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Lead 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, Grade 4a, £52,955 - £67,891 
  • A company car benefit 
  • Annual incentive related bonus (£1,000 maximum Bonus Opportunity) 
  • Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) 
  • Development opportunities in line with the Lead Project Manager progression plan 
  • Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary 
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus two extra wellness days 
  • A great benefits package including 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: Leeds Valley Park (LS10), hybrid working, minimally 2 days in the office/on-site per week, with regular travel to Yorkshire Water sites. 

 

Work type: Permanent, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 

 

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

 

As a Lead Project Manager, you will lead a portfolio of approximately 15 construction and engineering projects worth £40-70 million over the next four years. Working as part of Yorkshire Water's new capital delivery Alliance, you will collaborate with Yorkshire Water colleagues, consultants, contractors and supply-chain partners to deliver projects that improve services for customers whilst protecting the environment. 

 

The opportunity  

 

This is a key role in Yorkshire Water’s new capital delivery Alliance. You will work with Yorkshire Water colleagues, consultants, contractors and supply-chain partners to deliver projects from early development through design, construction, handover and close-out. You will have the opportunity to shape how the Alliance works and help improve services for customers while protecting the environment. Experience in the water industry is helpful but not essential; we also welcome applicants from other complex, regulated or safety-critical sectors.  

 

What you will be accountable for  

 

  • Taking overall responsibility for the delivery of a portfolio of significant construction and engineering projects.  
  • Leading projects from early development through design, construction, handover and close-out, ensuring delivery meets agreed time, cost, quality and business requirements.  
  • Maintaining effective governance, delivery plans, forecasts and performance reporting, with clear accountability and timely escalation of risks and issues.  
  • Leading project managers and wider multidisciplinary teams, including consultants, contractors and supply-chain partners.  
  • Managing commercial, contractual and financial responsibilities, including NEC contract administration, change, risk and opportunity.  
  • Working with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues, support decisions and achieve the required customer, environmental and regulatory outcomes.  
  • Ensuring work is planned and delivered safely, while promoting high standards of wellbeing, environmental performance and professional practice.  

 

What you will bring  

 

  • Strong experience of leading complex construction, engineering, infrastructure or utility projects through the full project life cycle.  
  • Experience of managing several projects at the same time, including significant budgets, delivery partners and a wide range of stakeholders.  
  • Good commercial and contractual knowledge, with practical experience of NEC contracts.  
  • Experience of health and safety management in a construction environment.  
  • Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to build effective relationships, influence decisions and resolve project issues.  
  • A relevant project management or technical qualification, professional accreditation, or equivalent experience. NEC accreditation and SMSTS would be an advantage.  
  • A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel regularly to Yorkshire Water sites. 

 

We embrace a flexible working model, where our hybrid setup typically requires an average of 2 days per week in the office or on site. This could be slightly more when collaborative efforts, training or project deadlines require it. 

 

Do we sound like your cup of tea? 

 

If you're an experienced Lead Project Manager and want to lead a significant portfolio of capital investment projects whilst helping us deliver exceptional service for our customers and protect the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. 

 

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 as comfortable and straightforward as possible. 

 

If you have an accessibility need, disability or condition that requires adjustments to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application and we will discuss any reasonable adjustments required. 

 

Just a heads-up! We might start interviewing and close the position based on the response. To make sure you're considered, please send in your application as soon as you can. 

 

If successful, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including a Basic Disclosure Check. Depending on the role, additional security vetting may also be required. 

 

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. 

 

No agencies please 

What's in it for you?

Career enhancement and development, colleague well-being and a genuinely positive work experience for all are key priorities. We are continuously evolving and improving our ways of working and you will support us in achieving our vision of 'taking responsibility for the water environment for good'.

If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply on line and complete the application process.

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.

The Kelda Group provides water and sewerage services to domestic and business customers across the UK, managing the following subsidiary companies: - 

Yorkshire Water, is the main subsidiary company providing water and sewerage services to 4.7 million people and 130,000 businesses in the Yorkshire region. Its activities are regulated by the Water Services Regulation Authority, Ofwat Loop Customer Management Ltd specialises in delivering customer service support to Yorkshire Water that includes billing, debt recovery and incident management. Employing more than 600 people, Loop have built up an impressive list of industry awards and achievements since being created in 2000 and is currently listed in the Sunday Times Top 100 list as being one of the best companies to work for.

Kelda Water Services (KWS) manages Kelda's non-regulated water and waste water contract operations. It is now the second biggest player in the UK market for outsourced clean and waste water services.

Kelda Water Services Retail offer quality, integrity and partnership but it is never just about the technologies behind our solutions in water. It is about the structure, delivery and even the financing of those solutions, and about giving our customers a level of convenience they never knew was possible.

KeyLand Developments Limited (KeyLand Developments) is responsible for managing, developing and disposing of the group's surplus property assets, either on its own or in partnership with outside organisations.

Kelda Group values equality, diversity and inclusion we believe that everyone should be treated with respect. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, religion or belief and trade union membership.

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.

Lead Project Manager

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