Project Manager (Major Infrastructure Delivery)

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you have proven experience as a Project Manager on Major Infrastructure, with an engineering-related Degree? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join our team as a Project Manager, responsible for the delivery of the Mendip Quarries (MQ) Strategic Resource Option (SRO).

You will be working for West Country Water and Environment on behalf of Wessex Water (employer) and South West Water.

The role will be based in Bath with hybrid working arrangements considered for all.

What you'll do

You will be responsible for project managing the delivery of the Mendip Quarries SRO, including planning permission. MQ will be a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP) and will require a Development Consent Order.

As a Project Manager, you will:

• work with Framework Partners already embedded delivering the Gate 3 Solution (RAPID) for the Mendips Quarries SRO
• maintain control of multiple, complex and evolving multi-disciplinary elements within the Mendip Quarries SRO along the various stages of delivery
• build and maintain working relationships with commercial partners, stakeholders and third-party organisations throughout the project delivery process, whilst maintaining commercial control
• ensure effective and efficient resource management
• lead on contract negotiations to deliver best value
• enable improved project solutions leading to cost reductions
• undertake project reviews and audits to promote ongoing quality and procedural improvements.

What you'll need

You will be an experienced Project Manager, with expertise in managing the delivery of multidisciplinary major infrastructure engineering projects, within the water industry.

In addition, you will:

• be educated to a degree level (preferably Chartered) in a related discipline or equivalent experience/professionally qualified
• have a working knowledge of health and safety and CDM regulations
• significant infrastructure project delivery experience is a must – with 5 years of demonstrable experience
• have excellent knowledge of the water industry
• experience of delivering projects via DCO (essential)
• have an understanding of the new procurement process DPC
• have a good understanding of Water Resource Planning within the Water Industry
• have good planning and organisational skills with effective decision-making
• have the ability to present confidently to non-industry people
• have the ability to organise yourself, individuals and teams, motivating all towards achieving the successful completion of projects.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten 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, subject to conditions.
• 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 a number of 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.