Overview:
Lead the delivery and commercial performance of a multi-package water infrastructure framework (Yorkshire Water-focused). You’ll be the senior point of contact for the client and internal teams, responsible for delivering civils, network and treatment-asset works to programme, budget and the framework KPIs while driving innovation, compliance and a “zero-harm” safety culture. The role is heavily civils- and utilities-focused — covering work such as pipeline and network renewals, pumping stations, tanks/reservoirs, treatment-asset refurbishment and storm overflow reduction schemes aligned to Yorkshire Water AMP frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
Own day-to-day delivery and performance of the framework: ensure schemes are delivered on time, to budget and to client KPI standards.
Act as primary client interface: build and maintain collaborative relationships with Yorkshire Water stakeholders, attend Portfolio Boards, Framework Steering Group and Framework Management Team meetings.
Lead multiple project teams (design, construction, commercial, HSEQ) and ensure clear roles, accountability and consistent reporting to senior directors.
Drive HSEQ excellence: embed company and client SH&E/Q requirements, target zero incidents and defect-free handovers.
Manage commercial performance: own forecasting, CVR interrogation, cost control, bid submissions and commercial reporting into the board.
Improve delivery: identify and implement operational/process improvements, value engineering and appropriate technology (e.g., digital site workflows, innovative construction solutions, low-carbon options).
Resource planning: ensure sufficient in-house and supply chain capability (design resources, plant, operatives) to meet framework demand.
Monthly performance reporting to senior leadership and support board-level decisions on framework strategy.
Qualifications & Experience
Proven track record managing water-sector frameworks or similar multi-package frameworks (preferable experience on Yorkshire Water AMP frameworks or equivalent water-company frameworks).
Strong civils/utilities delivery background — pipeline renewals, pumping stations, tanks/reservoirs, treatment-asset works or sewer rehabilitation.
Experience with NEC (or equivalent) forms of contract and client-led KPI regimes.
Degree or equivalent technical qualification; membership/qualification such as APM, MCIOB, CEng or similar is advantageous.
Commercially astute with demonstrable experience of budget control, CVR review and bid preparation.
Excellent leadership and stakeholder-management skills — able to present at director/board level and influence client decisions.
IT literate (MS Office suite and project reporting systems) and comfortable with digital reporting tools.
Strong commitment to HSEQ and continuous improvement.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and bonus opportunity (negotiable based on experience)
Company pension and standard employee benefits package
Professional development and chartership support
Ongoing training (HSEQ, leadership, technical) and career progression within large framework delivery teams
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Meaningful exposure to complex civils projects on a major water-company framework
If you’re ready to take ownership of large-scale Yorkshire Water framework delivery - we want to hear from you