Job number UU02311
Country: United Kingdom
Region: Cheshire West and Chester
Location name: Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Posting End Date: 23/02/2025
Band: 4a
Role Type: Permanent
Work hours: 37 Hours per Week
Salary: Competitive Salary
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.
Office or site attendance is expected a minimum of 3 days per week.
The role
Are you a Project Engineer OR Design Manager with a passion for problem-solving, project delivery and long-lasting and environmentally friendly projects? If so, you could be the perfect fit for our Capital Delivery project teams at United Utilities (UU). We are looking for Project Engineers/Design Managers who can provide engineering input, supporting us to deliver our ambitious plans in North West England, UK.
As a Project Engineer/Design Manager, you will play a vital role in providing engineering solutions and guidance for a range of projects in our Capital Delivery programme. You will collaborate with delivery teams and Project Managers across the project portfolio, gaining insights into the organisation, our major contracts and our biggest industry partners. You will apply your expertise to address engineering challenges unique to our industry and, by working with other experts, you will influence key aspects of our capital programme, making a significant contribution to our success and helping us to achieve our goals.
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
* Foster collaborative relationships with project stakeholders to drive successful engineering outcomes.
* Champion innovative engineering solutions, contributing to project excellence and continuous improvement.
* Leverage expertise to influence project direction and integrate engineering insights into team decisions.
* Proactively manage project risks and performance, ensuring efficient use of resources and budget adherence.
* Articulate and present business cases with confidence, playing a key role in corporate governance processes.
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.
* Experience of providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes.
* Hold a current UK/EU driving licence with the ability to travel to sites or Client premises.
Other
We believe in empowering you to achieve your aspirations and dreams, both in your work and in your life. To help you achieve your goals, we offer a variety of voluntary benefits that you can select according to your needs and preferences.
* Onsite gym and physio lounge with instructor-led gym classes and dedicated physiotherapist, onsite childcare and nursery, free parking and EV charging points, dedicated multi-faith/prayer rooms and free bus service for UU colleagues – Warrington only.
* MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions.
* Best Doctors.
* Salary Finance.
* Wealth at Work courses.
* Deals and discounts.
* EVolve Car Scheme.
* Employee Assistance Plan.
* Mental health first aiders.
* ShareBuy.
* Enhanced parental leave schemes.
* You may be entitled to relocation expenses of up to £8,000 for this position. This will depend on the outcome of an eligibility check.
Selection Process Details
Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:
* Pre-sift - We will check that your CV meets the essential/eligibility criteria listed in the Skills & Experience section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the criteria above.
* Sift - Your CV will be reviewed by UU hiring managers to determine eligibility for interview.
* Interview - If invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the sift categories in the Skills & Experience section of this advert.
* Feedback - Feedback will be provided post-interview. If successful, your application will be considered for offer. Please note feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.
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