Performance and Improvement Manager - Warrington / ManchesterCostain have a new opportunity for a dynamic Performance and Improvement Manager to lead continuous improvement, process evaluation and optimisation to enable high performance on this key water framework.

United Utilities have awarded Costain a Managed Service Provider (MSP) Framework contract. Under the contract Costain provide the overall management and delivery of United Utilities' larger-scale water and wastewater asset maintenance activities across the entirety of its network, including 96 water treatment and 575 wastewater treatment sites, which serves over six million people in the Northwest of England. This long-term contract currently runs to May 2026 with a provision to extend to 2029

The day-to-day location of the role can be flexible to meet the needs of the team and client, but with an expectation that there will be presence in the Manchester or UU Warrington office 2-3 days per week to ensure connection and engagement with the MSP team and UU client stakeholders which is key in a fast paced, customer centric, service environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a career enhancing project where you will be a welcomed member of the wider team. Costain are looking for skilled people who'll help us shape, create and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the infrastructure ecosystem across the UK. Together we are creating connected sustainable infrastructure to help people and the planet thrive.

This position has a competitive salary dependent on skills and experience, in addition to a fantastic benefits package including pension contribution matched up to 10%.

We have a vibrant, challenging and growing business, with project environments that provide tremendous opportunities for everybody. We know that by being a more diverse company we will be more innovative, have a greater understanding of our clients' needs and will deliver smarter, more inclusive solutions for them. Our goal is to have a workforce that is representative of society and the communities in which we work. As an inclusive, family friendly employer we believe that everyone matters, and we are committed to ensuring that everyone has the same opportunities to be able to reach their full potential.

Role Requirements

Strong team leadership & line management experience
Strategic thinking and continuous improvement mindset
Digital mindset and experience of integrating digital solutions
Self-driven activity setting and proactive oversight and problem solving
Experience in lean/six sigma, process review & efficiencies (desirable)
Construction/Project Management operational background or understanding/experience
Good understanding of quality management systems and audit requirements
Degree level qualified or equivalent in a construction/project management related discipline

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About Costain

At Costain, we help to improve people's lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure that enables people and the planet to thrive.

We work together to shape, create, and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the UK's infrastructure ecosystem across energy, water, transportation and defence markets. Through our collaboration with customers, partners, communities, and wider industry we will deliver an infrastructure fit for a better future.

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We welcome all applicants regardless of age, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, socioeconomic background and physical or neurological disabilities.

We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need for dynamic working. Such as, working part-time, remote working, or compressed hours. In return, we will explore what is possible.