Kelda Group Limited
Assistant Project Manager
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Assistant 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 (£30,565 - £37,997)
- 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 Assistant 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 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 - Hybrid Working (2- 3 days in office a week – Bradford/Leeds)
Work type:
Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Assistant Project Manager to join the Direct Procure for Customer – Major Project 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. Direct Procure for Customer – Major Project Team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
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You’ll be at the heart of delivering one of Yorkshire Water’s most complex and high-profile infrastructure projects within a £2.5Bn programme that will transform water resilience across Yorkshire. This isn’t just project coordination– it’s about shaping the future of water services and sustainability for generations to come. You'll be at the heart of regulatory delivery, stakeholder engagement, and project Support.
Where you fit in:
As our Assistant Project Manager, you will:
- Support with the planning, coordination and successful delivery of key project and programme activities.
- Track the progress and proactively managing risks, actions, dependencies and lessons learned.
- Maintain strong programme governance, ensuring compliance and control processes are followed.
- Coordinate meetings, workshops and communications to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.
- Manage project documentation, records and reporting to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.
- Support the team onboarding and providing guidance on programme processes and systems.
- Assist with budget tracking, supplier management, contracts, invoices and purchase orders through internal systems.
What skills & qualifications you will need:
- A proactive self-starter who takes initiative, works independently, and effectively manages their own workload.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- Have a data-driven approach, with the ability to identify, gather, and analyse information to support decision-making and insights.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
- The ability to influence and guide others in a professional and constructive manner.
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the capability to develop and maintain effective partnerships both internally and externally.
- A collaborative mindset, with a proactive approach to supporting colleagues and driving positive outcomes across the business.
Desirable:
- Experience delivering large-scale programmes or projects.
- Knowledge of water industry regulations and legislation.
- Experience within water, wastewater, utilities, manufacturing, or process industries.
- Commercially aware, with experience working in a business-focused environment.
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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!
New environmental legislation, unprecedented investment, and evolving customer expectations make this a truly exciting time to join Yorkshire Water. Our Major Projects and DPC team is growing fast – and this is your opportunity to be part of something transformative. Do we sound like your cup of tea?
If you’ve got experience in an Assistant Project Manager role 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.
The closing date for this role is the 31st July 2026
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.
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