Project Manager in Bradford

Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

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 (£38,788 - £49,734)
• 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 Regulatory Project Manager progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus 2 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: This role will initially be based in Bradford but we are moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working (1-2 days in the office a week Bradford/Leeds).

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Regulatory Project Manager to join the Finance directorate 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 Finance function is a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

We’re growing our team; if you’re passionate about delivering impactful projects, driving change and shaping the future of our organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Where you fit in: As our Regulatory Project Manager, you will:

• Create and execute project work plans, revising as necessary to meet changing requirements.
• Prepare high-level business cases, recognising costs and benefits to support project sponsors.
• Manage resources in collaboration with functional managers, sponsors, and sub-contractors.
• Lead, scope, and manage projects to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Produce high-quality reports on ROI, risk, business case, and implementation plans.
• Promote new ideas and drive project opportunities through collaboration with partners, contractors, and suppliers.
• Manage stakeholders and ensure effective communication plans are in place.
• Represent the organisation with regulators, coordinate regulatory submissions, and provide regulatory analysis and support.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Experience managing projects across the full lifecycle, from planning through to delivery.
• A recognised project management qualification, such as PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and driving high performance.
• Experience in business planning, resource management, and budget control.
• The ability to think strategically and deliver plans that achieve business objectives.
• Experience leading change, influencing stakeholders, and embedding positive behaviours.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret, communicate, and present information effectively at all levels.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to influence and collaborate across the organisation.

You will also benefit from having:

• Knowledge of the Regulatory framework and legislation relevant to the Water Industry.
• Previous experience gained within the water or wastewater sectors or within the broader utilities, process or manufacturing industry sectors.
• Experience in a commercially orientated environment, in strategic leadership and/or an operational role.
• Experience of enabling and embedding change, able to influence and drive the right culture and behaviours.

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!

If you’ve got experience in full lifecycle projects 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.

The closing date for this advert will be the 14th July 2026.

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

No agencies please.