Capital Delivery Programme Manager

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, 3a, £70-90,000, dependent on experience.
• A company car benefit (£7,200 cash allowance)
• Annual incentive related bonus (up to 20% of annual salary)
• 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 an extra wellness day!
• 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!

Bradford, hybrid working (2+ days a week in the office and on sites), office move to Leeds (LS10) from Summer 2026.

Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – 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?

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. For us it is so much more.

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 manage a programme delivering over £300 m per year in capital investment, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

• 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.
• Have a can‑do attitude with a passion for excellence.
• Be a focused and driven individual who thrives in a challenging environment.
• Experience leading complex construction projects in a live operational environment.
• Have a proven track record of driving sustainable performance against challenging business targets.
• Excellent people skills, with experience in coaching and mentoring high‑performing teams.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to foster a collaborative working environment with both internal and external stakeholders, driving…