Senior Project Manager
Company
Location
North West, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
6/13/2025
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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 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.
We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution. These include
Office or site attendance is expected a minimum 3 days per a week
The role
As Senior Project Manager you will be accountable for leading the successful delivery of a comprehensive programme of works executed by UU’s Capital Delivery Organisation, which is made up of multiple disciplines, encompassing areas such as Better Rivers, Wastewater, Water, and Enterprise.
Our newly appointed Senior Project Manager will be based in our recently formed Enterprise model, this is a new & exciting way of working for UU & brings together eight industry-leading partners to deliver crucial environmental and infrastructure projects.
You’ll be taking on some of our biggest and most complex projects; helping to upgrade infrastructure, cut carbon, and improve services for people across the North West – Are you up for the challenge?
Key Accountabilities
In the role of Senior Project Manager, you will lead project teams, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with our organisational vision, sustainability targets, and eco-friendly reputation. Your leadership will be pivotal in navigating dynamic situations and influencing strategies within our capital programme. Collaborating with industry experts, you will address unique challenges and drive our success, aiding UU in achieving its goals.
In joining us, you will have full exposure to the organisation, our major contracts and our largest industry partners. Stakeholder engagement is vital for this role. You will therefore need to build strong working relationships, manage key internal and external stakeholders effectively and provide expert advice to our contractors and regulators, especially Ofwat, Drinking Water Inspectorate, Environment Agency, and various Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).
To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
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.
Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:
More information can be found below:
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 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.
We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving 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 20% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
- A £5,000 car allowance to support your travel needs
- A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working
Office or site attendance is expected a minimum 3 days per a week
The role
As Senior Project Manager you will be accountable for leading the successful delivery of a comprehensive programme of works executed by UU’s Capital Delivery Organisation, which is made up of multiple disciplines, encompassing areas such as Better Rivers, Wastewater, Water, and Enterprise.
Our newly appointed Senior Project Manager will be based in our recently formed Enterprise model, this is a new & exciting way of working for UU & brings together eight industry-leading partners to deliver crucial environmental and infrastructure projects.
You’ll be taking on some of our biggest and most complex projects; helping to upgrade infrastructure, cut carbon, and improve services for people across the North West – Are you up for the challenge?
Key Accountabilities
In the role of Senior Project Manager, you will lead project teams, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with our organisational vision, sustainability targets, and eco-friendly reputation. Your leadership will be pivotal in navigating dynamic situations and influencing strategies within our capital programme. Collaborating with industry experts, you will address unique challenges and drive our success, aiding UU in achieving its goals.
In joining us, you will have full exposure to the organisation, our major contracts and our largest industry partners. Stakeholder engagement is vital for this role. You will therefore need to build strong working relationships, manage key internal and external stakeholders effectively and provide expert advice to our contractors and regulators, especially Ofwat, Drinking Water Inspectorate, Environment Agency, and various Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).
- You will establish, lead and manage high performing multi-disciplinary teams, across multiple partner organisations, working together in a dynamic and collaborative environment to achieve outstanding results.
- You will use and promote innovative thinking to solve problems and develop cost-effective solutions, minimising risk and maximising opportunities to meet time, cost and quality objectives, ensuring customer satisfaction and project success.
- You will be required to fulfil to role of Client’s Representative under CDM.
- You will manage NEC4 ECC contracts with our design and construction partners.
- You will collaborate with senior leaders and teams across the organisation to ensure they understand and agree with the programme objectives and expectations. At the same time, you will strive to provide them with the necessary support and guidance to help them achieve their own goals and deliverables within the programme framework.
- You will achieve budget goals for all current and future accounting periods. Lead and ensure that the financial (and resource) profiles are aligned with the project schedule and the work breakdown structure (WBS).
- You will oversee building the Performance Measurement Baseline for our project/portfolio. This is a crucial task that will help us monitor and control the progress and performance of our work. You will need to integrate the schedule with the scope, cost, and quality baselines to create a comprehensive and realistic plan.
To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
- A demonstrable track record of successfully leading multi-discipline teams to deliver major infrastructure capital projects (£50m+). Within a client facing collaborative environment
- Any of the following: CEng MICE, CIWEM, MSP/PRINCE2, MAPM ChPP, relevant qualification or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
- Hold a current UK/EU driving licence
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
- MORE Choices flexible benefits
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:
- Pre-sift - 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.
- Sift - Your CV 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.
More information can be found below:
- UU benefits: https://www.unitedutilities.com/corporate/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits-of-working-for-us/
- Pension information: https://www.unitedutilities.com/corporate/careers/pensions/
- UU careers: https://www.unitedutilities.com/corporate/careers/
- Data privacy: https://www.unitedutilities.com/privacy/
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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