United Utilities

Role details Salary - Competitive Salary Work Type - Hybrid Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP Role Type - Permanent Employment Type - Full Time Working Hours - 37 United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, 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 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." Benefits A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover Up to 20% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements Car allowance 5k A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme 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 MORE Choices flexible benefits Enhanced parental leave schemes Job Purpose We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Portfolio Manager for our Transformation and Strategic programs directorate to lead the delivery and management of a portfolio of transformation programmes and projects within the Customer and Technology area. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in customer billing migration. The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic priorities alignment, driving consistent application of portfolio management and enabling the delivery of measurable outcomes. This role requires an experienced strategic thinker and the ability to drive results with tenacity and a strong delivery focus, demonstrating the ability to cut through complexity and ambiguity to ensure outcomes are achieved. The successful candidate will play a critical leadership role with the ability to inspire and motivate teams, influence stakeholders and drive change effectively. Responsible for leading and developing a high performing team which includes program and project managers you will be a key member of the Change and Transformation leadership team, driving one UU change agenda. Accountabilities & Responsibilities Lead strategic planning, prioritisation, and resource optimisation across programmes and projects in the functional change portfolio. Partner with executive leaders to shape investment decisions, balancing risk, value, capacity, and change appetite. Chair portfolio governance boards and supports the development of business cases for submission to investment committees. Drive benefits management discipline, including realisation tracking and post-implementation reviews. Embed continuous improvement and innovation across portfolio management practices. Technical Skills & Experience Proven experience leading enterprise-wide portfolio or transformation functions. Ability to drive results with tenacity - A strong delivery focus Ability to inspire and motivate teams, influence stakeholders, and drive change effectively. Proven ability to operate at board level, influencing and advising executive stakeholders. Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication skills. High resilience, judgement, and ability to make data-driven decisions in complex, fast-moving environments. Strong understanding of organisational change management and strategic execution. We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.

Salary - Competitive Salary Work Type - Hybrid Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP Role Type - Permanent Employment Type - Full Time Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, 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 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. Benefits A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), 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 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 MORE Choices flexible benefits Enhanced parental leave schemes Job Purpose To provide technical authority and governance for the operation & maintenance (O&M) strategies of UU's Instrumentation field assets. The goal of the Reliability Engineer is to increase the overall uptime and availability of equipment and systems, by reducing downtime and number of functional failures. Accountabilities & Responsibilities Lead the determination of equipment criticality across all instrumentation asset classes and business functions, acting as the technical authority for whole-life asset care strategies. Apply Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to develop predictive and preventative maintenance strategies for critical assets, and to propose efficient spare parts holding strategies. Use field feedback and performance data to conduct regular Preventative Maintenance Optimisation (PMO), ensuring maintenance activities remain effective and efficient. Perform detailed reliability, asset health, and performance analysis-prioritising high-risk and high-cost assets-to initiate strategy reviews and quantify improvements such as Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), cost savings, and resource efficiency. Facilitate defect elimination studies and solutions, by collating and analysing submitted root cause analysis (RCA) conclusions, carried out locally by Maintenance Specialists, and using the companies 'bad actor' report to identify repeat cause assets which require investigation. Provide technical support and content for job plans, work instructions, and internal training courses; collaborate with operational and maintenance teams to improve reliability of operational equipment, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR). Support and influence the commercial, engineering and capital delivery (CEC) area of the business, ensuring new or modified installations are standardised where possible, and designed for reliability, maintainability, and minimum whole life cost (WLC) Technical Skills & Experience Demonstrate a strong understanding of maintenance, asset management and reliability principles, with practical experience in maintaining instrumentation assets and applying best practices within maintenance teams. Hold Incorporated Engineer status or show a commitment to achieving chartered status through a recognised professional body. Show a critical commitment to Health, Safety and Wellbeing, with a solid appreciation of Process Safety and its role in operational excellence. Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to tailor technical information to a wide range of stakeholders, influence decision-makers, and support strategic change across operational teams. Be IT literate and confident in analysing data from various sources to assess asset performance, prioritise improvements, and support business objectives-balancing whole-life cost with risk, whilst maintaining regulatory and statutory compliance. We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.

