will lead and manage key projects, ensuring that they are delivered to time, cost and quality and that project risks are managed in line with business targets, whilst ensuring health and safety, regulatory and statutory compliance is achieved.

Where you fit in!

As our Project Manager you will:

•    Manage several projects within L&P as required.

•    Accountable for accurate forecasting and reporting of key information such as expenditure and cash flow.

•    Provide regular and accurate reporting information where required ensuring that pro-active approvals are obtained to satisfy Corporate Governance Procedures.

•    Create and execute project plans and produce high quality reports indicating the key elements of a project in relation to ROI, risk, business case and implementation plan.

•    Drive new opportunities derived from knowledge or learning gained through working with Partners, Contractors and Suppliers.

•    Effectively applies Project Management methodology.

•    Ensure project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately, through the governance process across the department.

•    Validate and authorise all payments and costs for the projects, utilise Project Co-ordinator colleagues.

•    Meet monthly with Land & Property Technical Leads – Rural / Housing / Conservation / Recreation / Work Place Experience to assist with planning and forecasting on PMS.

•    Meet monthly with Land & Property Service Partners to assist with project and contract queries and discussions.

•    Attend BIC or equivalent committees where required with Business Sponsor / Programme Delivery Manager.

•    Assist Business Sponsors in Need evaluation, scoping, quotations and identification of cost effective delivery routes.

•    Management of Contractor and 3rd party liaison whilst site works are undertaken ensuring H&S standards are being met and the project is being delivered to time, cost and quality.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

•    An extensive knowledge of YWS Financial and reporting systems (SAP, PMS).

•    Knowledge of YWS Procurement and Capital company rules and procedures.

•    A track record of delivering results against challenging financial targets.

•    A proven ability to work under pressure to meet tight timescales by good prioritisation and time management skills.

•    Familiarity with the company’s IT systems (Microsoft Office).

•    Need / risk evaluation and prioritisation.

•    Experience in scope development and cost effective quotation management.

•    Interest in Conservation, Woodland and Environmental Management.

•    Valid UK Driving licence.

•    Willingness to work from various sites as the work demands as you will be required to travel to different YW locations so a full valid EU driving licence is essential.

You will also benefit from having:

•    Project Management Qualification or similar.

•    CDM and site management.

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 in Project Management within the Land and Property sector 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.

Role will close on 10th December 2025.

Interviews will take place throughout December.

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.

No agencies please.