Project Development Manager in Humber

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

We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (£50,622 - £63,277), 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 Development Manager progression plan, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus 2 extra wellness days, life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary, and a great benefits package including health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Additional benefits include a 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 (typically 1-2 office days a week plus ad hoc site visits).

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

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

What we do: We ensure that over 5.4 million people living in the region can rely on our services, providing clean and safe drinking water and managing wastewater. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to manage Yorkshire's water sustainably. The Energy Team is crucial in meeting the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

The Energy Projects team is accountable for delivering energy projects to achieve 40% self-generation by 2030 while supporting wider business targets around EV deployment, power resilience, and heat recovery/use.

As our Project Development Manager, you will:

• Identify and champion opportunities within the energy sector that can deliver value for Yorkshire Water and the wider Kelda Group.
• Develop robust business cases supported by market research, technical analysis, and evaluation of emerging technologies and innovative commercial models.
• Act as the primary liaison with the Yorkshire Water Innovation Team, fostering strong collaboration and ensuring alignment between innovation initiatives and business objectives.
• Engage with stakeholders across the organisation to understand operational challenges and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead the development and implementation of a business-wide waste heat strategy.
• Work collaboratively across departments to translate business needs into practical and innovative solutions.
• Build, nurture, and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and market developments.
• Promote a proactive and forward-thinking approach to problem-solving.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Proven experience (3+ years) in renewable energy, heat or related areas, ideally within a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of contracting and project development methodologies.
• Knowledge of electrical and heat infrastructure.
• Financial and commercial model development.
• The ability to translate commercial theory into understandable asset and commercial structures.
• Ideally knowledge of the UK water industry and its regulatory/engineering standards.
• Experience supporting the delivery of energy-related projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Familiarity with relevant health, safety, and environmental standards and regulations.
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office.
• Relevant qualifications in construction management, engineering, or related fields preferred.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we support flexible working patterns and job share options to help you balance work and home life.

If you’ve got experience in Renewable Energy and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today.

Closing date for this role is the 14th of July 2026.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check. 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. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application.

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.