Role details Salary - Competitive Salary Work Type - Onsite Job Location - Lostock Water Treatment Works, Off Chorley New Road, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4AQ Role Type - Permanent Employment Type - Full Time Working Hours - 37 United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, 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 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. Benefits A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), 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 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 MORE Choices flexible benefits Enhanced parental leave schemes Job Purpose Senior Controls & Automation Engineer Shape the future of water and wastewater services with United Utilities At United Utilities, we're proud to be at the heart of providing clean water and protecting the environment across the North West. To help us continue delivering this vital service, we're looking for Senior Controls & Automation Engineers to join our team. In this senior role, you'll be the go to technical expert, ensuring our automation and control systems are running at their best. You'll use your skills to mentor and develop colleagues, support project delivery, and drive improvements in how we manage and maintain our assets. Accountabilities & Responsibilities Lead and mentor: provide technical leadership, coaching, and training for field service engineers, apprentices, and technical staff to build a strong, capable team. Keep us running: deliver effective maintenance and repair services across our water and wastewater sites, ensuring assets are reliable, efficient, and compliant. Be the expert: act as a subject matter expert for OT ICS equipment and infrastructure, leading post-incident reviews, advising on improvements, and supporting project delivery. Drive improvements: review and enhance OT processes, champion new ways of working, and support technical governance across projects. Hands-on technical work: carry out planned maintenance, troubleshoot and resolve automation faults, optimise control system performance, and ensure secure software back-ups. Documentation & compliance: create and maintain technical documentation (drawings, network architectures, RAMS, O&Ms, etc.) and ensure compliance with CDM, health & safety, and information security requirements. Support investment & projects: identify critical spares, input into investment needs, and contribute to capital and operational projects. On-call support: providing rapid response to operational issues when needed. Technical Skills & Experience What we're looking for A time-served electrical or instrumentation apprenticeship with HNC/HND (or equivalent experience) in Instrumentation, Control & Automation. Strong knowledge of PLCs (legacy and current), SCADA, HMIs, telemetry, radio systems, and control/automation networks. Excellent understanding of Fieldbus and IP-based communication networks and topologies. Knowledge of information security good practice and regulatory requirements. Experience in developing and leading teams, with the ability to communicate complex technical information at all levels. A full UK driving licence is essential. About the Team What we can offer you A senior engineering role where your expertise makes a direct impact on millions of customers. Opportunities to shape and improve how we deliver control and automation services across the business. A collaborative environment where your skills will help develop others and futureproof our capability. We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.

About us Salary - Competitive Salary Work Type - Onsite Job Location - Warrington South Wastewater Treatment Works, Bellhouse Lane, Moore, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 6TS Employment Type - Full Time Working Hours - 37 United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, 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 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. Benefits A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), 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 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 MORE Choices flexible benefits Enhanced parental leave schemes The role Senior Controls & Automation Engineer Shape the future of water and wastewater services with United Utilities At United Utilities, we're proud to be at the heart of providing clean water and protecting the environment across the North West. To help us continue delivering this vital service, we're looking for Senior Controls & Automation Engineers to join our team. In this senior role, you'll be the go to technical expert, ensuring our automation and control systems are running at their best. You'll use your skills to mentor and develop colleagues, support project delivery, and drive improvements in how we manage and maintain our assets. Key accountabilities Lead and mentor: provide technical leadership, coaching, and training for field service engineers, apprentices, and technical staff to build a strong, capable team. Keep us running: deliver effective maintenance and repair services across our water and wastewater sites, ensuring assets are reliable, efficient, and compliant. Be the expert: act as a subject matter expert for OT ICS equipment and infrastructure, leading post-incident reviews, advising on improvements, and supporting project delivery. Drive improvements: review and enhance OT processes, champion new ways of working, and support technical governance across projects. Hands-on technical work: carry out planned maintenance, troubleshoot and resolve automation faults, optimise control system performance, and ensure secure software back-ups. Documentation & compliance: create and maintain technical documentation (drawings, network architectures, RAMS, O&Ms, etc.) and ensure compliance with CDM, health & safety, and information security requirements. Support investment & projects: identify critical spares, input into investment needs, and contribute to capital and operational projects. On-call support: providing rapid response to operational issues when needed. Skills & experience A time-served electrical or instrumentation apprenticeship with HNC/HND (or equivalent experience) in Instrumentation, Control & Automation. Strong knowledge of PLCs (legacy and current), SCADA, HMIs, telemetry, radio systems, and control/automation networks. Excellent understanding of Fieldbus and IP-based communication networks and topologies. Knowledge of information security good practice and regulatory requirements. Experience in developing and leading teams, with the ability to communicate complex technical information at all levels. A full UK driving licence is essential. Other What we can offer you A senior engineering role where your expertise makes a direct impact on millions of customers. Opportunities to shape and improve how we deliver control and automation services across the business. A collaborative environment where your skills will help develop others and futureproof our capability. Competitive salary, pension, and benefits, plus the chance to be part of a business that's building a stronger, greener, healthier North West. We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.

