Lead Project Manager – Land & Property

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 (£54,313 - £67,891).

•    This role has been classified as a Business Needs Users (BNU) and eligible for a Company Car or Cash Allowance (£3000 per annum) subject to company criteria.

•    Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity 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 2 extra wellness days!

•    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: This role is based at our offices Leeds Valley Park - Hybrid Working (Two office days a week – Leeds and willingness to travel to Yorkshire Water sites).

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

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 who visit each year, can rely on clean and safe drinking water and wastewater services. But for us, it's so much more than that.

We protect the environment, support local communities and invest in the future of Yorkshire. With unprecedented levels of investment, evolving environmental legislation and increasing customer expectations, there has never been a more exciting time to join Yorkshire Water.

The Land & Property Team plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of Yorkshire Water's strategic objectives. Managing one of the region's largest and most diverse land and property portfolios, the team delivers projects across rural and residential estates, conservation and recreation sites, operational facilities and workplace environments.

As a Lead Project Manager, you'll provide leadership across a significant portfolio of land and property projects, ensuring programmes are successfully planned, governed and delivered whilst building strong relationships with stakeholders, partners and suppliers. You will help shape investment decisions, influence strategic priorities and drive the successful delivery of projects that have a lasting impact across Yorkshire.

Where you fit in!

As our Lead Project Manager, you will provide leadership across a diverse portfolio of Land & Property projects, ensuring investment is effectively planned, coordinated and delivered to achieve the best value for Yorkshire Water and our customers.

You will work collaboratively with business sponsors, technical specialists, contractors and service partners to oversee project delivery, drive governance, manage risks and maintain strategic oversight across multiple workstreams.

You will be responsible for:

•    Leading the delivery of multiple Land & Property projects and programmes, ensuring they are aligned to business objectives, investment plans and operational priorities.

•    Providing leadership and direction across project teams, consultants and contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and successfully.

•    Developing and overseeing project strategies, delivery plans, business cases, implementation programmes and governance documentation.

•    Managing project performance, budgets, forecasts, risks, dependencies and reporting, providing clear visibility to senior leaders and governance forums.

•    Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders across Rural, Residential, Conservation, Recreation, Operations and Workplace Experience functions.

•    Acting as the key interface between sponsors, technical leads, contractors and delivery partners to ensure priorities remain aligned and delivery challenges are effectively managed.

•    Driving robust governance processes, ensuring approvals, decisions and project controls are implemented consistently throughout the project lifecycle.

•    Identifying opportunities for innovation, continuous improvement and value optimisation across the Land & Property portfolio.

•    Leading stakeholder engagement and communication activities, ensuring confidence is maintained throughout project delivery.

•    Supporting strategic portfolio planning and investment forecasting to ensure future programmes are effectively developed and prioritised.

•    Ensuring compliance with Yorkshire Water standards, CDM regulations, health and safety requirements and corporate governance frameworks.

•    Representing Yorkshire Water at stakeholder meetings, contractor reviews and site-based activities, acting as a visible leader throughout project delivery.

What skills & qualifications you'll need;

We're looking for an experienced project leader who can combine strong project delivery expertise with strategic thinking, stakeholder management and commercial awareness.

You will ideally have:

•    A recognised Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent) or substantial relevant experience.

•    Significant experience managing complex land, property, construction, infrastructure or asset-related projects and programmes.

•    A strong track record of leading multiple projects simultaneously within a complex organisational environment.

•    Experience developing business cases, project strategies, governance papers and investment proposals.

•    Strong financial management skills, including budget ownership, forecasting, reporting and cost control.

•    Experience managing contractors, consultants, suppliers and delivery partners.

•    Good knowledge of YW procurement processes, project governance and risk management principles.

•    Experience working within CDM and health and safety frameworks.

•    Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, challenge and build credibility with senior leaders and external partners.

•    Strong leadership skills with the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and drive project performance.

•    Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear and actionable insights.

•    A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Yorkshire as required.

•    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 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 which is the 26th October 2026, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

No agencies please.