Project Manager

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, 4b, £45,205 - £56,506, depending on experience
• A company car benefit
• 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 Project Manager progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus two 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: Buttershaw, Bradford, hybrid working – minimally 2 days in total in the office / on-site per week, pending office move to Leeds Valley Park (LS10) from September 2026.

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join the Asset 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.

The Asset Delivery team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

Do you want to work for a Yorkshire Based company that is creating a thriving Yorkshire for both its customers and the Environment? Our teams within Asset Delivery work on Projects that not only improve water and waste services for our customers but create a sustainable environment for all. You will join a team of friendly and driven people from diverse backgrounds with varying experience.

You will have a flexible working contract that puts focus on work life balance as your personal wellbeing is important to us. This is not just a job it’s a career and as part of your role you will have the opportunity to work through a personal career progression plan which allows you to focus on developing your potential as a Project Manager and this will be supported by both internal and external training opportunities.

Yorkshire Water has a focus on High Performing Teams whereby its people are at the heart of everything we do and are given autonomy, trust and choice to contribute to sustainable solutions in a collaborative and supportive culture.

Where you fit in:

As our Project Manager you will:

• Join our Asset Delivery Team, managing and successfully delivering capital projects to time, cost & quality working
• Lead collaborative project teams consisting of YW & Partner colleagues, plus other stakeholders, to efficiently deliver your programme of work
• Manage a programme budget on multiple projects of varying values at any one time and over multiple financial years
• Draft and manage project contracts with our Partners, assisted by project sponsors and specialist contract & commercial colleagues
• Keep a spotlight on Health & Safety, Carbon net zero targets, and Environmental sustainability, ensuring they remain a high priority in your project delivery. Site visits will be required to undertake Health and Safety, attend meetings and carrying out assurance activities
• Work with key stakeholders and customers, both internal & external, maintaining effective communication, positive relationships, and managed expectations
• Obtain project funding approvals, and maintain good financial governance throughout the life of your projects
• Ensure accurate project data is maintained in various systems, including monthly forecasting of expenditure and key milestone dates.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Site experience in construction
• Experience working in a project team or similar environment
• Manage budgets and interpret financial data
• Build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
• Personable nature and collaborative approach
• Strong communicator both written and verbally
• Confident to challenge and question to ensure project success
• Problem solving to resolve and mediate project issues
• Comfortable working independently and taking the initiative
• A full UK driving licence

You will also benefit from having:

• 2 Years minimum previous experience working as a Project Manager in the Water Industry or broader Construction / Civils Industry
• NEC4 experience
• APMQ (or similar)
• Working knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations

We embrace a flexible working model, where our hybrid setup typically requires a minimum of 2 days in the office / on site per week. This could be slightly more when collaborative efforts, training or meeting deadlines demand it. For those who prefer to work on-site, our office is open Monday-Friday during working hours.

Do we sound like your cup of tea?  

If you’ve got experience as a Project Manager 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.

Accessibility

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.

Just a heads-up! We might start interviewing and close the position earlier based on the response. To make sure you’re considered, please send in your application as soon as you can.

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.

No agencies please.