Job Description

Lead 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, Grade 4a, £52,955 - £67,891
• A company car benefit
• Annual incentive related bonus (£1,000 maximum Bonus Opportunity)
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Lead Project Manager progression plan
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus two extra wellness days
• A great benefits package including health cash plan, 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: Leeds Valley Park (LS10), hybrid working, minimally 2 days in the office/on-site per week, with regular travel to Yorkshire Water sites.

Work type: Permanent, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Project Manager to join the Asset Delivery team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water provide the best service to our customers.

As a Lead Project Manager, you will lead a portfolio of approximately 15 construction and engineering projects worth £40-70 million over the next four years. Working as part of Yorkshire Water's new capital delivery Alliance, you will collaborate with Yorkshire Water colleagues, consultants, contractors and supply-chain partners to deliver projects that improve services for customers whilst protecting the environment.

The opportunity

This is a key role in Yorkshire Water’s new capital delivery Alliance. You will work with Yorkshire Water colleagues, consultants, contractors and supply-chain partners to deliver projects from early development through design, construction, handover and close-out. You will have the opportunity to shape how the Alliance works and help improve services for customers while protecting the environment. Experience in the water industry is helpful but not essential; we also welcome applicants from other complex, regulated or safety-critical sectors.

What you will be accountable for

• Taking overall responsibility for the delivery of a portfolio of significant construction and engineering projects.
• Leading projects from early development through design, construction, handover and close-out, ensuring delivery meets agreed time, cost, quality and business requirements.
• Maintaining effective governance, delivery plans, forecasts and performance reporting, with clear accountability and timely escalation of risks and issues.
• Leading project managers and wider multidisciplinary teams, including consultants, contractors and supply-chain partners.
• Managing commercial, contractual and financial responsibilities, including NEC contract administration, change, risk and opportunity.
• Working with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues, support decisions and achieve the required customer, environmental and regulatory outcomes.
• Ensuring work is planned and delivered safely, while promoting high standards of wellbeing, environmental performance and professional practice.

What you will bring

• Strong experience of leading complex construction, engineering, infrastructure or utility projects through the full project life cycle.
• Experience of managing several projects at the same time, including significant budgets, delivery partners and a wide range of stakeholders.
• Good commercial and contractual knowledge, with practical experience of NEC contracts.
• Experience of health and safety management in a construction environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to build effective relationships, influence decisions and resolve project issues.
• A relevant project management or technical qualification, professional accreditation, or equivalent experience. NEC accreditation and SMSTS would be an advantage.
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel regularly to Yorkshire Water sites.

We embrace a flexible working model, where our hybrid setup typically requires an average of 2 days per week in the office or on site. This could be slightly more when collaborative efforts, training or project deadlines require it.

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you're an experienced Lead Project Manager and want to lead a significant portfolio of capital investment projects whilst helping us deliver exceptional service for our customers and protect the environment, then 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 adjustments to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application and we will discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

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

If successful, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including a Basic Disclosure Check. Depending on the role, additional security vetting may also be required.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

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