Land and Property Project Manager - Secondment

Position: Land and Property Project Manager - 12 Month Secondment
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 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 were moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so youll 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 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.

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, its so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires 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 regions 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…