Project Manager

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge?  Do you have proven experience as a Project Manager with an engineering degree or similar?

If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join our YTL Construction (Infrastructure) team as a Project Manager, responsible for leading the delivery of sewer networks, storm overflow, sewerage, potable water, design and construction projects. 

We are welcoming applicants who are based across the region, with the ideal candidate being based in either the Taunton, Bournemouth, Poole or Weymouth areas.

What you'll do

You will have a key part to play in our Civils, M&E design and construction functions and be dedicated to leading projects for Wessex Water, making a difference in delivering environmental benefit for all.

The key responsibilities in this position include:

• leading projects to ensure completion within safety, time, quality and cost parameters
• maintaining control of multiple, complex and evolving multi-disciplinary projects at various stages of delivery
• building and maintaining working relationships with commercial partners, customers and third-party organisations throughout the project delivery process, whilst maintaining commercial control
• ensuring effective and efficient resource management
• leading on contract negotiations to deliver best value
• delivering up to £50 million worth of projects over a five-year period
• enabling improved project solutions leading to cost reductions and improved health and safety
• undertaking project reviews and audits to promote ongoing quality and procedural improvements. 

What you'll need

You will be an experienced Project Manager used to managing the delivery of multidisciplinary engineering projects, preferably in the water or utilities industry.

You will have a record of managing the full project life cycle from concept, through to design and construction, to the commissioning of engineering projects.

In addition, you will:

• be educated to degree level in a related discipline or equivalent experience/professionally qualified
• have a working knowledge of health and safety and CDM regulations
• have construction management experience, both office-based and on-site
• 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.
• A car allowance (subject to conditions).
• 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.