Project Manager - Electrical

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Project Manager - Electrical *** 1-year fixed term contract / secondment (maternity cover). After the secondment ends, you will return to your previous role *** Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water: We offer a competitive salary, 4b, £45,205 - £56,506 , depending on experience A company car benefit Annual incentive related bonus - £1000 maximum Bonus Opportunity for the Performance Year Attractive pension scheme ( up to 12% company contribution ) Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus two extra wellness days! A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover Retail savings scheme Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! Location: Hybrid working, work from home with occasional office days (mainly Leeds area LS9 / LS10) and regional site visits. Work type: 1 year fixed term contract / secondment (maternity cover), 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join us in the Electrical Engineering Team and be a part of helping us give the very best service to our customers. Could this be you? What we do: Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. Engineering is a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. The Electrical Engineering Team forms one of the 8 Teams within the Engineering Section under Yorkshire Water’s Asset Delivery Business Unit. There are 10 members to the Electrical Engineering Team which includes Engineers, Technicians, Administrators and, should you be successful, yourself (a Project Manager). The Electrical Engineering Team delivers a myriad of projects and initiatives ranging from the delivery of standards and policy, to renewable energy initiatives, to the delivery of large-scale High Voltage and Low Voltage Inspection Programmes. Should you be successful, as a Project Manager, you will provide the Project Management of the Capital and Revenue High Voltage and Low Voltage Inspection and Testing programmes with the support of the rest of the Electrical Engineering team. Where you fit in: As a Project Manager you will: Manage and successfully deliver capital projects to time, cost and quality working (principally the contracts for Inspection and Testing of Low Voltage and High Voltage Electrical Systems) Lead a collaborative project team consisting of YW & Framework Partner colleagues, plus other stakeholders, to efficiently deliver the programme of work Manage the multiple project budgets of varying values at any one time and over the financial year Keep a spotlight on Health & Safety, risk management and control of work and ensure compliance with the YW Safety Policies Ensure the Duties of the Client as defined in CDM 2015 are fulfilled for the programme of work under your control Obtain project funding approvals, and maintain good financial governance throughout the lifecycle of the projects Ensure accurate project data is maintained in various systems, including monthly forecasting of expenditure and key milestone dates What skills & qualifications you’ll need: Experience working in a project team or similar environment Manage budgets and interpret financial data with a knowledge of SAP financial management A working knowledge and experience of managing contracts up to a value of £10M per annum Build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders Personable nature and collaborative approach Strong communicator both written and verbally Problem solving to resolve and mediate project issues Comfortable working independently and taking initiative A full UK driving licence You will also benefit from having: 2 years minimum experience working as a Project Manager in the Water Industry or broader Electrical / Construction Industry NEC4 experience and / or accreditation AMPQ or similar A working knowledge of CDM 2015 Regulations Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s really important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy! For those who prefer to work on-site, our offices are open Monday – Friday during working hours. Do we sound like your cup of tea? If you’ve got experience as a Project Manager and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. Accessibility We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required. Just a heads-up! We might start interviewing and close the position earlier based on the response. To make sure you’re considered, please send in your application as soon as you can. If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, which include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. No agencies please