Role Details Salary - Competitive Salary Work Type - Hybrid Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP Role Type - Permanent Employment Type - Full Time Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, 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 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. The role A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), 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 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 MORE Choices flexible benefits Enhanced parental leave schemes Key accountabilities Are you an Instrumentation and Control Engineer? Are you seeking a fulfilling career that utilises your expertise and promises personal development, along with the opportunity to work on large-scale and sustainable projects within your local county within the North West? If so, United Utilities (UU) has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Operational Technology (OT) Regional Engineering team in a pivotal role that will help ensure the successful realisation of our strategic goals in the North West of England. Travel will be localised to your resident county with team collaborations at our head office site at Lingley Mere, Warrington. As a Senior Operational Technology Engineer, you will design and develop instrumentation, control, automation and telemetry systems for water and wastewater systems, both at process sites and within natural water networks. Reporting to a Principal OT Engineer, you will collaborate with our Systems Integration Partners, Operational and Project delivery teams across the business building and maintaining strong relationships with internal clients and external partners. You will be expected to work as the OT lead working with other disciplines (Electrical, Civil, Hydraulic, Mechanical, Modelling and Process etc) on large scale projects. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Operational Technology, you will be aligned to a region (Lancashire, Merseyside, Manchester or Cheshire - subject to preference) to help our operational teams address engineering challenges, optimise existing performance and provide design and technical advice. Your role includes supporting the capital programme, offering operational engineering support, and conducting studies and investigations. You will manage projects involving data analysis, design, document preparation, and proposal reviews. Skills & experience To maintain and develop Operational Technology Engineering expertise, embracing innovative new technologies and designs while providing project-specific Engineering design and issue resolution expertise. Provide SME support for process optimisation, incident responce and reporting. To provide input to the development of the UU Operational Technology Engineering standards, systems and procedures and ensure that activities undertaken and engineering outputs provided are in accordance with Health, Safety and Cyber Security Legislation and accepted practice. To work with suppliers and partners to develop technology roadmaps and provide strategic guidance for managing obsolescence and the deployment of new technologies. To provide guidance on Operational Technology, cyber security, instrumentation and control topics within United Utilities. To assist in second line, escalated support as required to maintain operations; and recommend optimisation opportunities and suitable long-term solutions to address any operational issues. To provide supervision and guidance of Graduate Engineers and Technicians and support the Monitoring and Control Principal Engineer. Other Technical understanding of OT architectures, experience in the application of Fieldbus and industrial networking for site control systems. Understanding of hardware architecture design, cyber security and connectivity to deliver OT solutions against a backdrop of an IT environment. Aware of the cyber security risks and mitigations associated with deployment and maintenance of OT solutions. Ability to practically apply available and emerging technologies within OT engineering to deliver robust, reliable, commissionable, operable and maintainable plants within a live operational environment. Demonstrate knowledge and experience of the OT discipline, processes, concepts and best practice. Excellent communication skills able to lead a team of professional Engineers with full responsibility for technical outputs. Communication skills; good working knowledge of the interfaces with other disciplines (e.g. Electrical, Civil, Hydraulic,

The Role: As a Senior Cost Manager, you will play a key role in leading the cost management process across a portfolio of multiple complex projects, driving both strategic and operational financial performance. You'll be responsible for oversight of actual costs and forecasts, as well as budgets and their change control. Our Senior Cost manager will oversee the setting up/maintaining of the project Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and its alignment with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Organisational Breakdown Structure (OBS). Key Responsibilities: Support the delivery of cost management function by demonstrating the required behaviours to promote the UU vision and its values, to recognised standards in a timely manner. Engage with other key discipline leads - risk, planning, controls etc. to identify areas for improved collaboration and optimisation. Responsible for creating and maintaining the projects' CBS and its alignment with WBS and OBS. Engage with the matrixed PMO teams, as well as the delivery teams and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in order to establish and support cost control. Monitor and control of commitment, journals and accruals in conjunction with the Project Manager Assessment of impact of trends and change, ensuring agreed change to the baseline is implemented in a timely manner Engage with the Commercial and Estimating teams on maintaining the compensation events and early warnings processes. Establish a robust