Major Water Projects Environmental Lead

Take a pivotal leadership role in driving the Major Projects programme forward. You will lead the environmental strategy and delivery plan for a £2.5Bn programme of complex, high-impact infrastructure projects that will transform water resources across Yorkshire. This role is about more than technical excellence—it’s about uniting Yorkshire Water’s business needs with the strategic priorities of regulators to deliver successful, sustainable outcomes.

• Work in a multi-disciplinary team to scope, commission, and deliver environmental workstreams supporting the SRO programme.
• Represent Yorkshire Water in joint SRO projects with partner companies, acting as the environmental voice at the table.
• Be a key member of the DPC Leadership Team, facilitating programme meetings and driving decisions on environmental matters.
• Shape governance, risk, and assurance frameworks for environmental activities, aligning with Yorkshire Water's processes.
• Influencing national environmental policy relating to major water projects through representation at sector wide groups.
• Identify and coordinate key environmental dependencies across the major projects programme , ensuring opportunities for enhancement through design, mitigation, and innovation.
• Provide strong technical leadership while understanding and balancing the strategic needs of both regulators and the business.
• Manage risks, issues, and opportunities across the environmental workstream, escalating key risks and driving solutions.
• Engage with EA, DWI, Ofwat, and RAPID on key submissions (and ensuring alignment with Price Reviews, Water Resources Plans and WINEP programmes), ensuring environmental excellence is at the core of every project.
• Own and drive the environmental strategy and delivery plan for all major project schemes (having a total c£100m development budget including environmental over AMP8), ensuring compliance and championing innovation. The major project portfolio includes three Strategic Resource Options (SROs) and one resilience scheme.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will 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.

If you've got experience in environmental strategy 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.

If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for environmental strategy and sustainability, and you thrive on technical leadership and strategic influence, this is your chance to lead one of the UK's most exciting water programmes. Apply now and help shape Yorkshire's future.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with a track record in major capital programmes across the asset lifecycle.
• Proven leadership in UK water-sector programmes with regulatory complexity, especially in environmental strategy.
• Detailed understanding of UK water policy, environmental legislation, and the SRO process (including RAPID Gated requirements).
• Professional certifications and a degree in a relevant discipline (postgraduate degree and professional body membership are a plus).
• Strong technical capability, with the ability to translate complex technical requirements into strategic outcomes for both regulators and the business.
• A positive, problem-solving attitude and the ability to work across teams and business units.
• Experience of delivering successful outcomes with EA, Ofwat, and DWI.

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.

We support flexible working and job share options. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, we're here to help-just let us know.

Location: Bradford, hybrid working (1-2 office days / week)

We’re Flexible & Inclusive

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

• Annual incentive related bonus (up to 10% of annual salary)
• A company car lease scheme (£3,720 cash allowance)
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.
• Private health care
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, 3b, circa £60,000 - £70,000