Catchment Advisor

Chester, England, United Kingdom

4/15/2025

About Us

Salary - £42,411

Work Type - Onsite

Job Location - Huntington Water Treatment Works, Aldford Road, Huntington, Chester, CH3 6DQ

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
  
  

Visa sponsorship may not be applicable to this role

Job Purpose

To manage, deliver, monitor and report on catchment-specific advice and projects to those active on UU’s drinking water catchments to improve and protect raw water quality and quantity for both ground and surface waters.

The principal water quality parameters of concern include nutrients, pesticides, colour, algae, solvents and turbidity.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Organise and deliver advice both directly and indirectly to farmers and third parties such as councils, golf courses, caravan sites and equine holdings to make land management changes thar protect and improve the water environment. This will include assisting in the preparation of farm management plans and applications for agri-environment schemes.
• Carry out investigations, field trials, monitoring, sampling and analysis to support, validate, report and present on catchment activities and incidents. Data collection includes water, soil, plant and manure samples.
• Arrange and deliver presentations, workshops, table top discussions, lectures and stalls at markets, community meetings (WI, Gardening groups, equine groups), farmers meetings, students etc. The role therefore will include occasional weekend and evening working.
• Contribute to a communication programme utilising email, meetings, newsletters, X, facebook, written educational material and press articles appropriate to the different sectors engaged on catchment.
• Monitor, update and input risks into the Drinking Water Safety Plans (DWSP) and deliver relevant DWSP and Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) actions. Identified risks should be mapped using GIS.
  
  

Technical Skills & Experience

• An excellent understanding of UK agricultural and land management issues together with demonstrable experience of working in or with agriculture is essential
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other programmes including ARCGIS
• A good working knowledge of diffuse water pollution issues and catchment management
• Excellent communication, organisation and report writing skills
• An ability to prioritise, to be self-motivated and to motivate and inspire others
  
  

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• Further education qualification in Agriculture, Land and Water management or Environmental Science
• Valid driving licence is required
  
  

About The Team

• Team sits within Asset Management
• Team manages 56,000 Ha of owned catchment land and C.500,000 Ha of non-owned catchment
• Works with a range of partners, stakeholders and regulators to improve raw water quality across the region
• Team is the link between land management and water treatment
  
  

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.