forecasting process and ensure regular reviews with all contributing parties that make up the overall WBS Establish and support a robust process of Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting for cost and support the project teams in line with the EVM processes and its proportionate application Support the project teams with actual cost and budgetary reporting, as well as cost forecast reporting and reporting against the baseline. Support risk analysis/assessment and participate in the Quantitative Cost Risk Analysis (QCRA) process. Keep to date with the relevant industry trends, benchmarks, inflation rates, etc. Support the Cost Management to deliver key strategic outcomes and KPI's. Manage a Project Controls Team, providing guidance on Cost and Planning, giving direction, coaching and performance management. Works collaboratively with the Project Controls team, Project Managers, Commercial and Senior Stakeholders within UU. About You: Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Or equivalent relevant experience. MAPM ACostE or equivalent PM/ Project controls qualification Substantial experience in Cost Management or Project Controls / Programme Delivery Very strong understanding of cost management techniques. Highly conversant with Cost Management systems such as all Microsoft Packages, ability to use Excel to a high standard. In-depth knowledge of P6 (Primavera). Excellent interpersonal skills to build and manage relationships at all levels within the organisation and across all major functions to achieve divisional / company objectives. Strong financial awareness, with the ability to organise and map large information sets. Ability to constructively challenge stakeholders, colleagues and senior management, take a proactive view and encourage process innovation and new thinking in the way we drive PMO forward. Strong attention to detail and the ability to "deep dive" into situations. Why Join Us? 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 Flexible and hybrid working About UU: 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 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. Apply Today! If you're passionate about cost management and want to be part of a team that's helping to build a sustainable future, apply today! We look forward to hearing from you.

Role details Salary - Competitive Salary Work Type - Onsite Job Location - Haverthwaite Wastewater Treatment Works, Haverthwaite, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8AE Role Type - Permanent Employment Type - Full Time Working Hours - 37 United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, 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 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." Benefits A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), 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 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 MORE Choices flexible benefits Enhanced parental leave schemes Job Purpose Senior Controls & Automation Engineer Shape the future of water and wastewater services with United Utilities At United Utilities, we're proud to be at the heart of providing clean water and protecting the environment across the North West. To help us continue delivering this vital service, we're looking for Senior Controls & Automation Engineers to join our team. In this senior role, you'll be the go to technical expert, ensuring our automation and control systems are running at their best. You'll use your skills to mentor and develop colleagues, support project delivery, and drive improvements in how we manage and maintain our assets. Accountabilities & Responsibilities Lead and mentor: provide technical leadership, coaching, and training for field service engineers, apprentices, and technical staff to build a strong, capable team. Keep us running: deliver effective maintenance and repair services across our water and wastewater sites, ensuring assets are reliable, efficient, and compliant. Be the expert: act as a subject matter expert for OT ICS equipment and infrastructure, leading post-incident reviews, advising on improvements, and supporting project delivery. Drive improvements: review and enhance OT processes, champion new ways of working, and support technical governance across projects. Hands-on technical work: carry out planned maintenance, troubleshoot and resolve automation faults, optimise control system performance, and ensure secure software back-ups. Documentation & compliance: create and maintain technical documentation (drawings, network architectures, RAMS, O&Ms, etc.) and ensure compliance with CDM, health & safety, and information security requirements. Support investment & projects: identify critical spares, input into investment needs, and contribute to capital and operational projects. On-call support: providing rapid response to operational issues when needed. Technical Skills & Experience What we're looking for A time-served electrical or instrumentation apprenticeship with HNC/HND (or equivalent experience) in Instrumentation, Control & Automation. Strong knowledge of PLCs (legacy and current), SCADA, HMIs, telemetry, radio systems, and control/automation networks. Excellent understanding of Fieldbus and IP-based communication networks and topologies. Knowledge of information security good practice and regulatory requirements. Experience in developing and leading teams, with the ability to communicate complex technical information at all levels. A full UK driving licence is essential. What we can offer you A senior engineering role where your expertise makes a direct impact on millions of customers. Opportunities to shape and improve how we deliver control and automation services across the business. A collaborative environment where your skills will help develop others and futureproof our capability. Competitive salary, pension, and benefits, plus the chance to be part of a business that's building a stronger, greener, healthier North West. We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.

