Senior Project Manager (Clean Water), Warrington, England, United Kingdom

Senior Project Manager (Clean Water)

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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 - 37.5 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

Are you an experienced project leader with a sharp eye for delivery and a passion for infrastructure that truly matters? We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to take ownership of key programmes across our Water Network- with a specific focus on two of our highest priority areas: the Mains Renewal Programme & Rehabilitation Programme.

These are not just big-ticket items-they’re critical to the future of our network. You’ll play a central role in upgrading and protecting the infrastructure that serves millions of customers every day.

This role is all about managing this complex, multi-layered project from end to end. You’ll lead planning, governance, risk and change management while keeping a firm grip on time, cost and quality targets. You’ll work across-functionally, influence multiple stakeholders, and ensure that each phase of delivery is primed for long-term success.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Lead the planning, management and successful delivery of Water Network projects in line with established governance frameworks, ensuring high standards across time, cost and quality.
Oversee a portfolio of projects, including high-priority programmes such as the Mains Renewal & Rehabilitation schemes, ensuring alignment with business goals and service standards.
Define project scope and objectives, develop robust delivery plans and lead teams to achieve agreed outcomes.
Maintain clear oversight of milestones, interdependencies and risks-proactively communicating progress and addressing issues to avoid delays or missed targets.
Take full ownership of project plans, including managing scope, change and risk to ensure successful delivery against agreed success criteria and financial expectations (LBE)
Prepare compelling business cases and regular progress reports for key stakeholders and project sponsors, ensuring transparent and accountability.
Provide inclusive and effective matrix management across multiple teams, supporting collaboration, clarity and high performance.

Technical Skills & Experience

Sound knowledge of clean water operations, ideally with direct experience in delivering projects.
Can clearly demonstrate hands-on experience managing or supporting projects across the clean water network, with a good understand of operational challenges and service priorities.
Brings practical experience or formal knowledge of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2 and/or familiarity with working within AMP frameworks.
Proven experience of leading people within project teams, with the ability to motivate, influence, and coordinate cross-functional colleagues to deliver shared objectives.
Have a track record of delivering against time, cost and quality measures-and can evidence how you’ve handled risk, change and stakeholder expectations.
Demonstrate experience working with MS project packages such as Netbase, SAP, CRMs and similar project/asset management tools.

A full UK driving license is required, as travel to sites across the region forms part of this 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.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time