We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 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
• Up to 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working

Our projects are designed to be environmentally and socially responsible and will offer you opportunities to learn and grow throughout the project cycle. As part of our team, you will benefit from a range of training and development programs, such as APM Project Management Qualifications (PMQ), CIPS professional membership/chartered status / support to gain CEng/IEng status, leadership coaching, professional accreditation and mentoring. We are here to support you in reaching your full potential and thriving in your career and beyond.

The Role

As Project Manager/Project Engineer in Engineering Innovation you will lead and deliver projects from initial idea to the final adoption, ensuring each project is guided towards realising tangible benefits. You will conceptualise new, collaborative ways of delivering innovation, driving cost and carbon efficiency and turning innovation ideas and objectives into practical, well organised plans, delivering them on time to quality, within budget. You will work with advanced technologies, helping to innovate and develop alternative solutions to these big challenges whilst contributing towards our ambitious plans for a greener North West.

We are excited to offer you a flexible and hybrid working model that lets you balance your work and life and enjoy the benefits of working with us wherever you are. In-person site attendance in Lingley Mere, Warrington is required for a minimum of three days per week to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, alongside some travel to other sites in the North West and flexible hours to support work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.

United Utilities offer dynamic and long-lasting options that will help you grow professionally and personally, and you will have the chance to enhance your skill, knowledge and experience in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about making a positive difference for the North West of England and want to join us on our journey of transformation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the UU family!

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and synchronise a multi-disciplinary team to drive the Engineering Innovation programme, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery of project outcomes
• Develop and maintain robust project management plans, overseeing their execution and adherence to safety and governance standards
• Build strategic relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders, promoting, influencing and advocating for innovative ideas within the business
• Proactively manage risks, changes, and resource allocation to ensure the seamless progression of projects within the programme
• Communicate regularly with all parties involved, providing updates and reports to maintain transparency and alignment with programme objectives

Skills and Experience:

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

• Demonstrable experience managing and delivering projects within a technical/engineering environment
• Qualified, or working towards: APM PMQ or equivalent
• Relevant post-graduate qualification (i.e. MSc in Project Management) or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
• Active PDP and working towards professional membership e.g. ChPP, RPP, CEng, CSCim or RISC
• Hold a current UK/EU driving licence