The role: As Design Manager, you'll lead and coordinate the design process across a range of infrastructure and non-infrastructure (Wastewater Network and Wastewater Process) projects. Working closely with internal teams and external consultants, you'll take the projects from requirement (often involving studies many years ahead of the intervention) through to completion and supporting in through life management of the capital delivery phase. We're hiring for a number of Design Manager's at the moment across Cumbria, Lancashire, Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside. Significantly more than one vacancy is available, so ensure to state your preference as this will be taken into account. What you'll do: Leading the development of designs which are safe to build and operate. Work collaboratively with the Project Manager (PM) to jointly deliver project outcomes People management in a project environment, where formal line management does not exist. Engaging with consultants and specialist including procurement of the same Being the champion for the project within the business and from time to time representing the business externally Positively support the transition of new ways of working across the community Building and maintaining relationships with key internal and external stakeholders As required, to deputise for Senior Project Engineer (SPE) or Delivery Manager (DM) Develop and maintaining proactive empathetic enduring relationships and creating a healthy, inclusive and diverse environment for their teams to flourish Responsible for delivering the project(s) through the asset lifecycle in accordance with approved processes and systems. Developing the project engineering plan from client brief (requirements statement) through to handover. Delivery to time, cost, carbon and quality drivers. Carry out project reviews, recommend / take action as appropriate and report on a monthly basis Responsible for writing contract documentation (e.g. NEC3's "Employers Works Information") or other technical reports and acting as the single point of contact for technical audit throughout the lifecycle Managing project budget including contributing to the writing and presenting business cases at corporate governance group where required Risk management to drive the delivery of opportunities or threat reduction, including adequate escalation of issues outside of your control Securing resources and managing multi-disciplinary teams across the matrix organisation Act as the Principal Designer under CDM What we're looking for: Member of Association for Project Management (APM) or suitable equivalent professional membership. Proven experience of leadership of projects in a project engineering management role, including the ability to integrate input from different technical areas and other departments Proven communication skills with an ability to engage with stakeholders and colleagues to develop solutions to complex problems Proven experience of health, safety and well-being requirements relating to delivery of projects (e.g. CDM Principal Designer or Client roles) Degree level Engineering qualification Chartered or Incorporated Engineer grade or a plan to work towards. What we offer: 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 Flexible and hybrid working About United Utilities: United Utilities' (UU) mission is to deliver high-quality water for a stronger, 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 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.

About us Salary - Competitive Salary Work Type - Hybrid Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP Role Type - Permanent Employment Type - Full Time Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, 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 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. Benefits A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover Car cash allowance - £5,000 Up to 20% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme 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 MORE Choices flexible benefits Enhanced parental leave schemes Job Purpose The Head of Regulatory Reporting and Assurance performs a key leadership role in the business, with substantial visibility with senior leaders, the Executive and the Board, ensuring that the company's processes and procedures are designed and implemented to ensure that regulatory reporting and regulatory submissions are assured, reliable, accurate and complete. Colleagues will look to the Head of Regulatory Reporting and Assurance to: Ensure that the company's regulatory obligations, expectations and targets are clearly understood by relevant managers within the business and that any risks to compliance with these obligations or to delivery of the targets are identified and managed. Manage the process for developing ,submitting to Ofwat and where relevant publishing, reliable accurate and transparent information, both as part of annual or other scheduled reporting regimes - including the price review and delivery reporting - and in response to ad hoc queries. Lead, manage, and see through to completion the assurance approach for regulatory information, including the internal assurance framework and management of external assurance providers. Support the Regulation and Compliance Director in management of the Board's Compliance Committee and deputise for the Regulation and Compliance Director where required Lead special projects, deep dive analyses and submissions into regulatory casework and investigations, as required Accountabilities & Responsibilities Develop, manage and maintain the risk based, regulatory governance and assurance framework that underpins UUW's regulatory reporting. Manage the application of this framework to key regulatory programmes and submissions, including ad hoc reports, regular cyclical or annual reports and reports and information required to support the development of price review process and submissions. Develop and obtain management (Executive) and UUW Board support for the specific governance and assurance arrangements that will be required for key regulatory submissions. This includes defining and agreeing accountabilities and responsibilities for the three lines of assurance (where applicable), and specifying and agreeing the direct input required from the UUW Board. Manage the development and oversee the implementation of the governance and assurance framework and arrangements for five yearly price review submissions. Obtain UUW Board approval for the proposed framework and manage the development of any specific assurance and/or Board assurance elements of the submissions, including obtaining all relevant approvals from management and the UUW Board. Manage the contract with and co-ordinate the work undertaken by the external technical auditor, who is responsible for independent review and audit of the business processes and systems used to produce UUW's regulatory reports and supporting information. Manage the process to ensure that the company's regulatory obligations, expectations and targets are clearly understood by relevant managers within the business, including managing the development of appropriate communications and guidance material and ensure that training to impart understanding of regulatory requirements is delivered. Provide guidance, interpretations and support with regulatory issues, or the interpretation of regulatory commitments that could affect any aspects of the business. Accurately analyse and interpret information provided by the business, presenting concise summaries and recommended actions to appropriate management meetings. Technical Skills & Experience We're looking for a proven leader with deep regulatory experience, ideally within the water industry or a similarly complex regulated environment. You'll bring: A detailed understanding of regulatory frameworks, compliance, and assurance. Strong programme and project management expertise, with the ability to deliver complex outputs to demanding deadlines. Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills, with credibility at Board and Executive level.

