YTL Construction

Are you a natural leader with experience delivering multiple projects? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join our team as a Programme Manager.

What you'll do

You will be responsible for the strategic planning and delivery of group-wide programmes, as well as defining and maintaining the ‘order book' for projects, ensuring they align with business strategy and development roadmaps. 

The portfolio could include storm overflow improvement projects, supply mains projects and sewerage flooding projects. 

As Programme Manager you will:

• deliver the programme through the management of customers, suppliers and resources
• liaise with business sponsors to develop the product roadmaps to address business aspirations
• ensure the delivery of multiple projects to the agreed scope, quality, schedule and budget while adhering to all internal processes.

What you'll need

You will have extensive experience delivering solutions across various industries, while also planning and leading change management within a structured project management function.

It would be valuable if you have a good understanding of the water industry. 

You will also need:

• technical discipline (preferred)
• strong people management skills 
• the ability to influence senior people and explain complex technical matters in simple and understandable terms
• to be an efficient problem solver and have the capability to work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly evolving targets
• good experience using standard Microsoft Office products.

What you'll receive

• Total pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• Performance related bonus.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

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 19,000-capacity arena, conferencing, and exhibition space.
• Plus, several 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.