Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

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

Job description:

Regulatory Project Manager 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 (£38,788 - £49,734) 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 Regulatory 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 ( 1-2 days in the office a week Bradford/Leeds) Work type:
Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday Friday. We have an exciting opportunity for a Regulatory Project Manager to join the Finance directorate 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 Finance function areis a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. Were growing our team, if youre passionate about delivering impactful projects, driving change and shaping the future of our organisation, wed love to hear from you. Where you fit in:
As our Regulatory Project Manager, you will:
Create and execute project work plans, revising as necessary to meet changing requirements. Prepares high-level business cases, recognising costs and benefits to support project sponsors. Manages resources in collaboration with functional managers, sponsors, and sub-contractors. Leads, scopes, and manages projects to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Produces high-quality reports on ROI, risk, business case, and implementation plans.

Promotes new ideas and drives project opportunities through collaboration with partners, contractors, and suppliers. Manages stakeholders and ensures effective communication plans are in place. Represents the organisation with regulators, coordinates regulatory submissions, and provides regulatory analysis and support. What skills & qualifications you will need:
Experience managing projects across the full lifecycle, from planning through to delivery. A recognised project management qualification, such as PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent. Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and driving high performance. Experience in business planning, resource management, and budget control. The ability to think strategically and deliver plans that achieve business objectives. Experience leading change, influencing stakeholders, and embedding positive behaviours.

Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret, communicate, and present information effectively at all levels. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to…