Capital Delivery Programme Manager

Capital Delivery Programme Manager

Location: Leeds, hybrid working (2+ days a week in the office and on sites).

Work type: 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. 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. 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 lead a team to 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.
• Demonstrate a can‑do attitude with a passion for excellence.
• Be a focused and driven individual who thrives in a challenging environment.
• Have experience leading complex construction projects in a live operational environment.
• Demonstrate 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 stakeholder, driving performance and results.
• Proven budget management and financial performance skills.
• Strong commercial understanding, particularly of NEC contracts.
• Experience in risk management, governance, and assurance policies.
• Knowledge of construction processes, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical/Electrical disciplines.
• A commitment to Yorkshire Water’s values and behaviours, with relentless drive, energy, and determination to deliver.

• Detailed knowledge of Programme and Project Life cycles with ability to coach members of the wider Programme Delivery team in best practice.
• Proven ability to engage with customers internally and externally, developing and maintaining strong positive business relationships in order to understand their needs and recognise opportunities.
• Proven track record of leading a team, providing direction, development and influence for the…