Capital Delivery Programme Manager in Leeds

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, £70-£90,000.
• A company car benefit (£7,200 allowance).
• Annual incentive related bonus (up to 20% of annual salary for tax year April 2026/27).
• Private health care (and partner if applicable).
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus two extra wellness days!
• 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: Leeds, hybrid working (2+ days a week in the office and on sites).

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

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

The Capital Delivery Programme Manager role is pivotal in driving the delivery of a £3 billion investment programme over the next five years, covering a range of wastewater assets. You will lead a team to 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.

Where you fit in: As our Capital Delivery Programme Manager, you will:

• Lead a programme of work and be a visible leader as part of the Programme Delivery 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.
• Understand the AMP8 delivery requirements of the programme including Performance Commitments (PC's), Price Control Deliverables (PCD's) and business plan targets.
• Communicate effectively with senior leaders and the Board, including writing papers and presenting information eloquently.
• Drive improvements by looking for and sharing industry best practices.
• Drive a team culture of collaboration and continuous improvement to drive performance improvements and industry leading delivery.
• Demonstrate a can-do attitude with a passion for excellence.
• Be a focused and driven individual who thrives in a challenging environment.
• Have experience leading complex construction projects in a live operational environment.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of driving sustainable performance against challenging business targets.
• Excellent people skills, with experience in coaching and mentoring high-performing teams.

The interpersonal skills required for the role include:

• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to foster a collaborative working environment with both internal and external stakeholders, 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 Water's values and behaviours, with relentless drive, energy, and determination to deliver.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Detailed knowledge of Programme and Project Lifecycles with ability to coach members of the wider Programme Delivery team in best practice.
• Proven ability to engage with customers internally and externally, developing and maintaining strong positive business relationships in order to understand their needs and recognise opportunities.
• Proven track record of leading a team, providing direction, development and influence for the delivery of high-quality outputs.
• In-depth understanding of capital regulations and financial processes associated with Programme and Project Management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; including the ability to present and communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences.
• Highly motivated and self-reliant with a drive for continuous development and commitment to customer service ethos.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities and the ability to influence at all levels.
• High standards of integrity & ethics.

You will also benefit from having:

• Knowledge and experience of wastewater treatment.
• 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.

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 Capital Delivery Programme Management 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.

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.

Just a heads-up! We may interview and so close the role as soon as a suitable candidate is found. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

No agencies please.