Programme Manager

Are you passionate about making a difference in the water and environmental sector? Do you thrive in a delivery-focused environment where you can lead people, manage complex programmes, and drive real change?

If you have a background in engineering and construction project management, and you're ready to take ownership of a £100m portfolio of schemes, this could be the opportunity for you.

What you'll do

You will:

• lead the delivery of a major programme of works across sewer networks, including storm overflow improvements, clean water supply mains, and sewer flooding mitigation
• manage stakeholder relationships at a programme level – including landowners, councils, contractors, and consultancies
• oversee programme-level finance and risk management, ensuring regulatory targets and outputs are met
• line manage a growing team (starting with 3 direct reports), fostering a strong delivery culture and supporting professional development
• coordinate the full lifecycle of capital schemes – from design and construction through to commissioning
• collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure successful delivery across multiple disciplines.

What you'll need

You will have:

• proven experience in project management within engineering and construction, especially in civils, sewer networks, and below-ground assets
• an understanding of CDM regulations and NEC4 contracts (in particular options A and C)
• technical qualifications (preferably within civil engineering, and NEBOSH)
• excellent people management skills with the ability to coach, develop and influence at senior levels
• experience in design and construction delivery, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and facilitation
• the ability to work collaboratively with third parties and internal teams in a regulatory-driven environment
• proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and programme-level reporting.

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.
• A car allowance.
• Performance-related bonus.
• 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 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 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.