Project Manager

We are looking for a natural leader with experience in delivering a portfolio of infrastructure projects either in the UK water sector or an equivalent industry. 

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Project Manager with YTL Construction and deliver a project that will include major upgrades to Poole Water Recycling Centre.   

What you'll do 

As a Project Manager within YTL Construction, your role will involve: 

• working closely with the Programme Manager to deliver the programme portfolio through the management of customers, suppliers and resources
• liaising with business sponsors to develop the product roadmaps to address business aspirations
• ensuring the delivery of multiple projects to the agreed scope, quality, schedule and budget while adhering to all internal processes
• leading and supporting the project through the full project cycle from Gate 1 to completion and handover.

You will work closely, through optioneering, design, construction, and commissioning, in full compliance with all appropriate legislation to meet the objectives of the business within the agreed target dates and authorised costs.   

You will have complete ownership of the projects that you are responsible for and will have the full support and guidance of the business. 

What you'll need 

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

You will also have: 

• a technical discipline in an engineering field, preferably degree-qualified, or relevant time/quality experience
• project management experience, including CDM
• problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly evolving targets
• strong people management skills
• good experience using standard Microsoft Office products. 

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 sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by 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 450-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 Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 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.