Salary - Competitive Salary Work Type - Hybrid Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP Role Type - Permanent Employment Type - Full Time Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, 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 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. Benefits A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), 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 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 MORE Choices flexible benefits Enhanced parental leave schemes Job Purpose To provide technical authority and governance for the operation & maintenance (O&M) strategies of UU's electrical field assets. The goal of the Reliability Engineer is to increase the overall uptime and availability of equipment and systems, by reducing downtime and number of functional failures. Accountabilities & Responsibilities Lead the determination of equipment criticality across all electrical asset classes and business functions, acting as the technical authority for whole-life asset care strategies. Apply Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to develop predictive and preventative maintenance strategies for critical assets, and to propose efficient spare parts holding strategies. Use field feedback and performance data to conduct regular Preventative Maintenance Optimisation (PMO), ensuring maintenance activities remain effective and efficient. Perform detailed reliability, asset health, and performance analysis-prioritising high-risk and high-cost assets-to initiate strategy reviews and quantify improvements such as Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), cost savings, and resource efficiency. Facilitate defect elimination studies and solutions, by collating and analysing submitted root cause analysis (RCA) conclusions, carried out locally by Maintenance Specialists, and using the companies 'bad actor' report to identify repeat cause assets which require investigation. Provide technical support and content for job plans, work instructions, and internal training courses; collaborate with operational and maintenance teams to improve reliability of operational equipment, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR). Support and influence the commercial, engineering and capital delivery (CEC) area of the business, ensuring new or modified installations are standardised where possible, and designed for reliability, maintainability, and minimum whole life cost (WLC). Technical Skills & Experience Demonstrate a strong understanding of maintenance, asset management and reliability principles, with practical experience in maintaining electrical assets and applying best practices within maintenance teams. Hold Incorporated Engineer status or show a commitment to achieving chartered status through a recognised professional body. Knowledgeable and conversant with UK electricity regulations and quality standards. Show a critical commitment to Health, Safety and Wellbeing, with a solid appreciation of Process Safety and its role in operational excellence. Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to tailor technical information to a wide range of stakeholders, influence decision-makers, and support strategic change across operational teams. Be IT literate and confident in analysing data from various sources to assess asset performance, prioritise improvements, and support business objectives-balancing whole-life cost with risk, whilst maintaining regulatory and statutory compliance. We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.

