About us

United Utilities’ (UU) mission is to deliver high-quality water for a more prosperous, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We are proud to be ranked #4 in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List. We promote a workplace culture where our people can grow, excel, and truly be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values, and business model to fulfil our mission. By setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable, long-term value for our colleagues, customers, and communities. Whether you collaborate with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution. These include:

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service, in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• A 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme

Please note : We are excited to offer you a flexible and hybrid working model that lets you balance your work and life. You will be based at Lingley Mere, Warrington but may need to travel to other locations subject to business requirements.

The Role

Are you a Project Engineer with a passion for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver efficient and effective projects that meet agreed requirements? If so, you could be the perfect fit for our Asset Protection & Diversions Programme (APDP) team at United Utilities (UU). Our team is seeking a dynamic Project Engineer who can provide robust project management for complex schemes in a fast-paced environment to meet the needs of both internal and external Clients.

As a Project Engineer, you will play a crucial role in identifying engineering solutions and leading a variety of projects within the Asset Protection & Diversions Portfolio. You will work closely with delivery teams and Project Managers across the programme, gaining valuable insights into our organisation, major contracts, key industry partners, and the operating environments of our external Clients. By leveraging your expertise, you will address engineering and commercial challenges unique to our programme and external Clients' needs, collaborating with other experts. You will influence key aspects of how proposals and solutions are delivered to meet both internal and external requirements.

United Utilities offers dynamic and long-lasting opportunities that will help you to grow professionally and personally and you will have the chance to enhance your skills, knowledge and experience in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about making a positive difference to the North West of England we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the UU family!

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in the UK.

Key accountabilities

• Responsible for delivering the project(s) through the asset lifecycle in accordance with required processes and systems
• Developing the project management plan and associated documentation from Client brief (requirements statement) through to handover & closeout
• Responsible for producing contract documentation (e.g. NEC3/4’s "Employers Works Information") or other technical documents and acting as the key point of contact for technical expertise throughout the lifecycle
• Managing the production of estimates and Business Cases to secure internal Governance approval for external Clients projects along with recovering income in accordance with applicable legislation i.e. Water Industry Act, New Roads and Street Works Act etc.
• Carrying out project reviews, recommending / taking action as appropriate and reporting progress internally and externally as required
• Risk management to drive the delivery of opportunities or threat reduction, including adequate escalation of issues outside of your control
• People management and securing resources in a multi-disciplinary functional & matrix project organisation.
• Acting as Designer (and where appropriate Principal Designer) under CDM regulations

Skills & experience

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Relevant engineering qualification (e.g. HNC or higher) or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
• Member of an appropriate professional body e.g. Association for Project Management (APM), Institute of Civil Engineers etc.
• Proven experience leading & delivering complex Engineering & infrastructure construction projects
• Proven experience of developing, managing and controlling project schedule, budgets, change & risk
• Demonstrable commercial & contract management experience
• Hold a current UK/EU driving licence with the ability to travel to sites or Client premises

It would also be great if you can demonstrate any of the following? desirable? criteria:

• Exceptional communication skills and an ability to engage with stakeholders, external Clients’ and colleagues to develop solutions to complex and often changing challenges
• Proven resilience, negotiation and conflict management capability
• Experience working in a Regulated Utility environment with framework delivery Partners