Land and Property Project Manager - 12 Month Secondment in Bradford, Devon

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

Job description: Project Manager 12 Month Secondment

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 (£48,030 - £56,506)
• This role has been classified as a Business Needs Users (BNU) and is eligible for a Company Car or Cash Allowance (£3000 per annum) subject to company criteria
• 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 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 (Two office days a week Bradford / Leeds and willingness to travel to Yorkshire Water sites).

Work type: 12 Month Secondment. 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

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

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

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering a diverse portfolio of Land & Property projects. You'll work with a wide range of stakeholders, influence strategic decisions, drive innovation, and see the tangible impact of your work across multiple environments and communities. Every project brings new challenges, collaboration opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting difference.

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

• Lead and manage multiple Land & Property projects, driving successful delivery from concept through to completion.
• Take ownership of project forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting, ensuring stakeholders have clear visibility of expenditure, timelines, and progress.
• Deliver accurate and insightful project updates, securing proactive approvals and ensuring full compliance with Corporate Governance requirements.
• Develop and execute robust project plans, producing high-quality business cases, implementation strategies, risk assessments, and project reports.
• Identify and champion new opportunities for improvement and innovation through collaboration with partners, contractors, suppliers, and industry networks.
• Apply best-practice project management methodologies to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Maintain effective project governance by ensuring all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and appropriately managed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee project financials, validating and authorising payments and expenditure while working closely with Project Coordinators to ensure effective cost control.
• Build strong relationships with Land & Property Technical Leads and Sponsors across Rural, Residential, Conservation, Recreation, Operations, and Workplace Experience functions to support strategic planning and forecasting.
• Collaborate with service partners and contractors, acting as a key point of contact for project delivery, contractual discussions, and technical queries.
• Support Business Sponsors in developing project scopes, evaluating options, obtaining quotations, and identifying the most cost-effective delivery solutions.
• Manage contractor engagement and instruction, ensuring clear project requirements, CDM compliance, and effective performance monitoring throughout delivery.
• Represent the business at site meetings, driving stakeholder engagement, monitoring project progress, and undertaking health and safety audits to ensure safe and compliant delivery.
• Lead stakeholder management activities, developing communication and engagement plans that build confidence, align expectations, and support successful project outcomes.
• Act as the primary liaison for stakeholders during site works, ensuring Health & Safety standards are upheld and projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• A Project Management qualification (or equivalent experience).
• CDM and/or site management qualifications.
• Experience managing construction-related projects from start to finish.
• Confident working across a variety of site environments and engaging with contractors and stakeholders.
• Strong financial management and reporting skills, including experience with SAP, PMS, or similar systems.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and project governance.
• Proven ability to deliver projects against challenging budgets and timescales.
• Strong risk assessment, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing project scopes and managing quotations and suppliers cost-effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hold a Full UK driving licence.
• The flexibility to travel and work across multiple sites throughout Yorkshire.

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 Project 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.

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.