About us Salary - Competitive Salary Work Type - Hybrid Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP Role Type - Permanent Employment Type - Full Time Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, 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 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. Benefits A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), 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 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 MORE Choices flexible benefits Enhanced parental leave schemes Job Purpose UU are experiencing a period of growth and transformation, creating several opportunities within our Commercial function to work alongside our largest and most ambitious new projects. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor you will support one of several business-critical teams, managing a multitude of responsibilities. You will have the opportunity to manage a range of activities, including contract management, risk analysis, supplier collaboration and commercial operations, whilst ensuring value for money for our customers and our continued commitment to North West, England. Our roles will offer the opportunity for you to join during a period of unprecedented development, allowing you to grow within our organisation, tailoring your role to requirements and enhancing your value-contribution throughout your tenure. In joining us, you will have full exposure to the organisation, our major projects and our largest industry partners. Stakeholder collaboration is vital for this role. You will therefore need to build strong working relationships, manage key internal and external stakeholders effectively and ensure a full business partnering model, whilst maximising value, collaborating with other experts and leading initiatives to tackle challenges unique to our industry, contributing to our success and helping us achieve our objectives. We champion flexible ways of working. In-person attendance is required three days per week to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, alongside flexibility of 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! Accountabilities & Responsibilities Provide support and timely escalation to Managing Quantity Surveyor and/or Commercial Manager. Manage post-contract commercial processes and procedures to deliver key commercial requirements on projects. These will include early warning and change management; cost forecasting; payments; cost auditing and agreement of final accounts whilst actively supporting the contract assurance model to ensure improvements to service provision and cost to serve. Negotiate and resolve contract claims/disputes and support senior managers in the resolution of escalated issues. Maintain contract data with a high degree of accuracy to support robust management information and reporting. Technical Skills & Experience To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria: Knowledge of key quantity surveying processes, tools and methodologies used across the whole project life-cycle. Knowledge and experience in the use of standard forms of construction contract (preferably including NEC suite of contracts). Experience of managing the commercial function on projects. Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders Full UK Driving License Qualifications Essential Qualifications - Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent; alternatively sufficient relevant experience to support the requirements of the RICS Professional Experience Route. About the Team Strategic Alignment : The Smart Metering Commercial Team is fully embedded within the metering delivery team ensuring efficient and cost-effective delivery aligned with the overall strategy. Collaborative Relationships: you'll work closely with the delivery and operational teams in order to work collaboratively enhancing outcomes and driving efficiency within Metering. Central Support and Governance: Rep

Role details Salary - £44,320 Work Type - Onsite Job Location - North West, United Kingdom Role Type - Permanent Employment Type - Full Time Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week We have 6 roles available across the following locations; please specify in your covering letter which location you are applying to: Location 1 - North Manchester Location 2 - South Manchester Location 3 - Merseyside Location 4 - Lancashire Location 5 - Cumbria Location 6 - Cheshire United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, 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 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. Benefits A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme 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 MORE Choices flexible benefits Enhanced parental leave schemes Job Purpose We're looking for a proactive and solutions-focused individual to act as a key link between works promoters (UU field teams) and our Network Partners, including Network Plus and subcontractors. In this role, you'll ensure that all follow-on works are completed efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the highest standards of customer satisfaction. As a custodian of the network, you'll oversee that all works meet the required specifications and maintain long-term network integrity in line with service level agreements. You'll also play a vital role in streamlining decision-making, enabling quick and effective resolutions, and maximising the value of every solution delivered. Accountabilities & Responsibilities Support operational teams in ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety, environmental, quality, and security policies across the Water Network. Act as the Responsible Person on-site for Health & Safety matters and ensure works maintain long-term network integrity in line with SLAs. Provide technical advice to field teams and partners, reviewing data to identify efficient, non-disruptive solutions and manage further work recommendations. Lead stakeholder engagement, chair review meetings, and support commercial teams in resolving complex contractual issues. Respond to reactive work, manage customer liaison, oversee site delivery, and contribute to CMEX performance and budget control. This role may not be eligible for sponsorship Technical Skills & Experience Extensive experience in network operations and maintenance, with strong knowledge of United Utilities policies and Health & Safety practices. Skilled in on-site operations including deep excavation and trenching, with an understanding of regulatory frameworks such as OFWAT. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work under pressure and use initiative. Excellent time management, planning, and organisational abilities, with proven problem-solving and reporting skills. Customer-focused with budget awareness and cost estimating experience, capable of delivering high-quality service to both internal and external customers. A full UK driving licence is required to carry out the role We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.

