Job Description

Are you a Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager looking to propel your career to the next level, where your exceptional knowledge and experience can add real value? If so, we have a great opportunity for you in YTL Construction.



Reporting to the Programme Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of a diverse portfolio of work from our capital maintenance and enhancement investment programmes.



The position will be located in the southern area of Wessex Water's operational region, with a focus on Dorset, and requires flexibility to work in other areas including Somerset, Wiltshire, and Hampshire.

What you'll do

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YTL Construction is responsible for the delivery of an annual programme of water treatment, wastewater and network projects across our region.



With a number of direct reports, your role as the Project Manager will see you inherit the management of a multi-disciplinary project delivery team, including design consultants, internal civils and mechanical and electrical resources, as well as the external supply chain and stakeholders.



You will be managing the delivery of the project to achieve the required outputs for safety, the environment, time, quality and cost. You'll also be doing this while attaining the high standards of work we are renowned for.



You'll be negotiating contracts to deliver the best value across the business to achieve the most cost-effective and sustainable solutions possible while managing and balancing risk throughout.



You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with safety and quality procedures, while also considering legal, contractual and governance obligations and budgetary boundaries.

What you'll need

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To fulfil the role of the Project Manager, you'll need a working knowledge of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Workplace (Health and Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, RIDDOR Regulations 1995, and CDM Regulations 2015.



You will also have the necessary health and safety training, including Safe Systems of Work, bespoke CDM training, CITB 5 Day, and IOSH or NEBOSH.



Complementing your technical skills, your well-honed organisational and decision-making skills will enable you to drive the project forward.



You'll be a positive and effective people manager, who is able to motivate your team to achieve project outcomes.



We have a range of internal and external stakeholders, so we'll expect you to demonstrate well-developed communication and influencing abilities too.

What you'll receive

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Combined pension contributions up to 20%. Career progression and professional development opportunities. 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service. Performance related bonus. The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year. A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs. Life assurance of up to eight times your salary. A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions. Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers. One paid volunteering day each year. Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements. An interactive health and wellbeing platform. Support from mental health first aiders. A 1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

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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 19,000-capacity arena, conferencing, and exhibition space. Plus, several 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.