The projects you will manage may include building refurbishments, office and welfare facilities, estate infrastructure improvements, public access schemes, property development projects, environmental enhancements and land management initiatives. Projects will vary in complexity and may range from small improvement schemes through to multi-disciplinary capital projects requiring specialist design, planning and stakeholder management.

You will act as the client-side Project Manager and take ownership of multiple projects simultaneously. You will be responsible for developing project scopes, managing budgets, overseeing risks, coordinating consultant and contractor activities, reporting progress to senior stakeholders and ensuring compliance with governance requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Where you fit in

As our Project Manager you will:

• Lead and manage multiple Land & Property projects, driving successful delivery from concept through to completion.
• Take ownership of project forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting, ensuring stakeholders have clear visibility of expenditure, timelines, and progress.
• Deliver accurate and insightful project updates, securing proactive approvals and ensuring full compliance with Corporate Governance requirements.
• Develop and execute robust project plans, producing high-quality business cases, implementation strategies, risk assessments, and project reports.
• Identify and champion new opportunities for improvement and innovation through collaboration with partners, contractors, suppliers, and industry networks.
• Apply best-practice project management methodologies to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Maintain effective project governance by ensuring all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and appropriately managed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee project financials, validating and authorising payments and expenditure while working closely with Project Coordinators to ensure effective cost control.
• Build strong relationships with Land & Property Technical Leads and Sponsors across Rural, Residential, Conservation, Recreation, Operations, and Workplace Experience functions to support strategic planning and forecasting.
• Collaborate with service partners and contractors, acting as a key point of contact for project delivery, contractual discussions, and technical queries.
• Support Business Sponsors in developing project scopes, evaluating options, obtaining quotations, and identifying the most cost-effective delivery solutions.
• Manage contractor engagement and instruction, ensuring clear project requirements, CDM compliance, and effective performance monitoring throughout delivery.
• Represent the business at site meetings across Yorkshire, driving stakeholder engagement, monitoring project progress, and undertaking health and safety audits to ensure safe and compliant delivery.
• Lead stakeholder management activities, developing communication and engagement plans that build confidence, align expectations, and support successful project outcomes.
• Act as the primary liaison for stakeholders during site works, ensuring Health & Safety standards are upheld and projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What skills & qualifications you will need

• A Project Management qualification (or equivalent experience).
• CDM and/or site management qualifications.
• Experience managing construction-related projects from start to finish.
• Confident working across a variety of site environments and engaging with contractors and stakeholders.
• Strong financial management and reporting skills, including experience with SAP, PMS, or similar systems.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and project governance.
• Proven ability to deliver projects against challenging budgets and timescales.
• Strong risk assessment, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing project scopes and managing quotations and suppliers cost-effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hold a Full UK driving licence.
• The flexibility to travel and work across multiple sites throughout Yorkshire.

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, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

No agencies please.