Project Manager

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

We are excited to share a new opportunity for a Project Manager within our centralised Transformation & Change team as we head into our 5 year investment programme known as AMP8 in the water sector. This is an important role supporting people, process, systems and business change projects across United Utilities. There will be huge opportunities to take ownership of the design, development, test and deployment of key changes with the flexibility to move across centralised projects as we grow our investment programme. You will have the scope and agility to control your own career path within Project Management, responsible for the successful planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure of projects. This role ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while managing risks, resources, and stakeholder expectations.

This role may not be available for sponsorship.

We may close this vacancy before the published closed date if there are high volumes of applications.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Develop and manage full-scale project plans using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Estimate costs for each task and phase of the project and understand how these costs fit into the overall project budget.
• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of a project following established rules, guidelines, and procedures.
• Manage project change control processes and documentation.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge and application of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, etc.).
• Significant Project Management experience within a regulated environment
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Budgeting and resource allocation skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Planview, JIRA, Asana, Smartsheet).
• Working knowledge of project governance, risk management, and quality assurance.

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.