Job number UU02112
Country: United Kingdom
Region: Cheshire West and Chester
Location name: Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Posting End Date: 11/03/2025
Band: 4a
Role Type: Permanent
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 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
* 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 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
Are you a water hydraulics specialist seeking a fulfilling career that utilises your expertise and promises personal development, along with the opportunity to work on large-scale and sustainable projects? If so, United Utilities (UU) has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Hydraulic Engineering team in a pivotal role that will help ensure the successful realisation of our strategic goals in the North West of England.
As a Senior Hydraulic Engineer, you will provide multifaceted engineering support, including engineering design and technical advice across all sectors of the organisation. You will operate within a specific delivery area, fostering and maintaining robust relationships with colleagues from different disciplines and internal clients to ensure cohesive progress. A key aspect of this role involves the line management of technical staff, overseeing the technical outputs of the engineering discipline team. Additionally, as a mentor, you will guide and supervise the professional development of emerging engineers within the company, playing a crucial role in nurturing the next generation of engineering talent.
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 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 and welcome you to apply!
Key accountabilities
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with other disciplines and internal clients
* Deliver a range of projects and provide technical engineering advice, including data gathering and analysis, design, calculations, document preparation, and review of proposals
* Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Legislation and Quality Management Systems, acting as the Designer in accordance with Construction, Design and Management (CDM) regulations
* Develop and improve engineering standards and procedures, and raise the profile of UU technical leadership through technical papers and STEM activities
* Mentor and supervise developing engineers while maintaining and developing personal engineering expertise
Skills & experience
To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
* Chartered professional engineer, or can present a tangible plan to obtain Chartership within the first 12 months of tenure
* Extensive knowledge and experience of hydraulic design of wastewater and water treatment works and networks
* Knowledge and experience of hydraulic design of wastewater and water treatment works and networks, including awareness of transient analysis, hydrology, CFD and physical modelling.
* Working knowledge and experience of capital and strategic engineering projects in highly technical and commercial environments
* Experience of providing technical advice, influencing and directing the delivery of successful engineering outcomes and working on capital and strategic engineering projects in highly technical and commercial environments
* Hold a current UK/EU driving licence
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
Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:
* Pre-screening - 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
* Application Review - Your CV, supporting documents and qualification notes 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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