Project Lead

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 £40,435 - £50,544 
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Project Lead 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: Buttershaw Bradford / Hybrid Working 

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Lead to join the Water Service Delivery Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

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 Distribution are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. 

The Project Lead will hold a pivotal role within the Distribution Maintenance Team, tasked with developing and delivering a cyclical AV inspection programme to ensure adherence to regulatory and organisational standards. This role is integral to the programme's success, involving the planning, coordination, and implementation of effective strategies to achieve compliance objectives whilst maintaining high performance standards.

In addition, the Project Lead will provide support for the delivery of projects aimed at improving performance related to Drinking Water Contacts within Distribution Maintenance.

Effective relationship management with stakeholders, including contract partners and internal colleagues, will be crucial to success. The role encompasses accountability for managing risks, resolving issues, and identifying opportunities.

Where you fit in:

As our Project Lead you will

• Oversee project delivery, including defining scope, goals, deliverables, and coordinating activities across multiple contributors.
• Accurately forecast and report key project information, including progress, financial data, risks, and benefits realisation.
• Ensure strong financial management, commercial awareness, and robust scheduling in all aspects of project delivery.
• Act as the central contact for project information, progress reporting, and stakeholder engagement, building effective relationships.
• Uphold high standards in health and safety, risk management, and compliance with the YW Safety Policy.
• Proactively improve the inspection programme by implementing and monitoring best practices and innovative ideas.
• Assist with meeting coordination, including setting agendas, taking minutes, maintaining action, risk, and issue logs, and managing the team's filing structures on SharePoint sites.
• Collaborate with wider business functions, such as Asset Planning, Finance Business Partnering, Service Delivery, and Contract Partners.
• Coordinate resource management meetings, analyse performance data, and maintain accurate resource plans..
• Coach individuals or small groups around Water Distribution policies and procedures as needed to assure consistent quality and performance.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Project / Programme Management knowledge and experience.
• Strong capability with problem solving and decision making.
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail including ability to review, analyse and manipulate data to produce quality management reports in simple and comprehensible form for non-technical audience.
• Excellent IT skills. Advanced MS office user - Word, MS Project, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint user
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as excellent presentation skills with ability to conduct presentations comfortably to staff at all levels.
• Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage shifting priorities, demands and timelines effectively prioritising and executing tasks.

You will also benefit from having:

• Previous experience gained within the water industry or within the broader utilities.
• Project/ Programme Management Certification.
• Experience of driving sustainable performance against challenging business targets.
• Experience utilising PowerBI to present performance data.

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 Water Service Delivery 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.

Closing date - 5th June 2025

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.

No agencies please.