Capital Delivery Programme Manager

Company description:

Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Job description:

Capital Delivery Programme Manager

Salary & Benefits(3a): £70-90,000 dependent on experience + company car scheme or allowance + private healthcare + up to 12% pension contribution (from April 2025) + annual bonus + retail savings schemes + online GP access + life assurance cover + free on-site parking + 25 days holiday + 1 wellbeing day + bank holidays

Location: Buttershaw, Bradford. Hybrid working 2+ days a week in the office and on sites.

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Capital Delivery Programme Manager to join the Asset Delivery Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of improving the environment in Yorkshire. Could this be you?

About Us: At Yorkshire Water, we ensure that over 5.4 million people in the region and millions of visitors have access to clean and safe drinking water and reliable wastewater services. But our mission goes beyond that. We are dedicated to protecting the environment, supporting communities, and planning for the future. We provide essential services 24/7, 365 days a year, playing a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity.

The Opportunity: We have an exciting opportunity for a Capital Delivery Programme Manager to join our Asset Delivery Team. This role is pivotal in driving the delivery of a £3 billion investment programme over the next five years, covering a wide range of water and wastewater assets. You will manage a programme delivering over £300m per year in capital investment, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Your Role: As our Capital Delivery Programme Manager, you will:

• Lead a programme of work and be a visible leader as part of a programme leadership Team.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders within Yorkshire Water to ensure the successful delivery of the programme.
• Engage proactively with operations teams to drive programme visibility and support.
• Handle project escalations and provide innovative solutions.
• Lead and inspire a team of Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Project Coordinators.
• Support the development of AMP8 (2025 2030) strategy and workstreams.
• Communicate effectively with Senior Leaders and the Board, including writing papers and presenting information eloquently.
• Drive improvements by looking for industry best practices.

What Were Looking For:

• A focused and driven individual who thrives in a challenging environment.
• Experience leading complex construction projects in a live operational environment.
• A proven track record of driving sustainable performance against challenging business targets.
• Excellent people skills, with experience in coaching and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work within a partnering/Alliancing environment, driving performance and results.
• Proven budget management and financial performance skills.
• Strong commercial understanding, particularly of NEC contracts.
• Experience in risk management, governance, and assurance policies.
• Knowledge of construction processes, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical/Electrical disciplines.
• A commitment to Yorkshire Waters values and behaviours, with relentless drive, energy, and determination to deliver.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge and experience working within Project 13 or Alliancing environments.
• A can-do attitude with a passion for excellence.
• Leadership experience in a commercially oriented or regulated environment.
• A commitment to an inclusive environment valuing diversity.
• A recognised qualification in project/programme management.
• Experience driving innovation to deliver project efficiencies and cost savings.

Why Join Us: We embrace a flexible working model, typically requiring an average of 2 days in the office per week. For those who prefer to work on-site, our office is open Monday-Friday during working hours. If youre an experienced Capital Delivery Programme professional and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers while protecting the environment, 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 proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date (October 31st), should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

No agencies please

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