About us Salary - Competitive Work Type - Hybrid Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP Role Type - Permanent Employment Type - Full Time Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, 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 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. Benefits A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), 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 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 MORE Choices flexible benefits Enhanced parental leave schemes Job Purpose A s a Process Safety Business Partner, you will support us in driving our 'get home safe and well' strategy which is the heart of our business. Safety is absolutely paramount in everything we do and so we are looking for a Process Health and Safety Business Partner to drive our strategy across our North West sites making industry best practice into reality. The key purpose of this role will be the implementation and ongoing embedment of the Process Safety Management Framework to support the reduction of incidents, you will be required to assure the implementation of this framework and drive compliance. This is an exciting and varied role which will see you investigating incidents, engaging and collaborating with operational areas to understand key risks and support with management and mitigation, provide Process Safety subject matter expertise. You will have full autonomy to create structured plans to drive compliance and performance improvements across the organisation. Because of the nature of our business you will need to have an appreciation of water industry regulatory standards and awareness of of health and safety risks on water treatment plants such as chemical treatment and mechanical engineering. As this role will require site visits across the North West a driving licence is essential. This role may not be available for sponsorship We're really excited about this opportunity and may have to close the advert early if we receive a lot of interest so if you're keen, we'd love to hear from you sooner rather than later. Accountabilities & Responsibilities Build and maintain relationships with the Business leaders, Managers and other employees that you support to ensure embedment of the Process Safety Management Framework across the operational area you support. Provide Process Safety technical guidance, advice and support to those working on our behalf, with a particular focus on Operation teams, Asset Management, Maintenance and Engineering technical functions. Risk management across United Utilities High Hazard facilities, through facilitating process hazard identification and review, consequence modelling and subsequent risk assessments. Lead on accident and incident investigations with the support of the relevant managers and ensure root cause is identified and corrective and preventive measures tracked and communicated. Pro-actively review and identify trends in Process Safety Performance through data trending and incident root causes, making proposal and advising senior leadership on a company response to these trends. Management of external regulatory interactions including the proactive preparation for COMAH competent authority inspections and subsequent support to the organisation on delivery of actions and commitments. Technical Skills & Experience Experience working in High Hazard environments associated with explosive atmospheres and toxic gasses. Knowledge of process safety principles, theory, and experience in application and implementation. Experience in the management of Methane, Hydrogen, and Toxic gases would be preferable. Knowledge of H&S management systems and environmental regulatory requirements. Experience working with external regulators Possess and be able to generate confidence internally and externally as a SME on regulatory and technical issues pertaining to process safety Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to influence and persuade strategic decisions at a senior level (including executive directors) Experience of working within a unionised environment and having forged strong partnerships. Qualifications Degree level educated (Engineering discipline preferred). Working towards or having recently obtained a post-graduate qualification (e.g. chartered status). We rely on every employee to

Salary - Salary Work Type - Hybrid Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP Role Type - Permanent Employment Type - Full Time Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, 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 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. Benefits A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme 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 MORE Choices flexible benefits Enhanced parental leave schemes Job Purpose Are you a fully-fledge designer with proven clean water experience? Want to play a vital role in shaping the future of our region's water infrastructure? We're seeking a Water Network Project Designer to join or high-performing project design team, delivering essential clean water schemes across the network. From mains renewals and MPV meters to pumping stations and reservoirs-you'll lead on the design of complex, high-impact projects that directly affect the service we provide to internal and external customers. As part of a dedicated, multi-skilled team, you'll be instrumental in the successful delivery of the regional pressure optimisation programme, as well as a wide portfolio of clean water infrastructure projects. You'll take ownership of your designs from concept to completion ensuring all schemes meet agreed levels of service, technical standards and regulatory expectations. Accountabilities & Responsibilities Lead the design of clean water infrastructure projects across the region, including internal diversions, PMV/meter installations, MMIs, pumping stations, mains renewals, air valve replacements, and reservoirs. Own schemes from initial enquiry through to detailed design, estimating, and release for construction. Ensure smooth transition from design to contraction by working closely with contraction partners to identify and resolve buildability issues. Maintain the Water Network Design SharePoint site and track progress and actions using JIRA. Fulfil designer responsibilities under CDM Regulations 2015, ensuring Health & Safety is embedded in all stages of the design. Provide technical advice and support to internal teams and external stakeholder regarding project designs and site-specific requirements. Technical Skills & Experience Full UK driving license-travel to regional sites and meetings will be required. HNC (or equivalent) in Civil or Technical Engineering-or significant relevant experience in a design-focused role within the water industry. Extensive clean water design experience-you must be a fully fledged designer, confident in leading the design of complex clean water network projects. Fully competent in CAD software-you must be able to independently produce high-quality CAD drawings to support each scheme. Strong working knowledge of the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM)-including the ability to produce Pre-Construction information (PCI) documentation. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills-with the ability to work confidently with internal customers and construction partners at all levels. This role may not be eligible for the visa sponsorship We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.