Project Engineer

About us

United Utilities (UU) is 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. 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 and to belong to.

Joining us

We've got a lot to offer. You'll join 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
• A 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• A relocation allowance of up to GBP8,000, subject to eligibility criteria

We are excited to offer you a flexible and hybrid working model that lets you balance your work and life. You can choose to work from our main sites close to Warrington, Manchester, Liverpool, Preston and Kendal, or from any of our other hubs across Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire and Cumbria. We want you to enjoy the benefits of working with us wherever you are.

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 support to gain CEng/IEng status, AMP Project Management Qualifications (PMQ), 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 an Engineer 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 who can provide engineering input, supporting us to delivery our ambitious plans in North West England, UK.

As a Project Engineer, you will play a vital role in providing engineering solutions and guidance for a range of projects in our Capital Delivery programme. You will operate at Engineering Manager level, collaborating 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 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!

Key accountabilities

• As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with Project Managers, Delivery Managers, Senior Project Engineers and stakeholders. You will use your insights and subject matter expertise (SME) to ensure the successful delivery of all engineering aspects in your areas of responsibility. You will be passionate about engineering and eager to share your knowledge and skills with others
• As Project Engineer, you have the opportunity to shape our future and help us solve complex problems and make a positive impact to our projects and communities. You will help us improve our engineering processes and practices by embracing new ways of working, sharing your feedback and ideas. We value your contribution and we want you to be part of our continuous improvement journey
• Your will build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, Senior Project Engineers and Delivery Managers, maintaining proactive empathetic enduring relationships and creating a healthy, inclusive and diverse environment for our teams to flourish
• As an engineering UU champion, you will be the voice for engineering inputs to the delivery team. You will identify and pursue opportunities to enhance our performance whilst communicating and escalating any risks or issues that are beyond your control, ensuring that the relevant stakeholders are informed and involved. You will be passionate, proactive and collaborative in your role, striving for excellence and innovation in everything you do
• Review the progress and quality of our deliverables and suggest or implement any changes that can improve our performance. Keep track of our project budgets and make sure we are spending wisely and efficiently. When we need to present our business cases to the corporate governance group, contribute to the writing and presentation of our proposals with confidence and enthusiasm

Skills & experienceTo be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Relevant engineering qualification (HNC or higher) or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
• Experience of providing technical advice and leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes