Yorkshire Water
Project Manager
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Project Manager
At Yorkshire Water, we’re shaping a sustainable future for Yorkshire—delivering clean water, protecting our environment, and caring for our communities. We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our Asset Delivery Team, helping us shape Yorkshire’s water infrastructure and meet the growing challenges of the water sector.
About Yorkshire Water
Yorkshire Water serves 5.4 million people across the region, ensuring:
- Clean and safe drinking water 24/7, every day
- Reliable wastewater collection and treatment
- Protection of the environment -Support for local communities and economic prosperity
We’re at a pivotal moment in the water industry, with new legislation, significant investment, and evolving customer expectations driving us forward.
The Role
What You’ll Do
As Project Manager in the Asset Delivery Team, you will:
- Lead the delivery of capital projects—ensuring they meet time, budget, and quality targets
- Manage collaborative project teams, combining internal Yorkshire Water colleagues and external partners to deliver multi-project portfolios
- Handle financial governance, budget management, and approval processes across projects of varying value and scope
- Work closely with contracts, commercial, and estates teams to draft and manage project agreements
- Prioritise health & safety, carbon net-zero targets, and environmental sustainability, embedding these into project delivery
- Conduct site visits for health & safety checks, meetings, assurance, and progress monitoring
- Build strong stakeholder relationships—both internal (e.g., senior leadership, technical teams) and external (e.g., regulators, customers, contractors)
- Maintain transparent financial controls, including monthly forecasting and expenditure tracking
- Ensure accurate data is captured in project management and financial systems
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What We Offer
We provide a competitive benefits package to support your career and wellbeing:
- £45,205 – £56,506 per annum (dependent on experience)
- 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, plus two extra wellness days
- Company car benefit
- Annual bonus (up to £1,000 based on performance)
- Competitive pension scheme (up to 12% employer contribution)
- Flexible and hybrid working (min. 2 office days/week, scaling to more as required)
- Development opportunities—career progression plans, internal/external training, and NEC4 and APMQされた知識が有利となる
- Wellbeing support:
- Life assurance cover (4x pensionable salary)
- Health cash plan / critical illness insurance / dental insurance
- Online GP access / cycle-to-work scheme / gym discounts
- Retail savings scheme
Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
You’ll need proactive experience in:
- Construction or civils site knowledge (practical hands-on experience welcome)
- Project team leadership—managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder relationships
- Financial oversight—budget management, reporting, and expenditure forecasting
- Strong communication—written, verbal, and ability to build rapport with diverse audiences
- Problem-solving mindset—ability to challenge assumptions, mediate disputes, and drive resolution
- Independence and initiative—comfort managing deadlines without constant guidance
- Full UK driving licence
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Desirable Qualifications & Knowledge
You’ll boost your credibility with:
- 2+ years as a Project Manager in water, construction, or civils industries
- Familiarity with NEC4 contract clauses
- Advanced Project Management Qualifications (e.g., APMQ, MSc)
- Working knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations
Why Join Yorkshire Water?
✅ Shape sustainable projects that boost Yorkshire’s water and waste industries ✅ Work in a collaborative, trusting culture—high-performing teams matter ✅ Flexible working with long-term career progression (12-month review cycle) ✅ Make a real difference behind the scenes for millions who depend on Yorkshire’s water
How to Apply
We’re excited to hear from you! To apply:
- Submit your application with all required details
- Proactively disclose any accessibility needs or conditions—we’ll make reasonable adjustments
Timeline: Applications are reviewed quickly, and interviews may proceed before the closing date.
Pre-employment checks will include:
- Basic DBS Disclosure
- Security vetting where required (Counter Terrorism Security Check levels may apply)
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