Programme Manager

Are you passionate about making a difference in the water and environmental sector?

Do you thrive in a delivery-focused environment where you can lead people, manage complex programmes, and drive real change?

If you have a background in engineering and construction project management, and you're ready to take ownership of a £100m portfolio of schemes, this could be the opportunity for you.

You will:

• lead the delivery of a major programme of works across sewer networks, including storm overflow improvements, clean water supply mains, and sewer flooding mitigation
• manage stakeholder relationships at a programme level – including landowners, councils, contractors, and consultancies
• oversee programme-level finance and risk management, ensuring regulatory targets and outputs are met
• line manage a growing team (starting with 3 direct reports), fostering a strong delivery culture and supporting professional development
• coordinate the full lifecycle of capital schemes – from design and construction through to commissioning
• collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure successful delivery across multiple disciplines.

You will have:

• proven experience in project management within engineering and construction, especially in civils, sewer networks, and below-ground assets
• an understanding of CDM regulations and NEC4 contracts (in particular options A and
  
  C)
• technical qualifications (preferably within civil engineering, and NEBOSH)
• excellent people management skills with the ability to coach, develop and influence at senior levels
• experience in design and construction delivery, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and facilitation
• the ability to work collaboratively with third parties and internal teams in a regulatory-driven environment
• proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and programme-level reporting.

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• A car allowance.
• Performance-related bonus.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail,environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.