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 value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.
We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.
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
* 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 and chartered status, support to become a Chartered (CEng) or Incorporated (IEng) engineer, 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
Part of our team provides proactive support to Operations as Area Deployed Engineers.
You will work as an Area Deployed Engineer as part of a multi-disciplinary team and will respond to events and incidents at sites predominantly in the Cumbria region, providing prompt support to Field Service Engineers, Process Controllers, Scientists and Technical Officers.
Working closely and maintaining strong relationships with other engineering disciplines, you will provide mechanical engineering support including mechanical design and technical advice. You will identify mitigations and help to define long term solutions to maintain wastewater quality and treatment compliance.
You will be responsible for the delivery of a range of investigations and projects, including data gathering and analysis, notional and outline solution design, preparation and/or review of documents, drawings and specifications, review of proposals by others and providing advice and responses to other team members and/or UU partner organisations.
You will be embedded in our Operational business area and therefore will be required to work from site. It is envisaged that you will be working at UU wastewater locations in the North of the region for at least 4 days per week.
United Utilities offers dynamic and long-lasting opportunities that will help you grow professionally and personally. 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 for the North West of England and want to join us on our journey of transformation, we would love to hear from you and welcome you to apply!
Key accountabilities
* Providing support to Field Service Engineers, Process Controllers, Scientists and Technical Officers and maintaining strong relationships across engineering, the wider UU business, and external partners.
* Converting operational and strategic requirements into deliverable engineering solutions.
* Producing and reviewing appropriate design requirements documents to meet United Utilities' objectives.
* Ensuring that all activities undertaken and engineering outputs provided are in accordance with legislation, accepted best practice, and relevant technical standards and complying with health and safety requirements throughout the whole asset/project lifecycle.
* Maintaining and developing discipline engineering expertise, acting as Subject Matter Expert within areas of competence and ownership of standards relating to mechanical assets.
Skills & experience
* Achieved or working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration and full member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers or equivalent experience
* Strong technical competence and experience in delivering projects and providing operational support in the water industry or other sectors for optimum TOTEX
* Excellent understanding of UK and International technical legislation, standards, best practice, health & safety requirements etc.
* Familiarity with assets associated with wastewater treatment. Bioresource, sludge or gas experience would be advantageous, but is not essential.
* Full UK driving licence
About the team
* Join an inclusive and supportive team of engineers from different backgrounds and with varying areas of expertise
* An opportunity to work collaboratively with engineers from multiple disciplines, looking for innovative solutions to deliver our key objectives
* The team has anaccredited IMechE MPDS scheme which provides support to those working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and gives opportunities for those that have already achieved CEng status to provide mentorship to other developing engineers
* There will be opportunities for you to progress to Senior Mechanical Engineer within the mechanical engineering team and take on leadership and line management responsibilities should you wish to do so
* A chance to become part of the wider engineering team with whom we have a joint purpose to provide great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West
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